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Opinion: 3 reasons Mitt Romney can win - Frank Donatelli - POLITICO.com
First, Romney is broadly acceptable to most conservatives, moderates and even a few disillusioned liberals. Aside from extreme Democratic partisans, most Americans believe that he would be a more than able chief executive. He has a record as a competent governor who dealt with many problems the next president will face — including job creation, economic growth, health care and energy. He won’t be easily caricatured as a dangerous right-winger.
Romney still has work to do, however, to galvanize his base and answer questions raised about him during the primaries. But his experience in national affairs and policy expertise should enable him to meet these challenges. He has an opportunity to compete for the support of virtually every voter discouraged by the current state of affairs in Washington.
Second, it seems clear that Obama won’t run on his record — always a bad sign for a president seeking reelection. His speeches are short on accomplishments but long on excuses. He blames everyone — Congress, Republicans, business, George W. Bush, world oil markets — except himself for the terrible state of our economy.
His approval rating has been less than 50 percent for the past two years. He barely mentions his economic stimulus or his “signature achievement” health care plan. No wonder. Both are widely unpopular. Obama wants to make this election about anything — see contraception, war on women, the rich and privileged — but his record.
If Romney can keep the focus on jobs and the economy, where Obama has proved unsuccessful and Romney shows experience and potential, he will win.
Third, “hope and change” works for the GOP this time. Four years ago, Obama was the shiny new car. Voters marveled at his sleek image, cruising speed and smooth handling. Too bad the car is seldom as good as it first appears.
Still, very few were prepared for how rudely the real world treated this president and his plans. His rhetoric of changing the world, changing the way Washington works and moving beyond the partisan divide is gone, replaced by constant attacks on the motives of his political opponents. If he wins reelection, Obama will have to gut out a narrow majority from mostly partisans who believe our current circumstances are the best we can do.
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For the majority of Americans who believe that we can do better, Romney is an attractive alternative. He can help his cause immensely by laying out a concrete agenda for change. Fortunately, he has a target-rich environment to tout his proposals to expand the economy and create jobs, reform the tax system, stabilize energy costs and make America energy independent, and repeal and replace “Obamacare.”
Four years ago, Obama was content to campaign on generalities. Once in office, he had little to offer and let the liberals in Congress write his stimulus and health care bills. With a specific growth agenda, Romney will most likely be in much better position to shape and, ultimately, follow through on many of his campaign promises.
Four years ago, the GOP was seeking a third straight presidential victory, a difficult task made nearly impossible by the economic meltdown. Republicans were reduced to arguing that Obama was not up to the job of being president. But the public felt otherwise. The 2008 election was Obama’s to lose.
This time, there is a clear record, and a large majority of Americans feel the president has not performed as hoped. Now they are open to new policies and solutions — why Romney can win, and the 2012 election is his to lose.
Read more: Opinion: 3 reasons Mitt Romney can win - Frank Donatelli - POLITICO.com
Opinion: 3 reasons Mitt Romney can win - Frank Donatelli - POLITICO.com
First, Romney is broadly acceptable to most conservatives, moderates and even a few disillusioned liberals. Aside from extreme Democratic partisans, most Americans believe that he would be a more than able chief executive. He has a record as a competent governor who dealt with many problems the next president will face — including job creation, economic growth, health care and energy. He won’t be easily caricatured as a dangerous right-winger.
Romney still has work to do, however, to galvanize his base and answer questions raised about him during the primaries. But his experience in national affairs and policy expertise should enable him to meet these challenges. He has an opportunity to compete for the support of virtually every voter discouraged by the current state of affairs in Washington.
Second, it seems clear that Obama won’t run on his record — always a bad sign for a president seeking reelection. His speeches are short on accomplishments but long on excuses. He blames everyone — Congress, Republicans, business, George W. Bush, world oil markets — except himself for the terrible state of our economy.
His approval rating has been less than 50 percent for the past two years. He barely mentions his economic stimulus or his “signature achievement” health care plan. No wonder. Both are widely unpopular. Obama wants to make this election about anything — see contraception, war on women, the rich and privileged — but his record.
If Romney can keep the focus on jobs and the economy, where Obama has proved unsuccessful and Romney shows experience and potential, he will win.
Third, “hope and change” works for the GOP this time. Four years ago, Obama was the shiny new car. Voters marveled at his sleek image, cruising speed and smooth handling. Too bad the car is seldom as good as it first appears.
Still, very few were prepared for how rudely the real world treated this president and his plans. His rhetoric of changing the world, changing the way Washington works and moving beyond the partisan divide is gone, replaced by constant attacks on the motives of his political opponents. If he wins reelection, Obama will have to gut out a narrow majority from mostly partisans who believe our current circumstances are the best we can do.
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For the majority of Americans who believe that we can do better, Romney is an attractive alternative. He can help his cause immensely by laying out a concrete agenda for change. Fortunately, he has a target-rich environment to tout his proposals to expand the economy and create jobs, reform the tax system, stabilize energy costs and make America energy independent, and repeal and replace “Obamacare.”
Four years ago, Obama was content to campaign on generalities. Once in office, he had little to offer and let the liberals in Congress write his stimulus and health care bills. With a specific growth agenda, Romney will most likely be in much better position to shape and, ultimately, follow through on many of his campaign promises.
Four years ago, the GOP was seeking a third straight presidential victory, a difficult task made nearly impossible by the economic meltdown. Republicans were reduced to arguing that Obama was not up to the job of being president. But the public felt otherwise. The 2008 election was Obama’s to lose.
This time, there is a clear record, and a large majority of Americans feel the president has not performed as hoped. Now they are open to new policies and solutions — why Romney can win, and the 2012 election is his to lose.
Read more: Opinion: 3 reasons Mitt Romney can win - Frank Donatelli - POLITICO.com
