April 14, 201115 yr I didn't really know a whole lot about Gov. Christie until this thread. After watching that clip, I tried to look up a few more things on him...he intrigues me. I like how real he seems. At this point (especially if Christie isn't running) my vote would probably go to Romney...although I'll admit I'm not currently as informed as I should be.
April 14, 201115 yr Why is it that when I think of a pool of politicians, regardless of party affiliation, I also think of pond scum?
April 14, 201115 yr Why is it that when I think of a pool of politicians, regardless of party affiliation, I also think of pond scum? Why do you want to go and insult pond scum?
April 14, 201115 yr That's just the way the process is on both sides. It's not unique to the republicans. McCain was moderate by any measures, in fact much more moderate in his voting history than anything the dems put out that year. He was in a lose lose situation. It didn't matter who the republicans put up in 2008 they were not going to win. I can agree with the Palin selection as not moderate, but outside of that I would have to say that McCain has been very moderate over the years. Do you disagree with that? I would agree with both of you on McCain. He is probably the most moderate Republican nominee in many years. But he brought on Palin to try and appease the radical right and threw the election away. Although 75center is probably right that no Republican had a chance to win that election after 8 years of Bush.
April 15, 201115 yr The fatigue factor is huge. It happened with both Clinton and Bush and it will happen with Obama. He will be strong in 2012 even if the economy stays where it's at. It would take a better candidate than I see at this point to unseat him. If Obama does win then I don't see any way the D's keep it in 2016 no matter who the R's run. This country has too many issues that are going to continue to remain unresolved, leaving the party that holds the presidency in a precarious position. That's why I always have to smile when I hear people talk about their party holding the presidency for 16 years. Isn't going to happen. 12 is rare.
April 30, 201115 yr Gov. Daniels signed a bill today defunding Planned Parenthood. Can we consider that the unofficial announcement he is running?
April 30, 201115 yr Probably, article said the other day that he and Barbour are friends and did not want to run against each other. With Barbour out that certainly seems to leave the door open for him running. Still don't know much about the guy.
May 1, 201115 yr I do not see anyone in the running that is capable of beating President Obama. Only person that has a viable chance, IMO, is Gov. Christie and I doubt he will run.
May 1, 201115 yr I do not see anyone in the running that is capable of beating President Obama. Only person that has a viable chance, IMO, is Gov. Christie and I doubt he will run. :thumb:
May 10, 201115 yr Author Speculation is that Gov Daniels is ready to run but it's upto his wife. Apparently he is concerned with having to deal with the questions that will surely be asked about his problematic marriage. His wife took the 4 kids and went to CA in '93 and married some other guy. She came back a few years later.
May 10, 201115 yr Author Profiles of voters that support various R candidates. http://www.gallup.com/poll/147452/Romney-GOP-Supporters-Tilt-Upscale-Palin-Downscale.aspx
May 10, 201115 yr Profiles of voters that support various R candidates. http://www.gallup.com/poll/147452/Romney-GOP-Supporters-Tilt-Upscale-Palin-Downscale.aspx I would have thought the old people would favor Huckabee instead of Romney. Good info!
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