Posted by
John Embry on Sunday, January 13, 2008 10:19:11 PM
John Embry Commentary
Dismal prospects for the GOP?
I know that most political pundits predict that a Democrat will be in the White House next year. Likewise, I understand that certain indicators suggest that the GOP candidate - whoever that may be - faces an uphill battle. Nevertheless, all is not lost.
Barack Obama, should he be nominated - appears at this point to be all talk and no substance. He talks so much to say so little and there's probably never been anyone with his lack of experience win the presidency. When the harsh critiques come - and they will come - what kind of candidate will he be? Can he make it through the General Election with feel-good rhetoric wrapped around the mantra of change? And Hillary Clinton … well there's not much to say here that hasn't already been said. She carries baggage all the way from Little Rock to the White House. Any true executive experience she may claim must run through her notorious husband. Is America ready for Bill Clinton - The Sequel? I'm not so sure.
Republicans are lucky that the Democratic nominee will be either Obama or Clinton. The potential weaknesses of their General Election campaigns give the GOP an opening. However, the Republicans need to start coalescing around a candidate - preferably by the time Super Tuesday results are known. It's also imperative that the GOP nominee selects a solid VP candidate to put together an attractive and electoral-friendly ticket. Then, the race is on.