“I want to be a United States senator. I want to be the best United States senator that Florida’s ever had ...I just got elected three months ago ...So how can I be a full-timeLet me add some other names of people who should reject a 2012 run. These are people whose names I see thrown about on Facebook and political blogs:
United States senator if my eye’s already on something else?"
- Gov. Chris Christie (NJ) - too soon in the job. Give him a chance to straighten out New Jersey and he'll be a force in 2016.
- Gov. Scott Walker (WI) - see Chris Christie and swap New Jersey for Wisconsin
- Sen. Rand Paul (KY) - Again, too soon. Give him some time in the job. I want to make sure he's sane first.
- Rep. Ron Paul (TX) - goes without saying.
- Sarah Palin - damaged goods. She can be far more effective in her current role as political analyst and speaker for conservative causes. Could be a kingmaker in 2012.
- Michele Bachmann - Although a favorite of some Tea Partiers there's no sign that she would have any significant national following. I think her 2012 hints are more about gaining visibility for a Senate run than running for president.
- Herman Cain - former pizza company chairman and conservative speaker. No one knows who he is. Needs more time.
- Rep. Allen West - too new in the job.
Republicans shouldn't go after the latest flash-in-the-pan politician. Given them a chance to prove themselves first.
Yes, Democrats went after the latest fad and won, but they had a race card they could play and a media willing to join in the fawning. The GOP won't have any of that. We'll be running against an incumbent president, and although with Obama's record beating him in 2012 should be easy, we just don't seem to have the kind of presidential field we need. However, that's no reason to rush someone into the race before they're ready.
Oh, there is one Democrat who should run against Obama - Hillary Clinton. I firmly believe she could win the nomination though the outcome in the general election is far from certain.
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Spot on.
I agree that these governors are too early in their governorship to run, and senators and representatives don't have the executive experience they need.
I disagree on Sarah. Yes, she's taken a lot of shots, and the lap dog media have savaged her, but she's still standing, drawing enthusiastic crowds and support, and driving the left nuts.
Some I agree with, somewhat.
But.... This kind of thinking does not get you an agent of change. We need change. Proper change.
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