President Barack Obama
Barack Obama will be a shoe-in Democratic candidate for the 2012 election. The only uncertainty right now is which Republican opponent will Barack Obama will be facing off against in 2012.
Election 2012
The Republicans have several things to consider when they select a candidate in the upcoming presidential election. The first and foremost of which is what the direction of the party will be. Ideally, they would want to be the party of national security, low taxes, reduced government spending, and family values. But the candidates come from a wide array of backgrounds.
The major issues that Republicans will need to keep in mind in the upcoming election is this:
Mike Huckabee was known to increase taxes as Governor.
Mitt Romney was once pro-choice.
Sarah Palin may be a classic Conservative but is she too partisan?
Bobby Jindal is a fresh young face to the Republican party but how much do we really know him?
These issues will eventually sort themselves out as the Republican primary progresses. But just as the race in 2008 had several front runners at several different times, the 2012 election appears as if it will be no different.
The Democratic party is in a really strong position. The economy is poor but they will be blaming the Republicans for that. And unless the Republican party is able to put together a message that is not only different from the Bush years but a drastic contrast with Obama's economic policies, they would stand no chance.
Currently, Obama polls in the mid-60s approval rating. And when paired up with any of the prospective 2012 presidential hopefuls, Obama leads by about 15%.
President Barack Obama
Election 2012
The Republicans have several things to consider when they select a candidate in the upcoming presidential election. The first and foremost of which is what the direction of the party will be. Ideally, they would want to be the party of national security, low taxes, reduced government spending, and family values. But the candidates come from a wide array of backgrounds.
The major issues that Republicans will need to keep in mind in the upcoming election is this:
Mike Huckabee was known to increase taxes as Governor.
Mitt Romney was once pro-choice.
Sarah Palin may be a classic Conservative but is she too partisan?
Bobby Jindal is a fresh young face to the Republican party but how much do we really know him?
These issues will eventually sort themselves out as the Republican primary progresses. But just as the race in 2008 had several front runners at several different times, the 2012 election appears as if it will be no different.
The Democratic party is in a really strong position. The economy is poor but they will be blaming the Republicans for that. And unless the Republican party is able to put together a message that is not only different from the Bush years but a drastic contrast with Obama's economic policies, they would stand no chance.
Currently, Obama polls in the mid-60s approval rating. And when paired up with any of the prospective 2012 presidential hopefuls, Obama leads by about 15%.
President Barack Obama