Okay, here they come, lining up at the gate.
Jeb Bush- Advantages: Strong name recognition, ex-governor of a major swing state. Good relationship with Hispanics Disadvantage: His name is Bush.
Chris Christie Advantage: Sensible no-nonsense governor with a reputation of being able to cut through the political bullshit and get things done Disadvantages: Screwed working folks. Right wingers will never forgive him for saying nice things about Obama. Fat.
Rand Paul Advantage: Inherited enthusiastic followers from his dad. Disadvantage: Inherited Batshit crazy from his dad.
Paul Ryan Advantage: Still has a following in the wing that reads Ayn Rand and hates poor people. Disadvantage: Being linked with Romney's failed run has hurt his rep.
Rick Perry Advantage: Governor of a large state, has an extensive bank of donors. Disadvantage: His 2012 run made him look bad, and he'll have to work hard to overcome that.
Rick Santorum Advantage: Came in second in the primaries, usually a huge advantage for the next time. Popular with the religious types you need to win IA and SC. Disadvantage: Closely linked with the ultra-right social conservative issues that the GOP establishment wants to get away from.
Mike Huckabee Advantage: Affable guy who has learned a lot about how to use media effectively. Disadvantage: Four dead cops killed by someone he pardoned.
Mitch Daniels Advantage: Solid conservative governor with a good rep on job growth. Disadvantage: Has some weird family problems, dull as dishwater.
Anyone want to add anything.
Please limit discussion to potential Republican Candidates. Do not waste time on rants about how bad the Democrats are or how Obama is the Anti-Christ.
Jeb Bush- Advantages: Strong name recognition, ex-governor of a major swing state. Good relationship with Hispanics Disadvantage: His name is Bush.
Chris Christie Advantage: Sensible no-nonsense governor with a reputation of being able to cut through the political bullshit and get things done Disadvantages: Screwed working folks. Right wingers will never forgive him for saying nice things about Obama. Fat.
Rand Paul Advantage: Inherited enthusiastic followers from his dad. Disadvantage: Inherited Batshit crazy from his dad.
Paul Ryan Advantage: Still has a following in the wing that reads Ayn Rand and hates poor people. Disadvantage: Being linked with Romney's failed run has hurt his rep.
Rick Perry Advantage: Governor of a large state, has an extensive bank of donors. Disadvantage: His 2012 run made him look bad, and he'll have to work hard to overcome that.
Rick Santorum Advantage: Came in second in the primaries, usually a huge advantage for the next time. Popular with the religious types you need to win IA and SC. Disadvantage: Closely linked with the ultra-right social conservative issues that the GOP establishment wants to get away from.
Mike Huckabee Advantage: Affable guy who has learned a lot about how to use media effectively. Disadvantage: Four dead cops killed by someone he pardoned.
Mitch Daniels Advantage: Solid conservative governor with a good rep on job growth. Disadvantage: Has some weird family problems, dull as dishwater.
Anyone want to add anything.
Please limit discussion to potential Republican Candidates. Do not waste time on rants about how bad the Democrats are or how Obama is the Anti-Christ.