Who will run against Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential election?

guardian.co.uk home Location ^ | Thursday 4 November 2010 | Ed Pilkington

[LibFreeUSA]

Sarah Palin and Mike Huckabee are among possible Republican nominations – but who else could oppose the president? more...

[LibFreeUSA]

IMHO here is the road to the WH for Republicans in 2012.

These are the 2008 Obama states that need to flip to Republicans in 2012 in order to get to over 270. All the while keeping the states that McCain/Plain won in 2008:

Here are the states (with electoral votes) and Election percentages Obama/McCain from 2008:

- FL (27) 51/48
- OH (20) 52/47
- NC (15) 50/49
- VA (13) 53/47
- IN (11) 50/49
- MN (10) 54/44
- IA (7) 54/45

While keeping same McCain/Palin 2008 states and Democrats can still keep:

- CA
- NY
- PA
- MI
- IL
- WA
- OR
- NV
- CO
- NM
- MD
- DE
- NJ
- ENTIRE New England, and DC

[cowtowney]

Tim Pawlenty
Mike Pence
Marco Rubio
Chris Christie

[HushTX]

Were it not for the age requirement, I would run just to visibly oppose him.

But I guess I can live with someone else running, since they have a better chance than I ever would.

I’m not a huge Palin fan, but the fact that it would infuriate the libs makes me consider the possibility.

[tomd2]

the question is which Democrat will challenge Obama in the primaries.

[WinOne4TheGipper]

NV and CO are more likely than MN. Hopefully, since we have a foothold in PA now, that state will flip as well.

[Cicero]

Oh, yeah. Like we’re going to ask the Communist Guardian who we should run for President?

I agree. Let them consult with the Democrats who to run against that loser in the primaries. I’m sure they can find a few good Communists willing to do the job.

[RC one]

I'm going to start throwing Boehner's name in whenever this question comes up. He's experienced, he's a conservative, he's a natural leader, he's a Representative/speaker of the house from Ohio and we need Ohio big time. Oh yeah, he's also freaking awesome and drives the left crazy. What's not to love about this guy?

[Gator113]

Anyone can apply, but Palin can win.

Palin 2012

[shelterguy]

I don’t think hussein will be on the ticket in 2012.

[Responsibility2nd]

the question is which Democrat will challenge Obama in the primaries.

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No question in my mind.

Hillary Rotten Clinton.

End of story.

[snowrip]

Rubio/Palin
Boehner/Palin
Boehner/Issa

[dforest]

I think Obozo really wanted the GOP to win the Senate and the House. Why? because it will now make him look bad to rule by executive fiat. AFTER ALL, dems still run the Senate.

If we are smart, we will run a candidate that can appeal to a cross section of voters.

We can win this with the right candidate.

[seoul62]

No, to Pawlenty, and a definite yes to Pence, Rubio and Christie. My Dream candidate is Allen West. He tells it like it is and he is a man.

[mountainlion]

Rick Perry

[tcrlaf]

“If we are smart, we will run a candidate that can appeal to a cross section of voters. We can win this with the right candidate.”

MIKE PENCE....

[Eric Roelfsema]

I am surprised no one brought up the name of Former Speaker Newt Gingrich for President.

Newt is the one guy who will absolutely destroy Obama in debates and he does not need a TOTUS for everything.

[Responsibility2nd]

Palin/Bachmannn

Palin/Bachmannn

Palin/Bachmannn

[tomd2]

I’ve heard Russ Feingold and Howard Dean are exploring a primary challenge because the nutroots far left are disappointed that Obama has not done enough

[hflynn]

but who else could oppose the president?

I really do not believe that we can be sure who will be President prior to the 2012 Elections. Start reading Ulsterman and the White-House-Insider. Obama is a very sick puppy being treated for deep depression (probably Paranoia Depression).

[Responsibility2nd]

Newt?

Are you high?

I could see the Grinch running. Sure.

As Hillary’s VP.