President Obama does look vulnerable in the next election. The economy is recovering very slowly. If the Republicans can nominate a competent attractive candidate they have a chance.
Liberals and Conservatives should remember that we moderates are the deciders. About 40% of the electorate always vote Republican and 40% always vote Democrat. We middle of the road 20% decide elections. And right now we are not impressed with either side. Can't we do better?
Conservatives chortle at the thought of beating President Obama, but then you start looking at the Republican Candidates. Pretty grim.
Huckabee ? Took himself out, good idea.
Palin ? Please. An attractive speaker, not ready for prime time.
Newt? Oh, my. Nevah Happen, GI. Smart guy, lots of negatives.
Ron Paul? Way too conservative.
Trump? The little flash he had shows how dissatisfied the party is.
Pawlenty? Mitch Daniels? Might be OK, but challenged on the charisma end.
Paul Ryan is a very bright attractive guy. Too inexperienced I think, and will get crucified for his budget leadership.
Too bad the Terminator was not born in this country. Maybe Republicans could forge a birth certificate. But his latest scandal would be tough to overcome.
I think Mit Romney would probably have the best chance to wind moderates away from President Obama. But the Republicans seem to think he is too liberal.
Interesting how this cast makes John McCain look good.
Conventional wisdom has it that the Bush brand was demolished. But Jeb Bush looks better to me then most of the candidates.
We may get someone coming out of left field, the way Obama and Carter did. Someone who is not on the radar screen, since no one looks all that good.
Right now, it looks to me that Obama will win unless the economy is very bad, and if the Republicans can find a competent candidate. Of course it is a long way till the election - and lots of things can happen. It will be fun to watch and listen to the angst of the conservatives. And lets hope they can nominate a real leader.
Liberals and Conservatives should remember that we moderates are the deciders. About 40% of the electorate always vote Republican and 40% always vote Democrat. We middle of the road 20% decide elections. And right now we are not impressed with either side. Can't we do better?
Conservatives chortle at the thought of beating President Obama, but then you start looking at the Republican Candidates. Pretty grim.
Huckabee ? Took himself out, good idea.
Palin ? Please. An attractive speaker, not ready for prime time.
Newt? Oh, my. Nevah Happen, GI. Smart guy, lots of negatives.
Ron Paul? Way too conservative.
Trump? The little flash he had shows how dissatisfied the party is.
Pawlenty? Mitch Daniels? Might be OK, but challenged on the charisma end.
Paul Ryan is a very bright attractive guy. Too inexperienced I think, and will get crucified for his budget leadership.
Too bad the Terminator was not born in this country. Maybe Republicans could forge a birth certificate. But his latest scandal would be tough to overcome.
I think Mit Romney would probably have the best chance to wind moderates away from President Obama. But the Republicans seem to think he is too liberal.
Interesting how this cast makes John McCain look good.
Conventional wisdom has it that the Bush brand was demolished. But Jeb Bush looks better to me then most of the candidates.
We may get someone coming out of left field, the way Obama and Carter did. Someone who is not on the radar screen, since no one looks all that good.
Right now, it looks to me that Obama will win unless the economy is very bad, and if the Republicans can find a competent candidate. Of course it is a long way till the election - and lots of things can happen. It will be fun to watch and listen to the angst of the conservatives. And lets hope they can nominate a real leader.
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