Who Wins and Who Loses if Bachmann Runs in 2012?

Gerald · 03-25-11, 09:46 AM

Updated Representative Michele Bachmann of Minnesota seized the media spotlight on Thursday by merely leaking out the possibility that she might — someday, maybe months from now — form an exploratory committee to consider running for president.

The flurry of headlines was a testament to her ability to heighten interest by being dramatic, and even provocative, in her statements. Just a day earlier, for example, she warned against the “black-robed masters” in Iowa. In other words: judges. (The comment came in a speech in which she applauded voters for turning out three members of the Iowa Supreme Court who had voted to legalize gay marriage.)

Ms. Bachmann may yet decide not to run for president this year. But Republican strategists for her potential rivals believe she is serious about mounting a run for the Republican nomination, and they are planning accordingly.

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2...ns-in-2012/?hp

Note: March 25, 2011, 7:29 am

mookiemookie · 03-25-11, 09:47 AM

Who wins? The late night comedians. She'd be comedy gold. She makes Sarah Palin look like Brzezinski (or Kissinger if you prefer).

Gerald · 03-25-11, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Who wins? The late night comedians. She'd be comedy gold. She makes Sarah Palin look like Brzezinski (or Kissinger if you prefer).

It sounds like a real high odds

Platapus · 03-25-11, 06:56 PM

Bachmann/O'Donnell 2012

They are what's right about America.

August · 03-25-11, 07:03 PM

At the moment I see Obama winning re-election and control of the Senate changing hands.

Aramike · 03-25-11, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by August

At the moment I see Obama winning re-election and control of the Senate changing hands.

Me too ... unless someone can convince Christie or Ryan to jump in the arena.

03-25-11, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by August

At the moment I see Obama winning re-election and control of the Senate changing hands.

August you aught to be a news analyst! That is the most common sense thing I have heard about what will happen in 12. Funny that it doesn't come from the media.

I would much rather a change in power happen in the Exe branch but if worst comes to worse, which I'm sure it will I would imagine us far worse off if we didn't swap the Senate.

Course one can always hope for a sweeping win to change both.

August · 03-25-11, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Slyguy3129

August you aught to be a news analyst! That is the most common sense thing I have heard about what will happen in 12. Funny that it doesn't come from the media.

I would much rather a change in power happen in the Exe branch but if worst comes to worse, which I'm sure it will I would imagine us far worse off if we didn't swap the Senate.

Course one can always hope for a sweeping win to change both.

Well not me. It's never a good thing for the country when one party controls both Congress and the White House at the same time.

03-25-11, 08:56 PM

Yea that's true. Oddly enough the old the house divided won't stand thing works the opposite here. Strange bit true, when was it 94 that we had the legislative while Clinton held office? Ol'e Newt was Speaker?

Armistead · 03-26-11, 08:36 AM

Obama will win for sure. Doubt Trump will run like he's acting, but that would be interesting. The GOP field today has to be the worse ever.
GOP...doubt they'll take the senate.

tater · 03-26-11, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Bachmann/O'Donnell 2012

They are what's right about America.

Christine, or Rosie (both are equally stupid)?

LOL. The current Republican field is terrible. The only one I know I like (who has had no press yet) is Gary Johnson (not that he has a chance, but he's great).

Torvald Von Mansee · 03-26-11, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by August

Well not me. It's never a good thing for the country when one party controls both Congress and the White House at the same time.

What if the President has NO SPINE? Because Obama is apparently a jellyfish.

CaptainHaplo · 03-26-11, 10:29 AM

Actually I suspect you will see a Gingrich/Cain ticket when all is said and done. I sincerely hope so. The Senate WILL change hands, very little doubt of that.

Platapus · 03-26-11, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tater

LOL. The current Republican field is terrible. The only one I know I like (who has had no press yet) is Gary Johnson (not that he has a chance, but he's great).

That's what is bothering me. The GOP does not seem to have any "big names" to go against Obama.

IF the GOP were smart, they would put up a moderate candidate and sweep both sides

As an independent, I am willing to vote GOP but the GOP has to offer me something worthy of my vote.

I fear that 2012 will be the same -- voting for the lesser of two losers.

03-26-11, 11:40 AM

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I fear that 2012 will be the same -- voting for the lesser of two losers.

Thats normal isn't it.

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IF the GOP were smart, they would put up a moderate candidate and sweep both sides

That is a problem, they have shifted to pandering to the fringe and somehow thinking that is their "base"

03-25-11, 09:46 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Who Wins and Who Loses if Bachmann Runs in 2012? Updated Representative Michele Bachmann of Minnesota seized the media spotlight on Thursday by merely leaking out the possibility that she might — someday, maybe months from now — form an exploratory committee to consider running for president. The flurry of headlines was a testament to her ability to heighten interest by being dramatic, and even provocative, in her statements. Just a day earlier, for example, she warned against the “black-robed masters” in Iowa. In other words: judges. (The comment came in a speech in which she applauded voters for turning out three members of the Iowa Supreme Court who had voted to legalize gay marriage.) Ms. Bachmann may yet decide not to run for president this year. But Republican strategists for her potential rivals believe she is serious about mounting a run for the Republican nomination, and they are planning accordingly. http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2...ns-in-2012/?hp Note: March 25, 2011, 7:29 am __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	Who wins? The late night comedians. She'd be comedy gold. She makes Sarah Palin look like Brzezinski (or Kissinger if you prefer). __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,381 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Bachmann/O'Donnell 2012 They are what's right about America. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,217 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	At the moment I see Obama winning re-election and control of the Senate changing hands. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Actually I suspect you will see a Gingrich/Cain ticket when all is said and done. I sincerely hope so. The Senate WILL change hands, very little doubt of that. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

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Slyguy3129 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Yea that's true. Oddly enough the old the house divided won't stand thing works the opposite here. Strange bit true, when was it 94 that we had the legislative while Clinton held office? Ol'e Newt was Speaker?

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Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Obama will win for sure. Doubt Trump will run like he's acting, but that would be interesting. The GOP field today has to be the worse ever. GOP...doubt they'll take the senate.

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