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To: Vigilanteman
someone like Fred Thompson or Mitt Romney over the finish line, both of whom I think will be past their prime by 2012, but both of whom ranked #1 and #2 respectively in favorable ratings among Republican candidates.

"When asked to choose among some of the GOP’s top names for their choice for the party’s 2012 presidential nominee, 64% say Palin. The next closest contenders are two former governors and unsuccessful challengers for the presidential nomination this year -- Mike Huckabee of Arkansas with 12% support and Mitt Romney of Massachusetts with 11%."

50 posted on 11/19/2008 4:50:10 PM PST by KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle (G-d watch over and protect Sarah Palin and her family.)
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To: KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle
I'm not sure where you are getting your data, but I think you are confusing first choice with favorability ratings. My data on favorability ratings came from an internal survey before Super Tuesday when Fred and Mitt were both in the low 70's. Sarah Palin was not even on the radar screen at that time.

Both Fred and Mitt play better to the economic conservatives, but are respectful of the evangelical conservatives. Huck pisses on the former, but is respected by the later. Sarah Palin is loved by both factions and is, therefore, the best choice.

Let's face it: The presidential contest has become a dumbed-down version of American Idol. Sarah outshines any of the guys out there with the possible exception of Bobby Jindal. She would, however, be wise to put one of the older guys on the ticket for the maturity and experience factor. Either Fred or Mitt would be good for roughly the same reasons-- both are decent speakers and debaters and both have been out of Washington long enough (or never been their in Mitt's case) as to be seen as a clean break from the past.

Since Huck is the topic of the thread, I just don't see what he has to offer. Economic conservatives despise him (and the feeling is mutual). Evangelical conservatives simply don't support him in large enough numbers to win any region outside the southern base. He adds a little in area of experience, but nothing in the area of maturity.

85 posted on 11/20/2008 6:34:48 PM PST by Vigilanteman (Are there any men left in Washington? Or, are there only cowards? Ahmad Shah Massoud)
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