Obama has secured re-election

Yes.

Face it, the GOP's presidential chances are in complete tatters.

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Can't take you seriously with rep that low.

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Talk to me when you have rep

You know nothing about US politics if you think this - you're just one of those poor saps, i.e. someone who doesn't look at the facts but simply relies on media hyperbole, to form an opinion

No doubt that people like Trump, Palin and even Bachman etc are somewhat off the political spectrum (or off their meds altogether some might argue), but if you think the likes of Romney/Huntsman/Pawlenty are "utter dip****s" then I'm arguing with a moron frankly.

The election shall come down to the economy - something that affects the entire American public. I believe the economy shall indeed recover and Obama shall secure reelection, but THAT IS FAR from a certainty and moreover, has nothing to do with the Republican candidates being put forward being "dip****s". For example, the likes of Romney was the first to introduce universal healthcare in MA (before Obama even had it on his schedule), and people like Huntsman are socially very liberal (believes in gay civil unions etc) but fiscally conservative - both candidates thus can quite easily tap into the independent vote, which is the group needed to win the election.

I suggest you brush up on US politics, as thus far, you can't fault the likes of Romney/Huntsman being so isolating to actually put-off the independents; at least not more so than say Obama.

What do you think about Daniels? Looks like he may run and he seems to be someone who could appeal to independents e.g. calling for a truce on social issues and generally has a good record as governor of Indiana.

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You know nothing about US politics if you think this - you're just one of those poor saps, i.e. someone who doesn't look at the facts but simply relies on media hyperbole, to form an opinion

No doubt that people like Trump, Palin and even Bachman etc are somewhat off the political spectrum (or off their meds altogether some might argue), but if you think the likes of Romney/Huntsman/Pawlenty are "utter dip****s" then I'm arguing with a moron frankly.

The election shall come down to the economy - something that affects the entire American public. I believe the economy shall indeed recover and Obama shall secure reelection, but THAT IS FAR from a certainty and moreover, has nothing to do with the Republican candidates being put forward being "dip****s". For example, the likes of Romney was the first to introduce universal healthcare in MA (before Obama even had it on his schedule), and people like Huntsman are socially very liberal (believes in gay civil unions etc) but fiscally conservative - both candidates thus can quite easily tap into the independent vote, which is the group needed to win the election.

I suggest you brush up on US politics, as thus far, you can't fault the likes of Romney/Huntsman being so isolating to actually put-off the independents; at least not more so than say Obama.

I think that either Paul or Gary Johnson could beat Obama in a one-on-one fight, the issue here is trying to get the nomination for the GOP, of which many members are the aforementioned social authoritarian nutters - but which of couse many aren't. Ron Paul is particularly popular - and Johnson merely suffers form a lack of name recognition, we'll see - it could be interesting.

For the nomination, I think it'll be Pawlenty or Paul - I think Romneycare & the fact that Romney is a mormon will turn off many in the GOP.

I think that either Paul or Gary Johnson could beat Obama in a one-on-one fight, the issue here is trying to get the nomination for the GOP, of which many members are the aforementioned social authoritarian nutters - but which of couse many aren't. Ron Paul is particularly popular - and Johnson merely suffers form a lack of name recognition, we'll see - it could be interesting.

For the nomination, I think it'll be Pawlenty or Paul - I think Romneycare & the fact that Romney is a mormon will turn off many in the GOP.

How are they going to brush up on US politics? When I'm in England, I have a really hard time finding out what the hell is going on in the US.

You can't really blame them for not knowing their asses from their elbows. I mean, I'm sure you've seen BBC's piss-poor coverage of US politics? Or the Guardian's? The only British news outlet with fair and accurate coverage seems to be the telegraph, but the scope of their coverage isn't comprehensive enough to "brush up on US politics".

How are they going to brush up on US politics? When I'm in England, I have a really hard time finding out what the hell is going on in the US.

I know our government has made some cuts but you do realise that we still have internet access here in the UK? So it really isn't that hard to catch up on American politics.

I think that either Paul or Gary Johnson could beat Obama in a one-on-one fight

Bachmann, Palin, Trump, and Huckabee. Seriously? That's the best you can do? Together they have the brain power of a turd.

So much lols and so much truth :P

Gary Johnson has a shot at beating Obama? Unless the economy completely tanks and Obama is found out to be actually born in Kenya, there are about a handful of other GOP candidates which stand a better shot than someone like Johnson, not least b/c Johnson doesn't have the momentum behind him at the moment.

Don't get me wrong, I actually like Johnson (though he's far from being my favourite), but his stance on cutting government spending to include huge cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security entitlements alone, shall cause enough of a rift in the GOP base - just look at the flip-flopping on Ryan's budget proposal at the moment. In some respects he is the original Tea Party candidate, in the very strictest definition (i.e. his stance on taxes and not the racist/loony fringe element that is often associated with the movement).

LOL.

Gary Johnson has a shot at beating Obama? Unless the economy completely tanks and Obama is found out to be actually born in Kenya, there are about a handful of other GOP candidates which stand a better shot than someone like Johnson, not least b/c Johnson doesn't have the momentum behind him at the moment.

Don't get me wrong, I actually like Johnson (though he's far from being my favourite), but his stance on cutting government spending to include huge cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security entitlements alone, shall cause enough of a rift in the GOP base - just look at the flip-flopping on Ryan's budget proposal at the moment. In some respects he is the original Tea Party candidate, in the very strictest definition (i.e. his stance on taxes and not the racist/loony fringe element that is often associated with the movement).

For me (in order of preference), I would prefer the GOP candidates to be; Huntsman, Romney and then perhaps Johnson. Heck if the likes of Huntsman or Romney are nominated, I'll actually vote Republican as with many other independents.

Don't care how he does it - Obama is good for America and the world could do with another 4 years of not having a Republican nut-job. Got a lot of time for this guy (Y)