Less than a week after the election, speculation for the GOP presidential candidates began to arise. The loss by John McCain-Palin has left a void in the Republican party to redeem their name. The race is definitely open for for any new politicians to make the national spotlight.Some the rumored GOP contenders for 2012 are:
- Former Governor Mike Huckabee (AR)
- Former Governor Mitt Romney (MA)
- Governor Sarah Palin (AK)
- Governor Tim Pawlenty (MN)
- Governor Bobby Jindal (LA)
- Governor Charlie Crist (FL)
Huckabee will be in Iowa and South Carolina to promote his new book, Do the Right Thing. New campaign slogan? Maybe. One of the first stops he has planned is Cedar Rapids Iowa and Des Moine, Iowa. Iowa sprung Huckabee forward for Decision 2008. South Carolina was the first “Deep South” primary that Huckabee lost.
The prospect of Palin has increased with her new appearance to national politics. Although it is overplayed on news networks, Palin would bring out the conservative base of the party. She has stated she has no intention to run, but stated it is not out of the realm of possibilities.
No matter who becomes the first Republican Presidential Candidate, they will face many problems, especially if it is before 2010. 1) Unite the Republican Party from bitterness erupting. 2) Overcome media scrutiny for announcing their candidacy so soon. 3) Create a new platform for the GOP stance on issues that attracts former voters. 4) If nominated, face an incumbent President or Vice-President.
This post is so incomplete, it’s not even funny
There’s too much for one post.
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