Aolain
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07-28-10 04:03 PM - Post#115420
So, who will gain the GOP nomination (or at least be a serious contender during the primaries) for president in 2012?
Mitt Romney?
Jeb Bush?
Jendal (sp?)
Palin?
Michele Bachmann?
Rick Perry?
Somebody else?
Further,
1) what would be the "best" ticket (pres. and VP) to actually win the White House?
2) what would be the most interesting to watch?
3) What potential ticket would be a disaster?
Edited by Aolain on 07-28-10 04:05 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Al C
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07-28-10 04:13 PM - Post#115422
In response to Aolain
Jeb Bush isn't running. Said so today. Romney? I hope not. Perry??!!!! I pray not!
Way too early to tell. Probably someone not on your list.
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pup
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07-28-10 04:17 PM - Post#115423
In response to Al C
Paul Ryan
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Aolain
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07-28-10 04:21 PM - Post#115424
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pup:
Do you think Ryan would have have a chance in the general election?
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pup
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07-28-10 04:33 PM - Post#115427
In response to Aolain
How many were giving Obama a real chance at this time in 06?
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pup
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07-28-10 04:35 PM - Post#115428
In response to pup
Mitt reminds people of the guy that laid them off.
Jeb is Jeb. The Bush Stigma is too fresh.
Palin is a fundraiser and crowd warmer.
Perry is an idiot.
Jendal....maybe....has a chance
I'd put Ryan right up there with those guys.
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Aolain
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07-28-10 04:45 PM - Post#115429
In response to pup
LOL.. in 06 I doubt anyone thought of Obama as a serious candidate.
Perry may be an idiot, but he is a tireless campaigner...he knows how to craft his message to the group being addressed. I would think he would have a shot at the nomination.
A Perry-Jendal ticket?
A Perry-Palin ticket?
A Palin-Bachman ticket? (this one would be interesting to watch).
Who are some other unknowns out there within the GOP?
Edited by Aolain on 07-28-10 04:46 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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pup
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07-28-10 04:51 PM - Post#115430
In response to Aolain
I give Perry about 1 chance in a trillion.
Obama is more likely to say he was born in Kenya that Perry to get the nomination.
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MissingChico
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07-28-10 07:23 PM - Post#115438
In response to pup
God let it please be Palin.
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Maurice
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07-28-10 07:30 PM - Post#115442
In response to MissingChico
Yes, if it was Palin, that would be the only glimmer Obama would have of winning re-election. She's good for the Republicans as being a crowd favorite but she won't be the nominee. I'd just like to see a serious third party candidate come into play and shock both parties.
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Jimi Ray Clapton
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07-28-10 09:16 PM - Post#115451
In response to Maurice
I think pup is on to something with Paul Jr. Or Romney w/Palin. If Obama could get elected it keeps any of these long shots from seeming far fetched.
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StacyLynn624
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07-28-10 09:21 PM - Post#115453
In response to Jimi Ray Clapton
I like Eric Cantor. Maybe not for 2012, but he'll run one day, and he'll win.
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vm7mm
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07-28-10 09:34 PM - Post#115454
In response to Aolain
So, who will gain the GOP nomination (or at least be a serious contender during the primaries) for president in 2012?
Mitt Romney?
Jeb Bush?
Jendal (sp?)
Palin?
Michele Bachmann?
Rick Perry?
Somebody else?
Further,
1) what would be the "best" ticket (pres. and VP) to actually win the White House?
2) what would be the most interesting to watch?
3) What potential ticket would be a disaster?
To bad Pat Paulsen passed away.
Edited by vm7mm on 07-28-10 09:35 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Aolain
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07-28-10 10:24 PM - Post#115458
In response to vm7mm
Ouch! I remember when Pat Paulson ran! Yikes!
I think a "Palin" ticket could easily win the GOP nomination. The base loves her. the "Old Guard" might resist, but in the end, it will be up to the common GOP primary voter to decide.
I think there might be some problems winning the general election. Still, I think if the cards fell right, she could be the next president.
Edited by Aolain on 07-28-10 10:25 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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nomoon
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07-28-10 10:26 PM - Post#115459
In response to Aolain
Pawlenty?
Pence?
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Aolain
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07-28-10 10:36 PM - Post#115460
In response to nomoon
Pawlenty! Interesting...
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JasonKA
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07-29-10 06:47 AM - Post#115463
In response to Aolain
I agree with Maurice. Palin will not even be considered.
I like Pawlenty and Jendal, but don't know if it's their time.
It's going to be difficult to find the one who has that "it" factor to win.
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Clark
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08-18-10 11:01 AM - Post#116809
In response to JasonKA
I've been away from the forums fort quite a while, but something here kind of stood out to me. No one mentioned Newt Gingrich. Is he no longer a force in the GOP? I agree with him seldom, but tend to think he is very intelligent and when he says something I have confidence he really believes it.
Personally, I'd like to see a ticket of Palin/Perry. Can't think of anything that would be more of a guarantee for the Democrats (Obama, or just about anyone) to remain in the White House.
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08-18-10 12:09 PM - Post#116818
In response to Clark
I AM/WAS "the base" and I despise Romney, and Perry. I don't despise Palin but I don't think she can get elected and neither can Jeb Bush.
Gingrich/Jendal might work!
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Aolain
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08-18-10 12:27 PM - Post#116821
In response to Clark
Palin/Perry?
heheheh. The Democratic Party's dream ticket.
Funny thing though, in politics anything is possible, I think if the cards fell right, Palin could be elected.
Think about it. The republican base will vote for whomever the party puts up. The Tea Party will certainly not rally around a Dem, and Palin is the darling of the Tea Party.
Further, the Republican base and the members of the Tea Party are motivated and energized. They are sure to come out en mass if circumstances are right.
Anything can happen politically, so a Palin/Perry ticket could, under certain circumstances, win.
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civicminded
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08-18-10 02:37 PM - Post#116835
In response to Aolain
LOL.. in 06 I doubt anyone thought of Obama as a serious candidate.
Perry may be an idiot, but he is a tireless campaigner...he knows how to craft his message to the group being addressed. I would think he would have a shot at the nomination.
A Perry-Jendal ticket?
A Perry-Palin ticket?
A Palin-Bachman ticket? (this one would be interesting to watch).
Who are some other unknowns out there within the GOP?
Not sure who Bachman is, but neither did I know of an Obama until he ran for President. But it's all in fun anyway since it's impossible to see the climate at time of Election....Palin will be fine with me, though she may not be able to get elected. Only met Perry once, but he can probably perform as a Prez...and Jindal is certainly emerging as a credible figure. Guess we'll have to keep watchin' the chess game of politics.
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bsnelson
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08-18-10 02:48 PM - Post#116840
In response to civicminded
Scott Brown FTW! The one Republican I would vote for, since he's a fiscal conservative but has shown to be moderate-to-left-leaning socially, which is exactly what I want in a president. No other Republican candidate that's getting or has gotten airtime to date is an option for me.
Brad
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nomoon
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08-18-10 02:54 PM - Post#116841
In response to bsnelson
How about Gore-Biden 2010?
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bsnelson
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08-18-10 04:19 PM - Post#116851
In response to nomoon
How about Gore-Biden 2010?
I think Gore's political capital is gone, and Biden is emptying his wallet pretty quickly. I think Clinton-(some old white dude) has a better chance than Gore-Biden.
Brad
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