Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Election Tracking

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.