[Impy]

Harding is maligned as the one of the worst Presidents, I have to rate him among the best, clearly better than the vast majority of his successors.

I don’t think any backbenchers will be getting elected President in the age of TV though. A shame cause some would surely be good Presidents. In the old days you could have dark horses or impressive flashes in the pan just come out of nowhere.

Cruz though I find quite viable despite his limited tenure. Obama was the first case of a President with such a small time in (meaningful) station since what, Wilson? He was a totally unknown failed US House candidate 8 years prior to his election. It won’t be as easy for Cruz without the help of the MSM but in the age of celebrity there is something to be said for striking while the iron is hot, if Cruz wants to be President he shouldn’t wait.

[sickoflibs]

I wonder if Cruz ran if Dem Birthers would appear?

[Elsie]

In the old days you could have dark horses or impressive flashes in the pan just come out of nowhere.

WHAT?

I wouldn't exactly call 2008 the OLD days!