http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/chi-chapman-obama-reelection,0,622512.column
Once again, Chicago Tribune's Steve Chapman discusses Obama's chances at reelection but this time, it isn't as much a question of will he be reelected or not; it's a question of "is it worth it?" The Republicans now have majorities in Congress, so even if Obama does get elected for a second term, he will, as Chapman says, be wishing for the good old days of 2011 when he didn't have to wrestle with the Senate and the House nearly as much. On top of that, since his approval rating is lower than ever and since many more will now not hesitate to contradict and criticize him, it would be best to hand the Demorcatic ticket off to someone who is more situationally suited for the role, a person such as Hillary Clinton. As Chapman notes, she would have to face the grueling task of getting the country out of a recession while Obama would just sit back, relax, and not have to worry about a thing. That point is valid, but knowing Obama, he won't simply hand over the nomination without a serious fight. One way or another, winning the nomination, according to Chapman, is only half the battle since, because of the losses the Democratic party is suffering due to the failing economy and high unemployment, winning against the Republicans will prove to be a serious challenge.
Once again, Chicago Tribune's Steve Chapman discusses Obama's chances at reelection but this time, it isn't as much a question of will he be reelected or not; it's a question of "is it worth it?" The Republicans now have majorities in Congress, so even if Obama does get elected for a second term, he will, as Chapman says, be wishing for the good old days of 2011 when he didn't have to wrestle with the Senate and the House nearly as much. On top of that, since his approval rating is lower than ever and since many more will now not hesitate to contradict and criticize him, it would be best to hand the Demorcatic ticket off to someone who is more situationally suited for the role, a person such as Hillary Clinton. As Chapman notes, she would have to face the grueling task of getting the country out of a recession while Obama would just sit back, relax, and not have to worry about a thing. That point is valid, but knowing Obama, he won't simply hand over the nomination without a serious fight. One way or another, winning the nomination, according to Chapman, is only half the battle since, because of the losses the Democratic party is suffering due to the failing economy and high unemployment, winning against the Republicans will prove to be a serious challenge.
Hello Dennis:
ReplyDeleteThis looks fine; where on your blog are the other 2 by Chapman?
Have these been posted?
+5/15 (?)