Elections 2016: Let's all be premature assholes. - Page 2

Direckshun · 11-27-2012, 12:59 PM

I never start polls but I've really enjoyed reading about some of the prognostication about 2016's POTUS race.

Here's folks I've targeted for the 2016 race so far. Give me a moment, I'm putting up a poll that allows Democrats and Republicans to vote for their guy.

Give me a moment to warm up the ol' poll.

REPUBLICANS:

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie

For my money, the frontrunner. He is an excellent speaker, probably the best in the field, with bipartisan credentials and until recently, a rock star within the GOP. They'll come back to him soon. But he would be an awfully moderate candidate.

Florida Senator Marco Rubio

If the GOP honestly, earnestly believes that demographics were their downfall in 2012, Rubio is a good antidote. Likeable, good speaker, a Hispanic from Florida. Much less moderate than Christie.

Florida Governor Jeb Bush

Rumors are that he wants in. I think his last name seals his fate, but he has political pedigree and also hails from Florida.

Ohio Govenor John Kasich

I don't think Kasich is national platform material, but he does hail from all-important Ohio.

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal

I think he's too young, but his race and youth could be the break from business as usual? I don't know.

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels

I'm calling it: he's 2016's Jon Hunstman. A pragmatic, Presidential, conservative candidate with all the political talent you need. I'm guessing he fades compared to the bright lights of Christie and Rubio.

Virginia Governor Bob McDonell

I don't see it, but McDonell wants in apparently. He's got plenty of things going for him: military background, swing state, good speaker. But I think there's only so much oxygen in the room.

South Dakota Senator John Thune

The GOP primaries need their hard-right candidate, and I think Thune's the best possible face for it.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice

She doesn't want to, but people have been asking for it. I think she'd be a compelling candidate within the GOP primaries (she'll have the most foreing policy experience, and on my list she's the only woman, and the only African American).

Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum

Nobody on this list really looks the part of the Religious Right, do they? Well the RR's gotta have somebody fighting for them, and they like Santorum.

DEMOCRATS

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

If she declares, half of the people on this list will not run. You may only have a person or two running against her.

Vice President Joe Biden

We all know the guy wants to run in 2016. Hard to argue with his experience.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo

High profile governor, very aggressive rhetoric, and has a political pedigree in his family. He's going to have a very tough time being likeable, I think.

Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer

Probably won't run, but the DNP needs him to. Very centrist and bipartisan record.

Massachussetts Senator Elizabeth Warren

Way premature, but she is a rock star within the party now.

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley

O'Malley is a sleeper -- he has a ton of connections within the DNP and has spent some time as a national figure as an Obama surrogate. Would likely campaign as a "four more years of Obama's policies" candidate.

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The boisterous Patrick would likely become beloved in a dry-personality primary field. A solid liberal, he would easily be the best speaker in the field.

Virginia Senator Mark Warner

Probably would end up being the Tim Pawlenty of the 2016 DNP field. Experienced, clean presentation. Just nothing that is remotely gripping for the average Democrat.

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano

I think she's a stronger candidate than almost everybody gives her credit for. Obama reaped huge dividends in 2012 because the GOP couldn't attack him effectively on foreign policy or security. Napolitano might have the same advantage. If Hillary doesn't run, Janet should.

Direckshun · 11-27-2012, 04:35 PM

Wow, you think he'd flip New York?

Bo's Pelini · 11-27-2012, 04:39 PM

So howcome theres no Rand Paul?

Direckshun · 11-27-2012, 04:40 PM

I honestly didn't think Rand Paul was remotely interested. Is he?

**mlyonsd** · 11-27-2012, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Direckshun

Wow, you think he'd flip New York?

I just wanted to see how long it would take you to respond. The fact I didn't get at least one

,

, or

disappoints me.

Direckshun · 11-27-2012, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlyonsd

I just wanted to see how long it would take you to respond. The fact I didn't get at least one

,

, or

disappoints me.

Juuuuuuuust checkin'.

**RNR** · 11-27-2012, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

So howcome theres no Rand Paul?

I actually think he could get some traction. He is not batshit crazy like his dad but the Paul name would draw a large portion of the Paul cult members out while attracting some normal people also~

Taco John · 11-27-2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I honestly didn't think Rand Paul was remotely interested. Is he?

He's pretty well announced that he's running, without formally saying "I am running..."

http://www.randpaul2016.com/

Taco John · 11-27-2012, 05:04 PM

I'll vote for Rand Paul if he's the Republican - otherwise, I'm voting for Gary Johnson.

**RNR** · 11-27-2012, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taco John

I'll vote for Rand Paul if he's the Republican - otherwise, I'm voting for Gary Johnson.

As will many others~

Direckshun · 11-27-2012, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taco John

He's pretty well announced that he's running, without formally saying "I am running..."

http://www.randpaul2016.com/

Fair point.

Bo's Pelini · 11-27-2012, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedNeckRaider

I actually think he could get some traction. He is not batshit crazy like his dad but the Paul name would draw a large portion of the Paul cult members out while attracting some normal people also~

Yup the 9-11 crazy Libertarians hate him. That's addition by subtraction.

Taco John · 11-27-2012, 11:23 PM

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com...tic-squirrels/

**patteeu** · 11-28-2012, 08:07 AM

I considered Mitch Daniels, but since he didn't run this time, I picked Jeb Bush instead. I think Bush would have difficulty because of his name, but I think he'd be a good president. It would be nice to have a responsible grownup in the White House again.

theelusiveeightrop · 11-28-2012, 11:24 AM

No Scott *****?

**J Diddy** · 11-28-2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patteeu

I considered Mitch Daniels, but since he didn't run this time, I picked Jeb Bush instead. I think Bush would have difficulty because of his name, but I think he'd be a good president. It would be nice to have a responsible grownup in the White House again.

Yup I pray for another Bush in the white house everyday.

View Poll Results: Who do you want to see for 2016?
I will not be voting in either primary, I just want to see the results.	1	3.03%
Republicans (do not vote here):	2	6.06%
Chris Christie	8	24.24%
Marco Rubio	2	6.06%
Jeb Bush	1	3.03%
John Kasich	0	0%
Bobby Jindal	0	0%
Mitch Daniels	0	0%
Bob McDonell	0	0%
John Thune	0	0%
Condoleezza Rice	0	0%
Rick Santorum	0	0%
Democrats (do not vote here):	1	3.03%
Hillary Clinton	8	24.24%
Joe Biden	1	3.03%
Andrew Cuomo	1	3.03%
Brian Schweitzer	0	0%
Elizabeth Warren	2	6.06%
Martin O’Malley	1	3.03%
Deval Patrick	0	0%
Mark Warner	0	0%
Janet Napolitano	0	0%
Isn't GAZ running for the Libertarian Party?	2	6.06%
Obama should become a dictator and save us the fuss.	3	9.09%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

11-27-2012, 12:59 PM
Direckshun Black for Palestine Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $1166358	2016: Let's all be premature assholes. I never start polls but I've really enjoyed reading about some of the prognostication about 2016's POTUS race. Here's folks I've targeted for the 2016 race so far. Give me a moment, I'm putting up a poll that allows Democrats and Republicans to vote for their guy. Give me a moment to warm up the ol' poll. REPUBLICANS: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie For my money, the frontrunner. He is an excellent speaker, probably the best in the field, with bipartisan credentials and until recently, a rock star within the GOP. They'll come back to him soon. But he would be an awfully moderate candidate. Florida Senator Marco Rubio If the GOP honestly, earnestly believes that demographics were their downfall in 2012, Rubio is a good antidote. Likeable, good speaker, a Hispanic from Florida. Much less moderate than Christie. Florida Governor Jeb Bush Rumors are that he wants in. I think his last name seals his fate, but he has political pedigree and also hails from Florida. Ohio Govenor John Kasich I don't think Kasich is national platform material, but he does hail from all-important Ohio. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal I think he's too young, but his race and youth could be the break from business as usual? I don't know. Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels I'm calling it: he's 2016's Jon Hunstman. A pragmatic, Presidential, conservative candidate with all the political talent you need. I'm guessing he fades compared to the bright lights of Christie and Rubio. Virginia Governor Bob McDonell I don't see it, but McDonell wants in apparently. He's got plenty of things going for him: military background, swing state, good speaker. But I think there's only so much oxygen in the room. South Dakota Senator John Thune The GOP primaries need their hard-right candidate, and I think Thune's the best possible face for it. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice She doesn't want to, but people have been asking for it. I think she'd be a compelling candidate within the GOP primaries (she'll have the most foreing policy experience, and on my list she's the only woman, and the only African American). Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum Nobody on this list really looks the part of the Religious Right, do they? Well the RR's gotta have somebody fighting for them, and they like Santorum. DEMOCRATS Secretary of State Hillary Clinton If she declares, half of the people on this list will not run. You may only have a person or two running against her. Vice President Joe Biden We all know the guy wants to run in 2016. Hard to argue with his experience. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo High profile governor, very aggressive rhetoric, and has a political pedigree in his family. He's going to have a very tough time being likeable, I think. Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer Probably won't run, but the DNP needs him to. Very centrist and bipartisan record. Massachussetts Senator Elizabeth Warren Way premature, but she is a rock star within the party now. Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley O'Malley is a sleeper -- he has a ton of connections within the DNP and has spent some time as a national figure as an Obama surrogate. Would likely campaign as a "four more years of Obama's policies" candidate. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick The boisterous Patrick would likely become beloved in a dry-personality primary field. A solid liberal, he would easily be the best speaker in the field. Virginia Senator Mark Warner Probably would end up being the Tim Pawlenty of the 2016 DNP field. Experienced, clean presentation. Just nothing that is remotely gripping for the average Democrat. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano I think she's a stronger candidate than almost everybody gives her credit for. Obama reaped huge dividends in 2012 because the GOP couldn't attack him effectively on foreign policy or security. Napolitano might have the same advantage. If Hillary doesn't run, Janet should.
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patteeu The 23rd Pillar Join Date: Sep 2002 Casino cash: $416156	I considered Mitch Daniels, but since he didn't run this time, I picked Jeb Bush instead. I think Bush would have difficulty because of his name, but I think he'd be a good president. It would be nice to have a responsible grownup in the White House again. __________________ "After voters re-elected an administration that added five trillion dollars to the nation’s debt, left 23 million Americans unemployed, surrendered Iraq to America’s enemy Iran, and enabled the Muslim Brotherhood to gain control of the largest country in the Middle East, the one lesson Republicans should agree on is that elections are driven by emotions, not reason." - David Horowitz
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