Prolescum
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Assuming he stands, of course.
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I'm often perplexed at the people selected to represent Britons, but fuuuu... Are any of these candidates likely to convince enough people in enough places that they can adequately replace the incumbent?
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Newt Gingrich The former House Speaker and nemesis of Bill Clinton is deeply conservative but is seen as too radical for moderate voters.
Rick Santorum The former Pennsylvania senator is beloved by the religious right and outspoken in condemning homosexuality.
Haley Barbour The Mississippi governor is seen as too much of a "good ol' boy" to appeal much outside the South.
Mike Huckabee The former Arkansas governor won Iowa in 2008 and could repeat the process, but has created controversy by slamming Obama's background.
Tim Pawlenty The former Minnesota governor could appeal to centrists as well as Republicans, but lacks charisma.
Jon Huntsman Governor and ambassador to China, Huntsman has charisma but is unknown to most Americans and disliked by powerful Republican conservatives.
Michele Bachmann The Minnesota congresswoman gave the official Tea Party response to Obama's State of the Union speech in a televised appearance that was roundly panned by critics.
Mitch Daniels The Indiana governor is solidly conservative, but having a hard time gaining name recognition.
Herman Cain The black Tea Party favourite is a radio show host and former head of a pizza company. He is also a rank outsider.
Sarah Palin John McCain's former running mate is the great wild card of the race: will she or won't she run? She has a fanatical support base, but is a joke to many other Americans.
I'm often perplexed at the people selected to represent Britons, but fuuuu... Are any of these candidates likely to convince enough people in enough places that they can adequately replace the incumbent?