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I was thinking no, and here's my rationale: beetnemesis Send a noteboard - 14/03/2012 03:41:21 PM
(Let me know if you see holes in this theory)


So, Obama won the last election (obviously). He had a lot of different themes and points in his campaign, ("Change," "Yes We Can!" "Everything Bush Has Done is Terrible," etc.) and he won both the electoral and popular vote. So, in order for the GOP to win, they'll have to be able to steal away at least some people who once voted for Obama.

None of the GOP candidates seem like they'd be able to do that. What can they offer to former Obama supporters?

The people who voted for Obama in 2008(and that's who the GOP has to convince in order to win) generally criticize him for being TOO moderate, not liberal ENOUGH. There are plenty of reasons for Obama supporters to turn on him, but I can't think of any that would make one say "I wish Obama would do this, but he won't, but Romney/Gingrich/Santorum WILL"

Is there? I can't picture a Republican president issuing stronger whistleblower protection, for instance, or closing Guantanamo. What could a GOP candidate offer former Obama supporters?
I amuse myself.
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can *any* republican pose a challenge to obama in november? moondog - 14/03/2012 04:06:59 AM 1537 Views
Yes, absolutely..... Anonymous2000 - 14/03/2012 04:12:30 AM 1003 Views
"anybody but obama" is not a winning strategy moondog - 14/03/2012 02:28:23 PM 954 Views
It can definitely work.....don't compare 2012 to 2004. Anonymous2000 - 14/03/2012 02:44:39 PM 826 Views
this is why it will be 2004 all over again if romney is nominated moondog - 16/03/2012 02:22:26 PM 896 Views
It sure as Hell is, as long as the candidate is moderate Tom - 14/03/2012 03:04:10 PM 1096 Views
Did you vote for Obama in 2008? beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 03:47:55 PM 818 Views
Yes I did. If Romney is the candidate, I will vote Romney this year. *NM* Tom - 14/03/2012 08:39:41 PM 507 Views
Second me on that. *NM* everynametaken - 15/03/2012 09:25:39 PM 436 Views
Strongly qualifying your statement really weakens the "anyone". *NM* TaskmasterJack - 14/03/2012 10:14:45 PM 513 Views
The statement "anyone but Obama" can be a rallying cry, but only for the right candidates. Tom - 16/03/2012 01:47:48 AM 1004 Views
somehow i don't see romney having much credibility versus obama moondog - 16/03/2012 02:16:32 PM 900 Views
Spoken like a true Obama partisan Tom - 16/03/2012 04:18:21 PM 877 Views
actually, i did not vote for obama in 2008 and i won't this time either moondog - 17/03/2012 01:02:09 PM 945 Views
It's actually not about credibility. TaskmasterJack - 16/03/2012 09:57:41 PM 932 Views
Re: It's actually not about credibility. moondog - 17/03/2012 01:10:52 PM 1298 Views
I love that "Gas Costs More!" is the current rallying cry. TaskmasterJack - 14/03/2012 10:13:04 PM 902 Views
Sure, if Israel hits Iran and Obama looks weak. Tom - 14/03/2012 04:56:23 AM 1018 Views
i think iran/israel is probably the biggest issue at the moment moondog - 14/03/2012 02:25:29 PM 998 Views
I would put serious money on an Israeli attack before the election. Tom - 14/03/2012 02:56:55 PM 1007 Views
"if netanyahu is smart" is a hell of a qualifier moondog - 16/03/2012 02:28:55 PM 953 Views
FL and/or OH and VA. Joel - 14/03/2012 04:55:04 PM 1100 Views
Yes, Romney. Joel - 14/03/2012 10:59:26 AM 1007 Views
I know that I would consider voting for Romney LadyLorraine - 14/03/2012 01:05:47 PM 970 Views
If you will pardon an impertinent question: Why? Joel - 14/03/2012 03:26:01 PM 948 Views
Because Obama is a complete and utter failure..... Anonymous2000 - 14/03/2012 03:44:14 PM 885 Views
Again, I get Republicans voting Anybody but Obama, but not how anyone can be comfortable w/ Romney. Joel - 14/03/2012 04:06:14 PM 1019 Views
Pre-convention only the incumbents favorability ratings matter much Isaac - 14/03/2012 01:19:04 PM 999 Views
obama is not popular, but at least he has the ability to organize a national campaign moondog - 14/03/2012 02:18:04 PM 974 Views
No, the democratic party does, so does the GOP Isaac - 14/03/2012 03:16:31 PM 1010 Views
That's true- despite how divisive the primaries seem, the GOP will unite behind the winner beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 03:44:16 PM 1005 Views
Re: That's true- despite how divisive the primaries seem, the GOP will unite behind the winner Isaac - 14/03/2012 03:59:25 PM 952 Views
Actually, my experience has been a lot of libs mean it when they say they will not for anyone. Joel - 14/03/2012 04:19:46 PM 817 Views
I don't want to grossly over-generalize but there are distinct trends to party demographics Isaac - 14/03/2012 06:04:09 PM 1075 Views
Hah beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 07:08:41 PM 970 Views
By the way, did we ever find out wtf William Smith is? Joel - 14/03/2012 04:33:26 PM 989 Views
Just some dude, it matters about as much as Alvin Greene Isaac - 14/03/2012 05:59:19 PM 958 Views
The answer to the question is yes. *NM* Roland00 - 14/03/2012 02:24:51 PM 599 Views
I was thinking no, and here's my rationale: beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 03:41:21 PM 911 Views
Romney doesn't have to "steal" people away..... Anonymous2000 - 14/03/2012 03:48:00 PM 914 Views
Isn't that a pretty tenuous strategy? beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 04:49:42 PM 978 Views
Much as it pains me to agree with trzaska, he is absolutely right in this case. Joel - 14/03/2012 04:21:43 PM 1117 Views
Anonymous2000 - 14/03/2012 04:37:26 PM 825 Views
I need a shower.... Joel - 14/03/2012 05:05:51 PM 1023 Views
Interesting. So you guys are basically saying I'm right, but it might not matter beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 04:53:48 PM 982 Views
Yeah, pretty much, and I would even say that is the trend in all Dem vs. Rep elections. Joel - 14/03/2012 04:59:30 PM 993 Views
Yes and no Isaac - 14/03/2012 06:23:47 PM 1106 Views
Conservative cookies nomz. But I think you missed my main point... beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 07:02:10 PM 952 Views
Conservative cookies nomz. But I think you missed my main point... beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 07:09:24 PM 888 Views
And the cookies are not a lie... at last night's meeting, we had Thin Mints Isaac - 15/03/2012 09:51:30 PM 972 Views
Yeah, I just meant perception beetnemesis - 16/03/2012 02:39:30 AM 963 Views
Re: Yeah, I just meant perception Isaac - 16/03/2012 03:32:07 AM 916 Views
Maybe I am beetnemesis - 16/03/2012 11:57:04 PM 931 Views
I'm not sure "hole" is really the word for it... Legolas - 15/03/2012 10:46:58 PM 902 Views
One day Republicans and internet trolls alike will learn not to say weird shit to people like me. Dan - 15/03/2012 12:30:17 AM 1110 Views
This is quite a good post and I can offer further evidence Urza - 15/03/2012 12:37:13 AM 898 Views
I like this post. TaskmasterJack - 15/03/2012 08:40:07 PM 917 Views
I don't mean to disrespect your seal, but it looks more like a cat. *NM* Nate - 15/03/2012 08:52:26 PM 389 Views
This made me laugh way more than it should have *NM* beetnemesis - 15/03/2012 09:07:08 PM 422 Views
me too *NM* LadyLorraine - 15/03/2012 11:58:52 PM 399 Views
You've obviously never heard of a kitten seal, Mr. I-Write-An-Animal-Blog. *NM* TaskmasterJack - 15/03/2012 09:38:47 PM 517 Views
Maybe it's a leopard seal. That someone put a cat-ear band on. *NM* Nate - 15/03/2012 10:07:46 PM 413 Views
Couple notes Isaac - 15/03/2012 09:29:23 PM 909 Views
Yeah... TaskmasterJack - 15/03/2012 09:49:14 PM 892 Views
I like that logo better Isaac - 15/03/2012 09:57:39 PM 814 Views
Depends on the state of the economy wadsy - 15/03/2012 08:52:32 PM 937 Views
Does it matter if they do? At this point, does it matter who is president? Probably not. callandor1000 - 16/03/2012 02:11:45 AM 1043 Views
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