Republicans fear they do not have a candidate they believe has the best odds of beating Obama (vote, democratic)
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican Party's traditional kingmakers are losing a battle with anti-government Tea Party populists to choose the candidate who will challenge President Barack Obama in the November 2012 election.
For the first time in almost 50 years, the party's leaders fear they do not have the power to anoint the candidate they believe has the best odds of beating the Democratic opponent, according to senior strategists, former Republican lawmakers and analysts.
Instead, the Tea Party wing of the Republican Party is driving the debate and ultimately the decision, they said, which could have consequences that reach far beyond 2012.
Just as predicted, the Tea Party is ruining it for the GOP.
What they don't have is one candidate they are 100% behind and that isn't all bad. They know, most of those running can beat Obama or stand a damn good chance.
What they don't have is one candidate they are 100% behind and that isn't all bad. They know, most of those running can beat Obama or stand a damn good chance.
I guess it's good to have hopes and dreams in life. For there not to be a clear front runner, plus not a single republican candidate leading Obama at this time shows just how weak and completely disorganized the GOP are.
I guess it's good to have hopes and dreams in life. For there not to be a clear front runner, plus not a single republican candidate leading Obama at this time shows just how weak and completely disorganized the GOP are.
Romney is leading Obama, however certain factions might not allow him to get the nomination.
Depends on which poll you look at on any given day. One yesterday had him leading.
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