Obama no longer a shoo-in for Democratic nomination in 2012

Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 09:15 AM

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Barack Obama may be no shoo-in for the Democratic nomination in 2012.

The latest opinion poll shows Obama has only 70 per cent support from Democrats to be that party's nominee in 2012.

That's down about 20 points in the past few months alone.

While it is still very difficult to see anyone beating Obama for the nomination, it seems clear that even hard core base Democrats are tired of his inability to take the fight to Republicans.

There was a discussion on Anderson Cooper on CNN last night about the possibility of a challenger to Obama last night, an unheard of scenario just a few months ago.

It is easy to see why however.

Gallup has his popularity sliding down around 39 per cent, lowest of his presidency while the Republicans mop up the media agenda with the swirls and currents of their own primary race.

Obama in Iowa yesterday seemed to have little to offer, the same tired old bromides about job creation and blaming Congress.

He should really look in the mirror if he wants to blame anyone for the paralysis.

Right after killing Bin Laden his approval soared and he had every opportunity to capitalize.

Instead he rolled over and played dead on the debt ceiling issue, I believe a pivotal moment in his presidency.

It was beautifully encapsulated in a cartoon at the weekend when Obama was shown trying to negotiate to get his dog Bo off his bed.

The negotiation ends with Bo on the bed and Obama sleeping on the floor saying 'OK that's a good compromise.'

That's how many Democrats believe he handled the debt issue,

A challenger from the left, ala Eugene McCarthy in 1968 in New Hampshire next year could make it very interesting.

Not saying it will happen, but the specter has now been raised.

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AngelPrecious | Aug 16, 2011, 02:11 PM EDT

jdi, I definitely agree. What shocks me is that I am not seeing more support for one of Ireland's "favorite sons"!

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Towngate | Aug 16, 2011, 12:19 PM EDT

Niall, a chara: I think you have this one right! This one-term 'novelty' puppet may have been wise to keep his origins secret - he and his mysterious puppet-masters knew one day he would need somewhere to run to and hide! Just so long as he stays away from Ireland!

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FastEddy | Aug 16, 2011, 12:15 PM EDT

Mmmmm ... this is not news. Between ObamaCare and the fed/treasury/g'ment spending hoseups and the various wars unabated, El Presidente' will have difficulty getting cab fare from business and the unions are turning a blind eye to His rhetoric, pontification and failed and too often absolutely disastrous Central Planning schemes. There are way too many democrats who refuse to accept the fascist elites' dictatorial pronouncements, slander and outright lies about the state of the nation. ABOB = anyone but Oh Bummer.

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AngelPrecious | Aug 16, 2011, 11:49 AM EDT

Colkelley, I would vote for Rice in a minute myself!! She is brilliant and actually understands how to run a government, unlike Obama. If things get worse, I CAN see someone putting their hat in the ring on the Democratic side. BTW, I would also vote for Herman Cain over Obama! In fact, Cain is one of my favorite candidates!

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irishbob | Aug 16, 2011, 09:58 AM EDT

Obama is a do nothing type of person. He did nothing while in the Illinois State Senate and the US Senate. However, I will him credit for one think, since being elected president he has worked overtime to put this country into a nosedive from which it may never recover. The major difference between Carter and Obama is that one is White and one is Black. If Carter and Obama were the only two playing a game of musical chairs, and there was only one chair remaining when the music stopped, they would both stand there wondering what to do next. Carter has to be salivating knowing he is no longer the worst American President. Will 2012 ever get here?

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cathy/marty | Aug 16, 2011, 09:54 AM EDT

MATT DAMON AND MARTIN SHEEN PRES. AND VICE PRES. WHAT A COMBO. I THOUGHT WE HAD ENOUGH ACTORS IN WASHINGTON ALREADY???

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michaelidaho | Aug 16, 2011, 09:51 AM EDT

"A challenger from the left ... could make it very interesting." Not really. It would just mean a "shoo-in" for the Presidency for the Republicans.

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themurphia | Aug 16, 2011, 09:42 AM EDT

A bit of reverse psychology from the O'Dowd...given the outcome of past endorsements the strategy to undermine the 'guys' chances could work I suppose...way things are going...!

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colkelley | Aug 16, 2011, 09:30 AM EDT

Obama is a failed President because he never should have been elected. While Jimmy Carter (accepted to be one of the worst Presidents ever) at least had the experience of one term as Governor of Georgia, Obama's experience was limited to running for office, voting "Present," then running immediately for a higher office, voting "Present," then running for President - where he can't get away with voting "Present." He remains a "man of mystery" with his educational records hidden (why?) and even compared to George W. Bush's "fumblemouth" he is a terrible public speaker unless reading from his teleprompter - and the left-wing explanation is that Bush fumbled because he was an "idiot" while Obama stutters and stammers because he is "brilliant." Admit it, folks, y'all got snookered. Too many people voted for him because he promised a "post-racial America" and we now have racism worse than it has been for decades...and others voted for him to "prove they were not racist." I did not vote for him because he was and is an "empty suit," but I would have voted for the brilliant and talented Condoleeza Rice in a heartbeat.

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lad1912 | Aug 16, 2011, 09:23 AM EDT

If the trends continue - Hilary will be the nominee - unless we can convince Martin Sheen to be President of the US and Ireland

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