I can't imagine a bit of political theater that would be more fun than a Chris Christie - Barak Obama debate. The combination of Christie's straight talk and Obama's thin skin would be sure to raise many hysterical moments. There is even a "meaningful probability" that Christie will make him cry - and what could be more fun than that?
If Christie were to run, of course I'd vote for him in the general election. There is nothing in heaven or earth that would compel me to reelect anyone as wrong headed about how the world works as Barak Obama. No threat, no promise - nothing.
With all that said, I am not a Christie supporter for president. He's a blue state governor who combines the weaknesses of several other candidates. He's profoundly (and unapologetically) anti-gun, he's pro illegal immigration, and is on the liberal side of all kinds of "social" issues. He's been tough on the unions, but I think that's really because he's had no choice.
Give me anyone else in the field.
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Do you think he has the potential for his positions to evolve if/when he's beyond the Garden State? Much as I hate to do it, I think you have to grade some of the NEast politicians on a curve. It is a slippery slope from there to RINOism, or worse, but I want to think more of his positions (beyond the union stance) are NJ-specific. I'd grant you I'd prefer 4 of the remaining contenders, but anyone else in the field (hyperbole?), I don't think I could co-sign for.
Of course I meant anyone still seriously in the running to receive the nomination (in the field).
Ok, fair enough. I've forced myself to watch the "debates" and got spooked to a pre-coffee literal interpretation. I'm same sided.
Curious as to how Perry will perform in the next debate. If he can turn around his poor debate skills, Perry might pull himself out of the slide.
Herman Cain seems to be catching on. Though he stumbles badly when it comes to foreign policy questions. Not so much he says the wrong things, but he doesn't say much of anything. It appears that was never a focus for him.
Christie's immigration stance will hurt him in the border and agriculture based states more than I think the party leadership realizes. Outside of the country club types, a lot of Americans are really fed up with illegal immigration. I speak of those who have seen their towns, schools, and hospital emergency rooms getting overloaded with people who aren't supposed to be here to begin with.
When Christie's position become better known, I expect his popularity (outside of the press and country clubbers) to decline rapidly.
I think the rating should be based on two factors, candidates positions and his ability to get them done.
Most of the candidates are claiming to have positions, but I doubt if they can really do anything in that direction (ex: tax reforms, medicare etc). Bachmann is an example of someone who scores low, on ability to get it done.
Christie certainly showed that he can get things done. Even NJ dems who called him all kinds of names, had to fall in line, when he pushed them to. That has to count for something.
Bob Dole mulling over possible 2012 Presidential bid
-"You know, a better man for a better America. That's sort of our slogan."-
Bob Dole
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