BeachSkin Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/01/28/5940656-first-thoughts-shades-of-2004 First Read took a look at who's looking to be in the game, and how it seemed so very familiar to them. And then they thought they recognized it: The GOP candidates are looking awfully similar in style if not details to the Dem candidates of 2004: quote: While it’s still very early, and we don’t yet know who’ll actually run, the potential GOP presidential field right now looks very similar to the Democratic one that lined up against George W. Bush in 2004. Consider: Mitt Romney is John Kerry (the early front-runner from Massachusetts who looks the part but is viewed negatively as a flip-flopper); John Thune is John Edwards (the good-looking young senator who’s better known for winning a Senate race than the legislation he’s produced); Sarah Palin is Joe Lieberman (the ex-VP nominee who’s not trusted by some in the party); Newt Gingrich is Dick Gephardt (the nationally known former House leader); Haley Barbour and Mitch Daniels are Bob Graham (the respected grown-up who’s viewed more enthusiastically by the elites than the base); and Herman Cain is Al Sharpton (the long-shot who grabs headlines). They also suggest that Mike Pence could have been the GOP's Howard Dean in this race if he hadn't already dropped out, and consider that Jon Huntsman could take the Wes Clark role. And Tim Pawlenty? The "Anti-Dean", the guy who brings "Minnesota Nice to an enthusiastic Tea Party." And I find I can't disagree with their bottom line in all this: quote: Perhaps the most consequential similarity between the 2004 Dem field and the emerging 2012 GOP one is this: No one really seems to be exciting both the base and the establishment -- the way Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama excited Democrats in ’08, or the way George W. Bush excited Republicans in ’00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanboyOf91 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Personally, I'd have Huckabee as Howard Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 You'll never have a GOP Candidate with a history of sounding anti american or anti Military as you had with Senator Heinz-Kerry. Obama does not have an unifying moment as President Bush did or an economy on the rebound after scandals like ENRON or an event 911. To be the overwhelming favorite. And what successes does President Obama have to brag about that the people can see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 You'll never have a GOP Candidate with a history of sounding anti american or anti Military as you had with Senator Heinz-Kerry.Obama does not have an unifying moment as President Bush did or an economy on the rebound after scandals like ENRON or an event 911. To be the overwhelming favorite. And what successes does President Obama have to brag about that the people can see? Sasha learned to speak Chinese who are apparently our bankers. Here's to the future! :peaceout: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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