Even the Obama-loving Brits are getting it


The Economist perceives that Barack Obama's re-election prospects are in trouble- and only questions which Republican can beat him.

But  it sort of answers its own question:

In terms of talent, the current line-up is not without hope. Jon Huntsman, Tim Pawlenty and Mr Romney have all been first-rate governors: they can claim the sort of hands-on experience of government that Mr Obama so signally lacked in 2008. Mr Romney could get it right this time; or the more charismatic Mr Huntsman could soar. All the same, there are other current and former governors who this newspaper wishes were in the race—notably Jeb Bush, Chris Christie, Mitch Daniels and Rick Perry. As for Sarah Palin, her antics are helping no one, other than Mr Obama; she should put up, or preferably shut up. Michele Bachmann, a right-wing congresswoman, can carry the tea-party banner.

Michele Bachmann, Ron Paul and Sarah Palin are, of course, irrelevant; none of them would have a chance against Mr. Obama, and only a Republican party which has completely taken leave of its collective senses would consider nominating any of them. But Romney, Pawlenty and Huntsman (as well as some theoretical dark horse not yet in the race) might well defeat The One next year. In fact, unless the economy stages a remarkable comeback before then, one of them very likely will.

HT: Real Clear Politics

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