The GOP had a golden chance here but their primary season has been a huge circus and their candidates are all deeply flawed. I would be shocked if Romney's nomination doesn't spur a major Independent candidate from the right. Obama's supporters will come out and vote for him; there are those who are less than thrilled with him, sure -- but folks forget, that was true last time too. There was plenty of grudging support for Obama, especially from Hillary Clinton supporters. When you look at the map from state to state, it's very hard to envision Obama losing.

Time will tell. But I think the GOP blew their chance by not coming up with a decent candidate.

Who has obama totally pleased where they'd come out in force for him?

evnironmentalists? no
hispanics? no
blacks? no
unions? partially

Who has really benefitted from Obama being president? Rob, Red, Nut, care to respond?

(01-18-2012 08:20 PM)smn1256 Wrote:  Who has obama totally pleased where they'd come out in force for him?

evnironmentalists? no
hispanics? no
blacks? no
unions? partially

Who has really benefitted from Obama being president? Rob, Red, Nut, care to respond?

Who has Mitt Romney pleased?

Folks who hate Obama now hated him 4 years ago too. Are some who voted for him before disillusioned enough not to vote for him now? Sure. But who are they going to turn to? The campaign season hasn't even started yet. Wait until the GOP is on the defensive for their commitment to nothing but obstruction. Wait until Romney is the sole focus and his brazen flip-flops are debated endlessly. The economy is improving. Obama's supporters will be there. If you think liberals are so dispirited that they aren't going to come out and vote, or they will vote for Romney, be prepared for disappointment.

(01-18-2012 08:32 PM)wvucrazed Wrote:  

(01-18-2012 08:20 PM)smn1256 Wrote:  Who has obama totally pleased where they'd come out in force for him?

evnironmentalists? no
hispanics? no
blacks? no
unions? partially

Who has really benefitted from Obama being president? Rob, Red, Nut, care to respond?

Who has Mitt Romney pleased?

Folks who hate Obama now hated him 4 years ago too. Are some who voted for him before disillusioned enough not to vote for him now? Sure. But who are they going to turn to? The campaign season hasn't even started yet. Wait until the GOP is on the defensive for their commitment to nothing but obstruction. Wait until Romney is the sole focus and his brazen flip-flops are debated endlessly. The economy is improving. Obama's supporters will be there. If you think liberals are so dispirited that they aren't going to come out and vote, or they will vote for Romney, be prepared for disappointment.

He ain't Obama. That's enough for me. Baby steps my friend, baby steps.