[rbg81]

I actually think Haley Barbour would be a great Republican leader. He’s articulate and smart and can hold his own
with creeps like Carville, Begala, etc.

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I’ve ssen Barbur and agree he is very able smart. However, (fairly or not) he does come off as a caricature of the Southern, white male politician. It would help if he could shed 50 or so pounds. After Bush, I think the chance of someone who fits that mold being elected POTUS is zilch, unless Obama totally melts down. Someone who is a Midwesterner probably has a better shot.

[rbg81]

I actually think Haley Barbour would be a great Republican leader. He’s articulate and smart and can hold his own
with creeps like Carville, Begala, etc.

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I’ve seen Barbur and agree he is very able & smart. However, (fairly or not) he does come off as a caricature of the Southern, white male politician. [It would help his image if he could shed 50 pounds or so. ] After Bush, I think the chance of someone who fits that mold being elected POTUS is zilch, unless Obama totally melts down. Someone who is a lean, articulate Midwesterner probably has a better shot. Like it or not, image matters—otherwise, Obama would be nowhere near the White House.