But other than Hillary, they've got no-one rising to the top. Who would want to? A 'rat challenger will first have to beat the Clinton machine (heck, just survive) in the primaries then run against a GOP candidate who will be holding all the cards based on 'rat "leadership" over the past 8 years. (again, assuming the GOP candidate comes out swinging) 2016 is not going to be a good election cycle for any serious 'rat up and comer to throw his/her hat in the ring.
The GOP isn't much better, a few names keep coming up. From what I can see the election is going to be the GOP's to win or lose. If they run Jeb - Bush fatigue will kill them. If they run another RINO the TEA Party will kill them. If they run a moderate or centrist trying to reach across the aisle in the election the 'rats will beat him/her. This is not a time for half-**sed half measures. Another RINO and the GOP is done as a political party. (they're d**n near there now) A lot of GOP voters are fed up with RINOs and wishy-washy wimp candidates. We won't vote for the 'rats, but we will vote with our feet - either abstaining or voting for the real conservative candidate, pulling votes away from a poorly chosen GOP candidate. You had better listen GOP - you can win or lose in '16, it is entirely up to you.
You make some good points.
I’ve said on here for a while now that I don’t think Hillary! will run in 2016. One person that I think might throw his hat in the ring is Jerry Brown. Call me crazy.