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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 1390 Views
Yes, absolutely..... Anonymous2000 - 14/03/2012 04:12:30 AM 831 Views
"anybody but obama" is not a winning strategy moondog - 14/03/2012 02:28:23 PM 803 Views
It can definitely work.....don't compare 2012 to 2004. Anonymous2000 - 14/03/2012 02:44:39 PM 680 Views
this is why it will be 2004 all over again if romney is nominated moondog - 16/03/2012 02:22:26 PM 728 Views
It sure as Hell is, as long as the candidate is moderate Tom - 14/03/2012 03:04:10 PM 929 Views
Did you vote for Obama in 2008? beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 03:47:55 PM 671 Views
Yes I did. If Romney is the candidate, I will vote Romney this year. *NM* Tom - 14/03/2012 08:39:41 PM 424 Views
Second me on that. *NM* everynametaken - 15/03/2012 09:25:39 PM 348 Views
Strongly qualifying your statement really weakens the "anyone". *NM* TaskmasterJack - 14/03/2012 10:14:45 PM 425 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 835 Views
somehow i don't see romney having much credibility versus obama moondog - 16/03/2012 02:16:32 PM 725 Views
Spoken like a true Obama partisan Tom - 16/03/2012 04:18:21 PM 724 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 782 Views
It's actually not about credibility. TaskmasterJack - 16/03/2012 09:57:41 PM 788 Views
Re: It's actually not about credibility. moondog - 17/03/2012 01:10:52 PM 1114 Views
I love that "Gas Costs More!" is the current rallying cry. TaskmasterJack - 14/03/2012 10:13:04 PM 745 Views
Sure, if Israel hits Iran and Obama looks weak. Tom - 14/03/2012 04:56:23 AM 844 Views
i think iran/israel is probably the biggest issue at the moment moondog - 14/03/2012 02:25:29 PM 839 Views
I would put serious money on an Israeli attack before the election. Tom - 14/03/2012 02:56:55 PM 862 Views
"if netanyahu is smart" is a hell of a qualifier moondog - 16/03/2012 02:28:55 PM 790 Views
FL and/or OH and VA. Joel - 14/03/2012 04:55:04 PM 950 Views
Yes, Romney. Joel - 14/03/2012 10:59:26 AM 843 Views
I know that I would consider voting for Romney LadyLorraine - 14/03/2012 01:05:47 PM 812 Views
If you will pardon an impertinent question: Why? Joel - 14/03/2012 03:26:01 PM 787 Views
Because Obama is a complete and utter failure..... Anonymous2000 - 14/03/2012 03:44:14 PM 733 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 860 Views
Pre-convention only the incumbents favorability ratings matter much Isaac - 14/03/2012 01:19:04 PM 828 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 814 Views
No, the democratic party does, so does the GOP Isaac - 14/03/2012 03:16:31 PM 852 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 855 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 802 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 666 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 894 Views
Hah beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 07:08:41 PM 822 Views
By the way, did we ever find out wtf William Smith is? Joel - 14/03/2012 04:33:26 PM 853 Views
Just some dude, it matters about as much as Alvin Greene Isaac - 14/03/2012 05:59:19 PM 792 Views
The answer to the question is yes. *NM* Roland00 - 14/03/2012 02:24:51 PM 513 Views
I was thinking no, and here's my rationale: beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 03:41:21 PM 752 Views
Romney doesn't have to "steal" people away..... Anonymous2000 - 14/03/2012 03:48:00 PM 755 Views
Isn't that a pretty tenuous strategy? beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 04:49:42 PM 799 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 967 Views
Anonymous2000 - 14/03/2012 04:37:26 PM 678 Views
I need a shower.... Joel - 14/03/2012 05:05:51 PM 890 Views
Interesting. So you guys are basically saying I'm right, but it might not matter beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 04:53:48 PM 838 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 845 Views
Yes and no Isaac - 14/03/2012 06:23:47 PM 955 Views
Conservative cookies nomz. But I think you missed my main point... beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 07:02:10 PM 797 Views
Conservative cookies nomz. But I think you missed my main point... beetnemesis - 14/03/2012 07:09:24 PM 728 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 831 Views
Yeah, I just meant perception beetnemesis - 16/03/2012 02:39:30 AM 824 Views
Re: Yeah, I just meant perception Isaac - 16/03/2012 03:32:07 AM 753 Views
Maybe I am beetnemesis - 16/03/2012 11:57:04 PM 766 Views
I'm not sure "hole" is really the word for it... Legolas - 15/03/2012 10:46:58 PM 743 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 931 Views
This is quite a good post and I can offer further evidence Urza - 15/03/2012 12:37:13 AM 749 Views
I like this post. TaskmasterJack - 15/03/2012 08:40:07 PM 768 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 308 Views
This made me laugh way more than it should have *NM* beetnemesis - 15/03/2012 09:07:08 PM 339 Views
me too *NM* LadyLorraine - 15/03/2012 11:58:52 PM 318 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 424 Views
Maybe it's a leopard seal. That someone put a cat-ear band on. *NM* Nate - 15/03/2012 10:07:46 PM 327 Views
Couple notes Isaac - 15/03/2012 09:29:23 PM 737 Views
Yeah... TaskmasterJack - 15/03/2012 09:49:14 PM 747 Views
I like that logo better Isaac - 15/03/2012 09:57:39 PM 682 Views
Depends on the state of the economy wadsy - 15/03/2012 08:52:32 PM 782 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 881 Views
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