New Hampshire traditionally holds the first primary in the nation, so a presidential candidate debate there is big news even if all of the potential candidates haven’t yet entered the race; even if the softball questions included what pizza style they prefer; and even if all but one of them stuck to GOP talking points. (God Bless Ron Paul.) Most pundits are declaring that Michelle Bachmann won that debate. I suspect that is because so many talking heads expected her to be a bit of a know nothing, or at least make one of her famous misstatements. If one performs better than expectations, plus officially announces a candidacy in the opening statement, one might grab a headline or two.
But the headline that grabbed my attention this morning was the focus of the Obama campaign. Evidently on the wall at campaign headquarters in Chicago is a list of candidates, complete with their schedules. The men the Obama campaign are following: Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty, and John Huntsman. The assumption is that they are three main-stream candidates who have the wherewithal to attract money.
I blogged, quite some time ago, about Huntsman. It is my opinion that he is the candidate most likely to attract independent voters, which is what the 2012 election will come down to. Even my favorite Troll told me yesterday that he has officially left the Republican Party, and is now registered as an independent. Whether he eventually gets the nomination depends on how the GOP manages its primary voters, including those of the Tea Party persuasion. Huntsman isn’t the darling of the extreme right, but he brings to the table a good track record in Utah, and more than a passing knowledge of China.
If it is about the economy, stupid, then the elephant in the room is China. They own our debt. They are buying up resources all over the world. They make what we no longer make at home. The supreme irony is that Obama sent Huntsman to China on his behalf. Of course that is also a black mark against Huntsman in some circles. GOP primary voter circles.
Homework
Bachmann Winner At New Hampshire Debate
Obama Focus: Romney, Pawlenty, Huntsman
But the headline that grabbed my attention this morning was the focus of the Obama campaign. Evidently on the wall at campaign headquarters in Chicago is a list of candidates, complete with their schedules. The men the Obama campaign are following: Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty, and John Huntsman. The assumption is that they are three main-stream candidates who have the wherewithal to attract money.
I blogged, quite some time ago, about Huntsman. It is my opinion that he is the candidate most likely to attract independent voters, which is what the 2012 election will come down to. Even my favorite Troll told me yesterday that he has officially left the Republican Party, and is now registered as an independent. Whether he eventually gets the nomination depends on how the GOP manages its primary voters, including those of the Tea Party persuasion. Huntsman isn’t the darling of the extreme right, but he brings to the table a good track record in Utah, and more than a passing knowledge of China.
If it is about the economy, stupid, then the elephant in the room is China. They own our debt. They are buying up resources all over the world. They make what we no longer make at home. The supreme irony is that Obama sent Huntsman to China on his behalf. Of course that is also a black mark against Huntsman in some circles. GOP primary voter circles.
Homework
Bachmann Winner At New Hampshire Debate
Obama Focus: Romney, Pawlenty, Huntsman
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