The Political Quarterback’s 2012 Electoral College scorecard is showing a small shift away from President Barack Obama, with the addition of Pennsylvania to the “toss-up” column. The increasing uncertainty of the race is driven primarily by continuing consumer concern with … Continued
Monthly Archives: July 2011
Why Michele Bachmann Probably Won’t Win GOP Presidential Nomination
Re-posted from The Daily Caller Most in the media seem to be part bemused and part befuddled by Rep. Michele Bachmann’s rise in the recent round of 2012 Republican presidential polling. I am not. In fact at this juncture, I am … Continued
Gallup: Generic Republican Presidential Candidate Extends Lead Over Obama
This is a good sign for the Republican Party. Now it is our job to select a candidate who can defeat President Obama in 2012. Registered voters by a significant margin now say they are more likely to vote for … Continued
Is Wisconsin A 2012 Battleground State? Recall Elections Could Shed Some Light
Should the eventual 2012 GOP presidential nominee be seriously campaigning in Wisconsin? The last time the Badger State went for the Republican candidate was in 1984 (Ronald Reagan), but this year’s state recall elections could be a real indicator. Tuesday … Continued
Romney’s Lead Over Obama In Florida, A Good Sign For GOP
We have said time and time again that if the eventual GOP nominee cannot defeat President Obama in Florida, then Obama will certainly win reelection. The fact that Floridians are souring on Obama is a positive sign for the GOP. … Continued
Bachmann Surge A Direct Result Of Disdain For Romney
Michele Bachmann’s recent surge is a direct result of the disdain that the tea party and social conservatives have for frontrunner Mitt Romney and his wavering positions. Should Rick Perry enter the race, Rep. Bachmann could find herself quickly falling … Continued
Obama Wants To Raise Taxes After He Is Reelected
President Obama has determined that it is okay to raise taxes down the road in 2013 and beyond. This cannot happen, if we want to lower the unemployment rate and get out of this recession. What the president and his … Continued
Bachmann Gaining Momentum In Iowa
Rep. Michele Bachmann seems to be hitting the right notes with Iowa GOP caucus goers, according to the latest poll from The Iowa Republican. The August straw poll should be extremely telling for Bachmann. And don’t look now, but Tim … Continued
GOP State Parties In Battleground States Could Help Diminish Obama Money Advantage
Overall, the recent fundraising numbers were disappointing for the Republican presidential field. A campaign’s own war chest will matter, and Obama is likely to significantly out-raise the eventual nominee. The GOP money is not missing, it’s just sitting on the … Continued
Pennsylvania Souring On Obama
Goods news for the eventual Republican presidential nominee. Keystone State voters are beginning to show buyer’s remorse. “Hilary Clinton Democrats” appear to be leading the charge to change direction. Pennsylvania is looking more and more like it could be a … Continued