Romney

[Surfah]

That Wash. Po. story about Romney is lol funny.

On a sidenote, I agree with the GOP Senator who says we need a new candidate if Romney can't win the Michigan primary. I'm not sure if any of the A list choices will even want to get in this late unless some damaging economic news starts coming out.

I have heard this from lots of people. But what candidate not in the race could beat Obama? There is nobody IMO.

[scottie]

Are we headed for a brokered convention? It is looking more and more likely. Crazy.

Sarah Palin: I'd ‘help’ with brokered convention

[Omaha 680]

Sarah Palin: I'd ‘help’ with brokered convention

I'm sure you would, Sarah.

[Omaha 680]

Politically speaking, Obama has been the benficiary of crises and extremely weak opponents with the likely result being two terms. He's a lot like W in that way.

The frustrating thing for me is I don't think Romney is a weak candidate, but his campaign certainly has been.

[TripletDaddy]

I have heard this from lots of people. But what candidate not in the race could beat Obama? There is nobody IMO.

If not for his brothers disastrous and controversial presidency, I think Jeb would have been an interesting candidate in 2012. Right now I think the country still is suffering from W fatigue, which is unfortunate, because Jeb would be an immediate lock in Texas and Florida, as well as very persuasive with Hispanics and Jews nationwide. Ive always liked Jeb and still hope he runs. Maybe in 2016 when it wil be wide open.

[Surfah]

If not for his brothers disastrous and controversial presidency, I think Jeb would have been an interesting candidate in 2012. Right now I think the country still is suffering from W fatigue, which is unfortunate, because Jeb would be an immediate lock in Texas and Florida, as well as very persuasive with Hispanics and Jews nationwide. Ive always liked Jeb and still hope he runs. Maybe in 2016 when it wil be wide open.

Right. In my head I was making a list of guys out there. Bush? Too close. Rubio? Too young. Palin? Too stupid. Christie? Too fat. Pawlenty? Too weak.

I think Bush needs another 4 years distance between he and his bro before anyone takes him seriously.

[Jacob]

Are we headed for a brokered convention? It is looking more and more likely. Crazy.

Doesn't Mitt have about the same number of delegates that McCain had 4 years ago? Only 5 states have committed delegates so far. We are a long, long way from a brokered convention.

If not for his brothers disastrous and controversial presidency, I think Jeb would have been an interesting candidate in 2012. Right now I think the country still is suffering from W fatigue, which is unfortunate, because Jeb would be an immediate lock in Texas and Florida, as well as very persuasive with Hispanics and Jews nationwide. Ive always liked Jeb and still hope he runs. Maybe in 2016 when it wil be wide open.

What is so great about Jeb? I've never known. I know that he would be a pro-amnesty type of guy, so he's vulnerable on that issue in the republican primary.
His stances as cited here: http://www.issues2000.org/Jeb_Bush.htm don't elicit much excitement. As he's never served in the federal government, they don't list his stances on national issues, but where they do, he's not very conservative i.e. immigration, school, federal spending. That's fairly typical for a governor. But, as irrational as the decision may be, I don't ever see myself for another Bush.

[Color Me Badd Fan]

I have heard this from lots of people. But what candidate not in the race could beat Obama? There is nobody IMO.

Jeb could beat Obama if the economy remains stagnant. Of course Romney could beat him too, but the economic news would have to be even worse than it would with Jeb. Jeb is waiting until 2016. He's got one shot and he's not going to waste it in 2012.

[Pelado]

Sarah Palin: I'd ‘help’ with brokered convention

It amazes me that there are still people who don't see through her. I'll admit to being intrigued when McCain selected her, but she has since lost most every shred of credibility.

She couldn't make it through a term as governor, she didn't want to run a grueling primary campaign, but "all bets are off" in a brokered convention, where she'd be "willing to offer up [herself] in service to [her] country."

The party better not be stupid enough to put her anywhere near the ticket. Maybe she's still just angling for Gingrich in hopes of getting some cabinet position.

[Surfah]

Jeb could beat Obama if the economy remains stagnant. Of course Romney could beat him too, but the economic news would have to be even worse than it would with Jeb. Jeb is waiting until 2016. He's got one shot and he's not going to waste it in 2012.

I don't think he could beat Obama. But I agree with your last line and I think that applies to just about everyone else that could jump in.

[Portland Ute]

Right. In my head I was making a list of guys out there. Bush? Too close. Rubio? Too young. Palin? Too stupid. Christie? Too fat. Pawlenty? Too weak.

I think Bush needs another 4 years distance between he and his bro before anyone takes him seriously.

I think Bush will always be unelectable.

The name Bush carries far too much baggage and will for the forseeable future.

Of course, I'm not politico, so I am probably wrong.

[Flystripper]

I think Bush will always be unelectable.

The name Bush carries far too much baggage and will for the forseeable future.

Of course, I'm not politico, so I am probably wrong.

I am totally with you. I don't think the Bush name is electable for at least a generation or more (which would be about 5-6 election cycles at a minimum)

[Color Me Badd Fan]

I am totally with you. I don't think the Bush name is electable for at least a generation or more (which would be about 5-6 election cycles at a minimum)

He'll be plenty electable in 2016. Bush 41 was a one term president and his son got elected 8 years later. People are going to hate having another Democrat in the White House in another 4 years. Hell, if unemployment starts ticking up over 9% again I think he could get elected this year. Of course, so could Romney.

And this Bush would have Florida in the bag along with all the states McCain won in 2008. Add in Indiana, North Carolina and Virginia and he'd just about be where he needs to be in electoral votes, I think he'd still need a couple states like Colorado and Nevada.

[Color Me Badd Fan]

It amazes me that there are still people who don't see through her. I'll admit to being intrigued when McCain selected her, but she has since lost most every shred of credibility.

She couldn't make it through a term as governor, she didn't want to run a grueling primary campaign, but "all bets are off" in a brokered convention, where she'd be "willing to offer up [herself] in service to [her] country."

The party better not be stupid enough to put her anywhere near the ticket. Maybe she's still just angling for Gingrich in hopes of getting some cabinet position.

Look at the amount of drama that follows her. She's low class. She's part of the Jerry Springer crowd. Good hell, I can't imagine what people see in her.

[Flystripper]

He'll be plenty electable in 2016. Bush 41 was a one term president and his son got elected 8 years later. People are going to hate having another Democrat in the White House in another 4 years. Hell, if unemployment starts ticking up over 9% again I think he could get elected this year. Of course, so could Romney.

And this Bush would have Florida in the bag along with all the states McCain won in 2008. Add in Indiana, North Carolina and Virginia and he'd just about be where he needs to be in electoral votes, I think he'd still need a couple states like Colorado and Nevada.

Bush senior did not have nearly the stigma of Bush jr by the time he left office the second time around and the hatred has even grown since he has left.