This is actually for me. You're welcome to follow along, but I'm already feeling like it's getting complicated, so a little tracking might serve us well.
Democrats
Obama
Yup. The great one himself. The destroyer of what decency was ever left in the Democratic party. Unfortunately, I suspect that the Democrats will not be wise enough to put up an alternative candidate. I'm sure they want to, but fear the reprisals for doing so. But that's OK, because the Democrats are showing Wisconsin what democracy looks like.
In future, I'll stick mostly to the Republicans, unless the Democrats do something more outrageous than usual.
Republicans
IN
Cain
Seriously impressive fellow. And he just won the straw poll at the Wisconsin Republican convention. Sorry Mr. Krauthammer, but I think you may be calling it wrong where Mr. Cain is concerned.
Gingrich
Stick a fork in him.
Paul
Flashes of genius wrapped in a desire to alienate as many people as possible.
Romney
RomneyCare! I don't care if it was in Massachusetts, it's still socialism. Don't let the door catch you on the way out please Mr. Romney.
Pawlenty
http://gatewaypundit.rightnetwork.com/2011/05/governor-tim-pawlenty-announces-hes-running-for-president/
Don't tell me he cheers for the Vikings.
OUT
Trump
http://theothermccain.com/2011/05/16/donald-trump-drops-2012-gop-campaign-citing-herman-cain-surge/
Thank goodness. Although his wife did very well on one video clip I saw, so perhaps she could run instead?
Daniels
http://theothermccain.com/2011/05/22/mitch-daniels-wont-run-in-2012-cites-overwhelming-herman-cain-momentum/
Should I know who he is?
SHAKE IT ALL ABOUT
Giuliani
http://theothermccain.com/2011/05/24/giuliani-2012-crazy/
I enjoyed his book and I respect the job he did as mayor of New York during the attack and aftermath of 9/11. But I think he's old news, has too much baggage and isn't nearly conservative enough for the Tea Party.
WHO KNOWS?
Palin
I heart Sarah Palin, but wonder if she isn't better situated as an external force. She'll have more effect on the election from outside than inside because the moment she announces, the media will restart the witch-hunt.
Ryan
Hands off! Let us keep a few of the good ones outside the Beltway.
Bolton
Every time I hear Mr. Bolton speak, I am more impressed than last time. I have not yet decided if he should run as VP or be ambassador for life to the UN.
West
Colonel West is a fine example of all that is good with the U.S. Military. And I think he'd do well as it's Commander-in-Chief. Perhaps he's a little young right now, but I think eight years as a VP would position him nicely for 2020.
Christie
Too antagonistic for my taste. There's being firm and he's definitely on the far side of that.
Bachmann
A better man for the job than the majority of the men running for the job. And she hearts the Tea Party and the Tea Party hearts her.
Santorum
Nice guy, pro-life and Dr. Dobson likes him. Not sure I see him as presidential material, but that could just be me.
If I had to choose today
Currently a toss-up.
Cain/West with Bolton as Ambassador to the UN.
Cain/Bolton with West as Ambassador to the UN.
Democrats
Obama
Yup. The great one himself. The destroyer of what decency was ever left in the Democratic party. Unfortunately, I suspect that the Democrats will not be wise enough to put up an alternative candidate. I'm sure they want to, but fear the reprisals for doing so. But that's OK, because the Democrats are showing Wisconsin what democracy looks like.
In future, I'll stick mostly to the Republicans, unless the Democrats do something more outrageous than usual.
Republicans
IN
Cain
Seriously impressive fellow. And he just won the straw poll at the Wisconsin Republican convention. Sorry Mr. Krauthammer, but I think you may be calling it wrong where Mr. Cain is concerned.
Gingrich
Stick a fork in him.
Paul
Flashes of genius wrapped in a desire to alienate as many people as possible.
Romney
RomneyCare! I don't care if it was in Massachusetts, it's still socialism. Don't let the door catch you on the way out please Mr. Romney.
Pawlenty
http://gatewaypundit.rightnetwork.com/2011/05/governor-tim-pawlenty-announces-hes-running-for-president/
Don't tell me he cheers for the Vikings.
OUT
Trump
http://theothermccain.com/2011/05/16/donald-trump-drops-2012-gop-campaign-citing-herman-cain-surge/
Thank goodness. Although his wife did very well on one video clip I saw, so perhaps she could run instead?
Daniels
http://theothermccain.com/2011/05/22/mitch-daniels-wont-run-in-2012-cites-overwhelming-herman-cain-momentum/
Should I know who he is?
SHAKE IT ALL ABOUT
Giuliani
http://theothermccain.com/2011/05/24/giuliani-2012-crazy/
I enjoyed his book and I respect the job he did as mayor of New York during the attack and aftermath of 9/11. But I think he's old news, has too much baggage and isn't nearly conservative enough for the Tea Party.
WHO KNOWS?
Palin
I heart Sarah Palin, but wonder if she isn't better situated as an external force. She'll have more effect on the election from outside than inside because the moment she announces, the media will restart the witch-hunt.
Ryan
Hands off! Let us keep a few of the good ones outside the Beltway.
Bolton
Every time I hear Mr. Bolton speak, I am more impressed than last time. I have not yet decided if he should run as VP or be ambassador for life to the UN.
West
Colonel West is a fine example of all that is good with the U.S. Military. And I think he'd do well as it's Commander-in-Chief. Perhaps he's a little young right now, but I think eight years as a VP would position him nicely for 2020.
Christie
Too antagonistic for my taste. There's being firm and he's definitely on the far side of that.
Bachmann
A better man for the job than the majority of the men running for the job. And she hearts the Tea Party and the Tea Party hearts her.
Santorum
Nice guy, pro-life and Dr. Dobson likes him. Not sure I see him as presidential material, but that could just be me.
If I had to choose today
Currently a toss-up.
Cain/West with Bolton as Ambassador to the UN.
Cain/Bolton with West as Ambassador to the UN.
