It's Convention Time!

[MJAlltheWay24]

I also want to ask, and I'm a bit of a political campaigning pessimist I think...but how many non-Republicans do you think were really watching last night anyway? Heck, only reason I watched for is because my roommate is very active with the Republican party and woudln't let me watch Sons of Anarchy on his Netflix unless we watched it. If I was independent or undecided, I don't think I would have thought twice about it last night. I feel like those people are won over during the debates and closer to the election.

 

Just my thought.

[Habib]

I also want to ask, and I'm a bit of a political campaigning pessimist I think...but how many non-Republicans do you think were really watching last night anyway? Heck, only reason I watched for is because my roommate is very active with the Republican party and woudln't let me watch Sons of Anarchy on his Netflix unless we watched it. If I was independent or undecided, I don't think I would have thought twice about it last night. I feel like those people are won over during the debates and closer to the election.

 

Just my thought.

 

Probably more than you think. These are still perceived as Big Deals and are broadcast across the board in primetime. People will tune in, even if randomly. Not to mention they dominate the news for their respective weeks. I'm sure not many people are eager to watch them or would even go out of their way to watch them, but there's a fairly significant number of people who are going to consume them in some way. You also have to keep in mind that most Americans are more likely to be casual observers of politics than hardcore partisans, and things like this are where they pick up a big chunk of their information.

[Randy Parker]

Should Gov Romney lose , Ryan and Christie will be the early leaders in the clubhouse for 2016.

 

2016 will be Jeb Bush or Chris Christie. Maybe Rubio will be in the mix too.

 

I think Ryan loses some appeal if the ticket loses here in 2012.

[75center]

Probably more than you think. These are still perceived as Big Deals and are broadcast across the board in primetime. People will tune in, even if randomly. Not to mention they dominate the news for their respective weeks. I'm sure not many people are eager to watch them or would even go out of their way to watch them, but there's a fairly significant number of people who are going to consume them in some way. You also have to keep in mind that most Americans are more likely to be casual observers of politics than hardcore partisans, and things like this are where they pick up a big chunk of their information.

 

That surprises me as I also was under the impression that not many non party members would be watching. It's a shame that this is where they pick up a lot of their information because not a lot of information is being passed along. It's an orchestrated play with everyone playing their parts.

[Know It All]

Rand's speech moved to 7:30 EST.

[Michael Corleone]

That surprises me as I also was under the impression that not many non party members would be watching. It's a shame that this is where they pick up a lot of their information because not a lot of information is being passed along. It's an orchestrated play with everyone playing their parts.

 

To me it's like a giganic pep rally. Which is why I think Christy's speech was brilliant.

[marvel]

2016 will be Jeb Bush or Chris Christie. Maybe Rubio will be in the mix too.

 

I think Ryan loses some appeal if the ticket loses here in 2012.

 

I think you're forgetting Rand Paul.

[Know It All]

I think you're forgetting Rand Paul.

 

Haven't you figured it out yet? The Pauls rarely get credit on this forum..They're cRaZy!!!

[Randy Parker]

I think you're forgetting Rand Paul.

 

I just don't believe he has a chance.

[marvel]

I just don't believe he has a chance.

 

Time will tell.

[Clyde]

Interesting to hear Sen McCain rail against defense cuts that Rep Ryan voted for.

[BigGreenHorse]

Doesn't matter Biden Or Clinton win also in 2016:ylsuper:

[jvdfc]

Doesn't matter Biden Or Clinton win also in 2016:ylsuper:

 

Not a snowballs chance in ......

[Lawnboy13]

Doesn't matter Biden Or Clinton win also in 2016:ylsuper:

 

If he would become POTUS, I'll campaign for you to be Cincinnati Reds statistician.

[spindoc]

Doesn't matter Biden Or Clinton win also in 2016:ylsuper:

To borrow from my friend Corleone, Obama was brilliant to choose Biden. He was the worst possible choice for VP. No one would take out the president when the next in charge was that flat out ignorant. Brilliant by Obama.