He did not seem to REGISTER WITH those looking for...

[nyota]

"In the end, Mr Huntsman did not seem to register, crazy or otherwise, with those Republicans looking for an alternative to Mr Romney or a winner against Mr Obama."
(an excerpt from a newspaper)

Does 'register with' mean something like 'align with' or 'convince' here?

 

[billmcd]

"In the end, Mr Huntsman did not seem to register, crazy or otherwise, with those Republicans looking for an alternative to Mr Romney or a winner against Mr Obama."
(an excerpt from a newspaper)

Does 'register with' mean something like 'align with' or 'convince' here? Yes, or impress.

b.

 

[SoothingDave]

I wouldn't even say he didn't make an "impression," more like "failed to be noticed at all."