I didn't realize onomastics and orthography were going to be issues this time around.
Mitch Daniels can probably withstand enemies who spell "real" with an I and an H.
Seriously, mocking how people spell their names isn't exactly taking the high road to respect as a pundit.
Ideology aside, if we can learn anything from watching John McCain stumble and bumble his way through the 2008 general election, it should be that a self-destructive, not truly ready for prime-time, ultimately uninspiring and unsympathetic figure will not do well against Obama.
If the right candidate isn't out there, he or she isn't out there.
Sure, another McCain or Dole would lose. So would another Goldwater -- and by a larger margin.
Daniels is clearly not the most inspiring of imaginable candidates, but if you're waiting for Superman or Superwoman, you'll be waiting a long time.
“Daniels is clearly not the most inspiring of imaginable candidates, but if you’re waiting for Superman or Superwoman, you’ll be waiting a long time.”
Says who?