JadeGold sagely breaks it down for you.
The reason isn't because he's done such a wonderful job; it's that the competition is so inept. Frankly, with the economy in the doldrums, a halfway decent challenger would have little problem taking the presidency in 2012. There's the rub.
Let's look at the competition.
Jon Huntsman. Perhaps the sanest, most competent of the GOP field. That's the problem and the reason Huntsman fails to poll above 1% in most GOP polls. Today's GOP can't say things like climate change is a reality or that people ought not boo gay veterans. Gotta feel badly for Huntsman. Plus, he has the Mormon problem--but more on that later.
Michelle Bachmann. Batshit crazy. GOPers like her but understand she's crazy and prone to say things that even batshit crazy GOPers regard as batshit crazy. Her staff is abandoning ship and her fundraising is next to nothing.
Newt Gingrich. In it for the money. His staff realized 6 months ago, Newt was more interested in peddling books and tapes than running for Prez. That's why his staff is non-existent.
Ron Paul. No money. No staff. No hope. Biggest hope is an invite to next GOP debate.
Rick Santorum. Probably couldn't get votes from own family. When your sole issue is about crucifying gays..well, maybe he's hoping for a Fox gig. No money. No staff. No hope.
Herman Cain. In it for the money. Spends more time hawking book than campaigning. No fundraising operation. Recent success in GOP polls relies on bad-mouthing blacks; GOPers love when their "new black friend" talks smack about black people. But not enough to send their "new black friend" money or give him their vote. Regardless, Cain isn't in this to win. He wants a big radio or TV gig.
Rick Perry. Says batshit crazy stuff, has a hunting ground named "Niggerhead" and likes killing people. The perfect GOP candidate. Great fundraising operation. Couldn't outdebate most marsupials.
Willard "Mitt" Romney. Apparently will say anything to get elected. It won't work. Fundraising declining. Invented Obamacare and now runs against it. On most issues has held both positions. GOPers really don't like Mittens. Additionally, he's Mormon which really turns off the religious right which regards Mormons in the same light as Islam.
Good breakdown. I agree he can't possibly lose.
ReplyDeleteWell, that pretty well summarizes it.
ReplyDeleteOh, wait, what about Sarah Palin! Oh, yeah, she dropped out. Batshit crazy, even for batshit crazy people.
Too bad McCain went nuts and jumped the fence from the moderate to extremist side. He might otherwise have stood a chance this election (well, except that he's really, really old).
"Too bad McCain went nuts and jumped the fence from the moderate to extremist side."
ReplyDeleteHe's never been interested in anyone's situation except his own.
Wonder how long it will be before we start seeing Mittunswillard labelled a "Morslim". Oh, wait, maybe it just happened;)!
I would like to believe this post, but Dubious Bush managed to get two terms as president.
ReplyDeleteNevermind, he probably wasn't popularly elected the first go round.
The US system is not democratic and is geared for who has the most money. That's the main reason for campaigns going on as long as they do--one needs big bucks to compete.
Any attempt to level the playing field will be met with serious resistance. After all, corporations are not "persons" for election purposes.
Here's the difference re Bush Jr: First, Bush had no serious competitors from his own party. Libby Dole? Gary Bauer? Steve Forbes? Herman Cain?
ReplyDeleteMcCain was the only credible challenger.
Second, Bush Jr. had the religious right solidly on his side. In fact, McCain lost the religious right when he criticized Falwell, Robertson and Bob Jones Univ.
Third, Bush had access to virtually all GOP moneymen.
Fourth, Bush wound up losing anyway to Al Gore and it took probably one of the more silly SC rulings to give Bush Jr. the election.
"I would like to believe this post, but Dubious Bush managed to get two terms as president."
ReplyDeleteThat is as good as argument as any that Obama will be reelected. People will vote for the devil they know over the devil they don't most times. Despite an at best mediocre Presidency so far, Obama is pretty much on the fast track to a second term.
Yeah, JadeGold, but how do you explain the second term?
ReplyDeleteI concede that Dubious didn't win the first election.