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Title: The Next US President
Post by: spuwho on April 03, 2011, 10:02:12 PM
Let the war of words begin, the bar is now open with regards to our next president.

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Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: Timkin on April 03, 2011, 10:03:40 PM
:)
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: buckethead on April 03, 2011, 10:20:44 PM
She's out raising Romney, but Ron Paul is out raising her.

You guys see where Beck is bashing the Don? (Trump)

Glen Beck calling Trump the lunatic fringe?

Pot; Meet kettle.
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: danem on April 03, 2011, 10:26:52 PM
So far, looks like Barack Obama is going to get re-elected. GOP can't seem to muster a viable candidate this time around either.
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: NotNow on April 03, 2011, 10:28:37 PM
Your right, it seems Obama unifies Republicans much more than any potential Republican candidate.
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: Timkin on April 03, 2011, 10:32:44 PM
I wonder if Trump will actually run?  I think he has the money to campaign.
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: hillary supporter on April 03, 2011, 11:09:15 PM
Quote from: Timkin on April 03, 2011, 10:32:44 PM
I wonder if Trump will actually run?  I think he has the money to campaign.
Oh, do it Donald, you have my vote......errr, "my support"!
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: BridgeTroll on April 04, 2011, 07:05:25 AM
Quote from: danem on April 03, 2011, 10:26:52 PM
So far, looks like Barack Obama is going to get re-elected. GOP can't seem to muster a viable candidate this time around either.

I have to agree.  Although this may not be a bad thing.  I have been pretty satisfied with Obama's foreign policy, Gitmo, and taxes.  Not thrilled with the "reformation" of health care and would like to see more budget cuts... but... I would not be unhappy if Mr O hung around another four...
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: Lunican on April 04, 2011, 07:32:00 AM
QuoteWith a short video on BarackObama.com, the sitting president of the United States has launched his bid for re-election.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/04/04/obama.re.election.launch/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: NotNow on April 04, 2011, 12:14:12 PM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on April 04, 2011, 07:05:25 AM
Quote from: danem on April 03, 2011, 10:26:52 PM
So far, looks like Barack Obama is going to get re-elected. GOP can't seem to muster a viable candidate this time around either.

I have to agree.  Although this may not be a bad thing.  I have been pretty satisfied with Obama's foreign policy, Gitmo, and taxes.  Not thrilled with the "reformation" of health care and would like to see more budget cuts... but... I would not be unhappy if Mr O hung around another four...

His fiscal policy has been a disaster.  I don't know that we will financially survive another four years of this.  $20 TRILLION dollar debt?  I am afraid that the house of cards will fall.
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: Timkin on April 04, 2011, 12:17:07 PM
In a way I wish someone with business sense would win. I don't know if that is Trump but he sure seems to know how to make money. 

I hope Rick Scott isn't getting any ideas  :(
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: NotNow on April 04, 2011, 12:24:38 PM
It's simple math Timkin.  You can't spend more than you bring in.  A lot of the problem both at State and Federal level is reduced income.  But you have to be able to adjust. 
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: Timkin on April 04, 2011, 12:34:16 PM
No argument here, Not Now..  Who would you see, be our next president?
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: NotNow on April 04, 2011, 12:38:27 PM
No one has caught my fancy yet.  The Republicans seem pretty disorganized right now.  I won't support a Newt or Palin run so we will have to wait and see.  No one in the current government has the courage and leadership to do what has to be done, that is obvious. 
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: Timkin on April 04, 2011, 12:38:56 PM
How about Trump :)
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: NotNow on April 04, 2011, 12:42:13 PM
I don't see it.  I think he is just trying to have an effect on the race.  I see him as an advisor, like Gingrich.  The Republican candidate will probably be a "concensus" candidate.  That will be a tough sell.  At this point, I don't think such a candidate can defeat President Obama.  But a lot can happen in a year and a half.
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: urbanlibertarian on April 04, 2011, 12:50:28 PM
Ron Paul or Gary Johnson (former NM Gov.) would be good choices.
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: NotNow on April 04, 2011, 12:59:47 PM
I don't think that Ron Paul can be nominated (at least by the current Republican Party leadership).  I like Johnson, and can support him if he can gain mo.
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: urbanlibertarian on April 04, 2011, 01:55:42 PM
(http://reason.com/assets/mc/mwelch/2011_04/Obama_blingee.gif)
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: Timkin on April 04, 2011, 02:13:36 PM
If you say so, UL ;)
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: JeffreyS on April 04, 2011, 02:18:24 PM
I doubt the Republicans will pick someone that can actually win.  If they picked Romney they could win but they will probably pick Newt considering it a throw away election.
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: Timkin on April 04, 2011, 02:20:03 PM
and either one is a nauseating prospect.  Might as well get Barney Frank to run ;)
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: buckethead on April 04, 2011, 05:41:16 PM
I want a Ron Paul/Bernie Sanders ticket.

Watch the Fed heads roll!
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: danno on April 04, 2011, 05:53:07 PM
I love Ron Paul, but I think he is too "Out There", for your main stream sound bite oriented American voter.
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: buckethead on April 04, 2011, 06:00:42 PM
Quote from: danno on April 04, 2011, 05:53:07 PM
I love Ron Paul, but I think he is too "Out There", for your main stream sound bite oriented American voter.

He's not too far "out there" for the voters, but the sound bites are. Those which are delivered by the major media.

If they say the guy you like is a fringe kook, he's probably right on the money. (Which is to say he poses a threat to monied interests)
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: danno on April 04, 2011, 06:02:11 PM
As I said I love him.
Title: Re: The Next US President
Post by: spuwho on April 04, 2011, 06:38:30 PM
Any cartoon similarities to Stephen Dare is coincidental. ::)

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