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Rory McIlroy an example of how Republicans can succeed in 2012 says top GOP strategist

Posted on Saturday, July 02, 2011 at 07:59 AM

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Rory McIlroy as a poster boy for the Republican race for president in 2012?

That is exactly what top Republican strategist Matthew Dowd is advocating in National Journal this week.

Dowd writes "Before Rory McIlroy’s triumph fades in our memories, it’s worth considering the lessons the young Irishman’s U.S. Open victory offers for the 2012 presidential race.

"As he headed into the U.S. Open weekend, McIlroy explained that his strategy was to set an overall goal, do his best, play things out in small segments on the course (in his mind, three holes or so at a time), and not pay much attention to the leaderboard. This strategy served him well since he was able to hold the Open trophy after setting tournament scoring records.

"His approach could be a model for Republicans who want to take on President Obama in the 2012 general election. Setting a goal and then playing it out day by day is also great advice for living our lives."

Seems like Rory is taking on magical powers when it comes to the US media and political pundits!

Dowd does not stop there however even bringing McIlroy's mother into the campaign;

"Take the race in small segments as McIlroy did, and know that doing well in those segments adds up to achieving the overall goal.

"The nomination process for Republicans will be determined by many factors. But the election candidate who approaches the contest as McIlroy did is likely to end up playing in the final twosome in the fall of 2012 against President Obama. In the process, the election candidates should stay grounded and not take themselves too seriously.

" As McIlroy’s mom reportedly said to him over and over again growing up, and as I heard in my Irish household many, many times: “Get over yourself.”

There you have it ---McIlroy for 2012!

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themurphia | Jul 03, 2011, 04:01 AM EDT

Actually more like snooker out of doors is probably more accurate...

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themurphia | Jul 03, 2011, 03:33 AM EDT

Golf is a four letter word...'a good walk ruined'...a game for fat mainly unfit forty year old corporate 'bankers'...give or take a consonant...How a game that is the outdoor equivalent of darts was ever designated a 'sport' defeats me...'Sports' people are pretty one dimensional but at least 'real' athletes are physically attractive...unlike golfers who look like any one you might see in the street...So getting back to your point... Yep...Rory is just like every other 'lad'...and what is that occent all about...maybe that's waht passes for pawsh in Cinety Dine?...Bory Rory...

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brianmack | Jul 02, 2011, 07:51 PM EDT

Niall, maybe I'm a bit off but I totally agree. I grew up in a totally Irish home and believe me, Rory was raised like my brothers and I. No "airs" and if you ever thought you were better than your friends, the saying, sticks in me mind today, was; "get over yourself!"

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oldboreen | Jul 02, 2011, 11:33 AM EDT

Oh dear oh dear Niall, not one of your best!!

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themurphia | Jul 02, 2011, 11:11 AM EDT

The hype about McIlroy rivalled that of the ERgasm in the Irish press...you'd think he'd discovered a cure for cancer ...the guy hits a very small ball into a very small hole...tha's it...End of story Rory...He is not the Messiah altho' since Ireland swapped God for Mammon maybe that requires some revision...and don't even get me started on that occent...

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NYCsheridan | Jul 02, 2011, 10:11 AM EDT

Niall, this just may be the most idiotic piece you've ever written.

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