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Line 110: − {| class="wikitable"+ − |-+ − !Candidate − !Pros − !Cons − ![[MSNBC]] exposure − |- − |[[Barack Obama]] − |Ability to compromise and act in a spirit of bi-partisanship when his back's against the wall and career on the line; he's not Hillary Clinton, and he receives endearing support from the media. − |He depends on a teleprompter to speak, and has run the nation into the ground. Numerous broken<ref>http://politifact.com/truth-o-meter/promises/rulings/promise-broken/</ref> and unfulfilled<ref>http://politifact.com/truth-o-meter/promises/rulings/stalled/</ref> campaign promises, implementation of socialist [[Obamacare]] program. Maybe uphill without help from [[ACORN]]. − |Heavily promoted on MSNBC. − |- − |[[Hillary Clinton]] − |Her criticism of Obama's massive deficits hinted at a possible run against him in 2012, and [[Ted Kennedy]] cannot interfere with her nomination this time; moreover, waiting until 2016 is unattractive because she will be 71 then. She has the highest approval ratings of any potential challenger.<ref>[http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/january_2010/58_view_hillary_clinton_favorably 58% View Hillary Clinton Favorably], January 19, 2010. Retrieved February 15, 2010.</ref> Tested the waters with Bill backing a challenger to Obama's Colorado Senate candidate (who then lost), and by Hillary saying she won't serve a second term as Obama's Secretary of State. The chances of Hillary running and winning the nomination increase with every decline in Obama's approval ratings. − |Her [[feminism]] is not wanted and she'd lose the general election as [[Martha Coakley]] did. − |Disfavored on MSNBC. − |- − |[[Russ Feingold]] − |His dedication to [[progressive]] causes rivals that of Obama, Feingold now has the time to run since his defeat in the 2010 midterms.<ref>http://usforruss.com/?p=55</ref> − |Considered a maverick and [[reform]]er within the Democratic party. − |Disfavored on MSNBC. − |- − |[[Howard Dean]] − |Liberal media personality, politician with physicians license and a former Vermont governor. Opposed [[Obamacare]] in its current form, and declared that government cannot force people to buy health insurance. − |Progressive/Socialist/Marxist philosophy combined with numerous public gaffes. Dean ran in the 2004 presidential elections. − |Heavily promoted on MSNBC. − |- − |[[Bernie Sanders]] − |Has pledged to "do whatever I can" to thwart compromise and thinks the President's legislative proposals are "an absolute disaster and an insult to the vast majority of the American people." − |Genuine out-of-the-closet [[Socialist]], will need to formally register as a Democrat. − |Has appeared on MSNBC.<ref>http://www.thestatecolumn.com/blog/2010/12/sen-bernie-sanders-issues-a-challenge-to-president-obama/</ref> − |- − |[[Ralph Nader]] − |An experienced [[community organizer]], Nader has not foreclosed the possibility of a challenge. [http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/132835--nader-i-am-looking-for-someone-to-challenge-obama-in-2012] Accuses Obama of betraying progressive liberals and being "a con man." [http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/12/09/ralph-nader-predicts-obama-will-face-democratic-primary-challeng/] − |Could mount Third Party challenge if liberals continue to lose ground in the Democratic party. − |Promoted on MSNBC. − |- − |[[Evan Bayh]] − |Democratic base sees Bayh's retirement from the Senate as "a symbol of what's wrong with the party" as moderates are increasingly marginalized. <ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/15/evan-bayh-for-president-s_n_463202.html?view=screen Evan Bayh For President? Senator May Be Eyeing White House Run,] Ryan Grim, ''Huffington Post'', 02-15-10.</ref> − |Lags behind Obama in fundraising. [http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N00003762&cycle=2010] − |Has appeared on MSNBC. − |- − |[[Dennis Kucinich]] − |Outspoken critic of Obama's escalation of the War in Afghanistan, sellout of the public option and tax cuts for the rich. − |Perennial favorite of special interests, particularly [[AFSCME]], lacks popular support and a wider appeal. − |Promoted on MSNBC. − |- − |[[Alan Grayson]] − |Could do well to rally the progressive base in the anti-war early primary and caucus states of Iowa and New Hampshire.<ref>[http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/12/28/an-anti-war-challenge-to-obama-in-2012-the-case-for-alan-grayso/ "An Anti-War Challenge to Obama in 2012: The Case for Alan Grayson"], ''Politics Daily'', 12-28-2010.</ref> − |Ethical concerns over his 2010 failed reelection bid for the House. − |Heavily favored on MSNBC. − |- − |[[Mike Gravel]] − |Former Alaska Senator who attacks his own party. − |Controversial liberal that supports socialist healthcare, gay marriage and called the war in Iraq lost. <ref>[http://dailycaller.com/2010/12/09/gravel-considering-obama-primary-challenge-calls-for-new-911-investigation/ Gravel considering Obama primary challenge, calls for new 9/11 investigation, The Daily Caller, December 9, 2010]</ref> − |Has appeared on MSNBC. − |}
United States presidential election, 2012 (view source)
Revision as of 15:32, September 1, 2011
, 15:32, September 1, 2011→Potential Democratic Candidates: removed other Dems...quite obvious Obama will be the nominee
Also Obama's [[Libya#Libyan_uprising_2011|Libyan intervention]] has raised the ire of many prominent leftists who question the [[wisdom]] and [[legal]]ity of the president's actions.<ref>http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0311/51595.html</ref>
Also Obama's [[Libya#Libyan_uprising_2011|Libyan intervention]] has raised the ire of many prominent leftists who question the [[wisdom]] and [[legal]]ity of the president's actions.<ref>http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0311/51595.html</ref>
Apart from speculation from the MSM, there has been no serious talk of the 2012 nominee being anyone but Barack Obama. It is more likely that he will replace [[Joe Biden]] as his VP candidate, although this is also highly unlikely.
== Independent Candidacy by Mike Bloomberg ==
== Independent Candidacy by Mike Bloomberg ==