Mark My Words - Predictions 2008
Sometime guestblogger and always friend Gary wanted to share with you all his 2008 predictions. I don't agree with all of them, but then again, what do I know?
Here they are:
Republicans:
Ron Paul – Not going to win the Republican nomination, but in a perfect place to pick up the Libertarian nomination. Don’t rule out seeing him in the general election presidential debates.
Mitt Romney – He’s running a scary good campaign. Textbook definition of perfect. The only thing is, he can’t connect with people. He’ll be known as the candidate who tried to buy the nomination. If he succeeds, look for an easy Democratic victory in 08.
Rudy Giuliani – His campaign consists of “electability.” Perfect recipe to lose the general election. If your base isn’t happy, you’re not going to win. John Kerry was picked for electability and look where it got him.
Fred Thompson – stumbled out of the gate, though still has a better chance than Romney or McCain. His only vision is the remnants of Reagan’s vision. After all, he’s selling himself as Reagan. This leads to disappointment, Reagan was from another time, another era. Sharpen up on the trail, and he’s a formidable opponent.
John McCain – Barring a discovery of the fountain of youth, McCain is done. Political comebacks are only for the young, or at least not the ancient. If he didn’t shoot himself in the foot so many times, he might have a chance. I appreciate your service, but retire.
Mike Huckabee – If Huckabee keeps rising in the polls, look for Newt Gingrich to get involved in a big way. Newt likes Huck and Huck likes Newt. The only thing keeping Huckabee from the top tier and stomping on Romney is money. This past cycle could hurt him, and if he has to drop out, it looks like he made enough of an impact for a VP nod.
Democrats:
John Edwards – You’ve made a mockery of your campaign. Very Jimmy Carter-esque in your goals, but too bad the poor don’t vote.
Barack Obama – Reminds me of a MasterCard commercial. Ability to inspire? Over 250,000 new donors. Ability to raise money? $80 million. Ability to turn money and donors into votes? Priceless. And that’s where you fail. Barring an epic collapse by Hillary Clinton, you’re going to be remembered as a colossal disappointment who could rake in the money, but couldn’t deliver.
Hillary Clinton – congratulations on the nomination.
* Wesley Clark – the man is a decorated war hero. Critical when the nation is focused on the Iraq War. Only reason not to choose him is if the campaign thinks the Republicans have a chance of picking up the Hispanic vote.
** Bill Richardson – won’t overshadow Hillary. Can be helpful in picking up the Hispanic vote, or the Cindy Sheehan wing of the party.
Republican Ticket ’08: Giuliani/ Huckabee
Democratic Ticket ’08: Clinton/ Wesley Clark* or Bill Richardson**
Here they are:
Republicans:
Ron Paul – Not going to win the Republican nomination, but in a perfect place to pick up the Libertarian nomination. Don’t rule out seeing him in the general election presidential debates.
Mitt Romney – He’s running a scary good campaign. Textbook definition of perfect. The only thing is, he can’t connect with people. He’ll be known as the candidate who tried to buy the nomination. If he succeeds, look for an easy Democratic victory in 08.
Rudy Giuliani – His campaign consists of “electability.” Perfect recipe to lose the general election. If your base isn’t happy, you’re not going to win. John Kerry was picked for electability and look where it got him.
Fred Thompson – stumbled out of the gate, though still has a better chance than Romney or McCain. His only vision is the remnants of Reagan’s vision. After all, he’s selling himself as Reagan. This leads to disappointment, Reagan was from another time, another era. Sharpen up on the trail, and he’s a formidable opponent.
John McCain – Barring a discovery of the fountain of youth, McCain is done. Political comebacks are only for the young, or at least not the ancient. If he didn’t shoot himself in the foot so many times, he might have a chance. I appreciate your service, but retire.
Mike Huckabee – If Huckabee keeps rising in the polls, look for Newt Gingrich to get involved in a big way. Newt likes Huck and Huck likes Newt. The only thing keeping Huckabee from the top tier and stomping on Romney is money. This past cycle could hurt him, and if he has to drop out, it looks like he made enough of an impact for a VP nod.
Democrats:
John Edwards – You’ve made a mockery of your campaign. Very Jimmy Carter-esque in your goals, but too bad the poor don’t vote.
Barack Obama – Reminds me of a MasterCard commercial. Ability to inspire? Over 250,000 new donors. Ability to raise money? $80 million. Ability to turn money and donors into votes? Priceless. And that’s where you fail. Barring an epic collapse by Hillary Clinton, you’re going to be remembered as a colossal disappointment who could rake in the money, but couldn’t deliver.
Hillary Clinton – congratulations on the nomination.
* Wesley Clark – the man is a decorated war hero. Critical when the nation is focused on the Iraq War. Only reason not to choose him is if the campaign thinks the Republicans have a chance of picking up the Hispanic vote.
** Bill Richardson – won’t overshadow Hillary. Can be helpful in picking up the Hispanic vote, or the Cindy Sheehan wing of the party.
Republican Ticket ’08: Giuliani/ Huckabee
Democratic Ticket ’08: Clinton/ Wesley Clark* or Bill Richardson**
Labels: 2008 Watch, Barack Obama, Bill Richardson, Fred Thompson, Giuliani, Hillary Clinton, Huckabee, McCain, Romney, Ron Paul
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