2012 Republican presidential candidates all have flaws

The Washington Post ^ | January 30, 2011 | Chris Cillizza

[LesDowrey]

Mitt Romney can't win the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.

As governor of Massachusetts, he signed health-care legislation that has considerable similarities to the proposal President Obama championed - the one Republicans have fought tooth and nail.

That's an emerging bit of conventional wisdom about the slow-forming GOP race. And it's right - except that it omits one very important fact: All - that's A-L-L - of the Republicans considering runs for the nomination carry at least one major flaw that could keep them from victory.

"So far, the Republican field looks conventional and flawed," said Mark McKinnon, who was an adviser to President George W. Bush. "To beat Obama, the GOP is going to have to come up with a ticket that is fresh, exciting, unconventional and free of major flaws."

Let's take a look at the Achilles' heel of some of the best-known candidates:

[LesDowrey]

Setting aside the fact that this is an obvious hit piece from the Liberal Media because they are very scared of Obama losing in 2012, this is just one more reason to support Herman Cain, the GOP's best hope for defeating Obumma! If you doubt's Obama's political skill consider this- He's a Kenyan Muslim who won the Presidency of the United States. Herman Cain is a flawless conservative candidate who can take down Obama...I mean he already took down Hillary Care in the 90's and made it look easy! Read more about Herman Cain and why you should support him here: Raising Cain: the Untold Story of the GOP’s Last Best Hope, Herman Cain

[libertyhoundusnr]

So the inference is Obama is flawless? Too bad he is illegally occupying the Whitehouse. He will not be returning.

[Da Coyote]

But, of course, the least qualified idiot in democratic party history of bimboy presidents does not get a mention.

[DooDahhhh]

and the ahole we have in there does not have problems?????

[pissant]

DeMint/Bachmann 2012

[LesDowrey]

It is even more infuriating when you read the whole article! I couldn’t believe it, but if they are already attacking the GOP field, the liberal media must be really scared Obama is getting fired in 2012.

[org.whodat]

Herman is not flawless, but he is head and shoulders above the above mentioned losers, only read the above.

[FlingWingFlyer]

That may be true Chrissy but WE'VE ALL GOT FLAWS. If you think that you don't, you're a lowlife, flippin' liar.

Now tell me about your guy, FUBARack Hussein Obama. Any "flaws" there?

[saganite]

Mmm Hmm. And Barry is flawless. Next.

[hosepipe]

[ 2012 Republican presidential candidates all have flaws ]

True BUT... the camera just LOVES Sarah Palin..
drives the liberals nutty.. her daughters are photo-genic also..
EVEN her husband photographs well..

All she needs is a cute puppy.. maybe a kitten..

[Steely Tom]

I bet they’ve all got legitimate U.S. birth certificates.

[org.whodat]

And it was modified after I read it, now I will need to read the whole story.

[hattend]

I won’t hold my breath for Chris Cillizza’s Part 2: “Obama’s flaws and why he won’t have a chance.”

[Benchim]

Paul/Palin

[Nervous Tick]

Question for you all. Can anyone recall — EVER — a similar driveby media story about a field of ‘Rat candidates?

Any MSM outlet? Any year? Any race? EVER?

[johncocktoasten]

Another way to headline this story, “Christ opts against white house run, Republicans left with slate of imperfect candidates.”

and the obligatory follow on story, “Without Satan, Democrats turn to the next best thing.”

sarc/

[9YearLurker]

This is supposed to be flawed?

“Sarah Palin: The former Alaska governor has done next to nothing to build a national political organization or demonstate the ability - or willingness - to grow beyond her committed social conservative base.”

[Sioux-san]

Now there’s a good choice! I’d even break my rule and sport a bumper sticker.

[truthfreedom]

yeah

[Gargantua]

Not going to happen. Palin in 2012 & 2016. If Cain is still interested in 2020, he'll get his shot then.

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