tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624873013842943245.post8687992420761794934..comments2012-07-13T18:32:57.485-07:00Comments on The Cranky Critter: Trying to Call "PARADE!"Cranky Critterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05509666202091121125noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624873013842943245.post-31730405213463790432010-09-09T10:01:06.686-07:002010-09-09T10:01:06.686-07:00A lot has been made of Obama's low popularity,...A lot has been made of Obama's low popularity, but I think it must be seen in the context of his popularity as compared <i>to some unnamed opponent</i>. No identity means no negatives.<br /><br />I continue to think that Obama's re-election chances are very good unless a serious candidate emerges who can counter Obama's substantial campaign strengths and who doesn't have high negatives.<br /><br />I haven't done any sort of comprehensive survey of possible opponents. But my sense is that the folks [that I am aware of!!!] who might have the best chance to beat Obama should they manage to make the general election would be Doug Christie, Scott Brown, or Mitt Romney. Maybe Huckabee because he's a better populist than Palin. I think Gingrich or Palin are at best useful seatwarmers.Cranky Critterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05509666202091121125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624873013842943245.post-70565574015910376422010-09-08T23:49:09.972-07:002010-09-08T23:49:09.972-07:00Verily. The seeds of a future GOP comeuppance are ...Verily. The seeds of a future GOP comeuppance are being planted as we watch. I just hope they don't blow it in the next seven weeks and secure a majority in at least one house. Then I'm fine with whatever batshit insanity they want to put on display. It might even be enough to get Obama re-elected. God knows he is going to need all the help he can get.mwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11181222537529037359noreply@blogger.com