Both are too right wing for the independents. That's all that counts. Michelle Bat****insane and Pastor Perry simply won't appeal to the people who matter during an election period. However I hope the Conservative purists prevail in putting them on a ticket. It'll be a landslide.
My thoughts exactly. Ron Paul can appeal to Independents while extreme right-wingers cannot ... and I am OK with that! So ... No they can't
Perry stands the best shot out of the two.
So, how about Paul's domestic policy stance? How does that square with your Independents versus "extreme right-wingers" (I'm guessing social conservatism is "extreme right-wing")?
Do you think Bachman or Perry can beat Obama if either win the primary
This. I don't think Perry would be real likely to win, but with well over a year to election, who can say for sure.
Personally, the only GOP candidate that I could stomach would be Huntsman
Do you think Bachman or Perry can beat Obama if either win the primary
Bachmann certainly can't beat Obama. I don't care how bad the economy is or how low Obama's approval rating goes...the American people have no appetite for political extremists and never have. She will lose big.
Rick Perry is a much stronger candidate. I am worried about his candidacy. He seems to have all the ingredients necessary for a successful campaign. Obama is in for a very tough campaign if Rick Perry is the nominee...especially if the economy is as bad next year as it is now.
I'm not so sure that you're being completely honest. I suspect that you'll find a way to continue living if some other Republican wins the White House.
Take solace by knowing that I'm managing to survive even with a total loser sitting in the White House right now. Sure, he's ruining the country but there is always a tomorrow to look forward to, a tomorrow with Obama replaced by a Republican.
You'll find a way to cope with President Palin's 8 year term of office. So don't despair.
I'm not so sure that you're being completely honest. I suspect that you'll find a way to continue living if some other Republican wins the White House.
Take solace by knowing that I'm managing to survive even with a total loser sitting in the White House right now. Sure, he's ruining the country but there is always a tomorrow to look forward to, a tomorrow with Obama replaced by a Republican.
You'll find a way to cope with President Palin's 8 year term of office. So don't despair.
Awesome said:Not a chance. Obama's record is too strong. The GOP cannot compete against a booming economy/record job growth....
I think Perry could have a shot. Not a good one in my mind at the moment, but things can change in more than a year. However I do think he'd have the possability of beating Obama.
I think there's little to no chance Bachmann could.
It's not so much that I think she's nuts (she's not totally sane either), but she severely lacks experience.
Then again, a president currently sits who revokes the myth that the presidency requires a resume. I just think that America learned not to elect a president with about 17 minutes of Congressional experience like Obama.