Who wins?

Who wins and what are the likely maps if the economy is good, average or bad?

[turn out the women and Hispanics in droves]

Such a ticket would turn out the women and Hispanics in droves and combined with Obama campaigning also the Blacks and Asians.

I don't see how Christie would win here, because in 4 years nobody cares about Sandy anymore and his approvals will probably be around 50% again.

Sure, but they wouldnt all be voting Dem with a female Hispanic VP candidate with charisma and a compassionate image. Hillarys popularity will be down too.

And let's not forget that Hillary was a divisive figure in 2008. Moreover, she's an establishment type candidate and Christie could perfectly lead a populist "anti-establishment" campaign.

What about Clinton vs Christie?

Who wins? Discuss with maps

Those politicians are popular at the moment. Who could win in a match-up, who are the likely running mates and what's the likely electoral map?

Who wins?

According to you who wins if Christie's VP is:

- Condoleezza Rice
- Susana Martinez
- Mitch Daniels

 Discuss with maps

What about Mitch Daniels?

According to you, who wins the primaries if the candidates are:

Republican field:
-Chris Christie
-Jeb Bush
-Rick Santorum
-Rand Paul
-Sarah Palin
-Jon Huntsman
-Paul Ryan
-Minor candidates

Democratic field:
-Joe Biden
-Andrew Cuomo
-Elizabeth Warren
-Brian Schweitzer
-Mark Warner
-Martin O'Malley
-minor candidates

Discuss with maps

According to you who wins? Discuss with maps

Hahaha you guys are stupid! Obam isn't ahead by 10 points so it's biased!!

It's good news ... for Obama

Who will win in 2016 if it's:

- Cuomo vs Christie?

- Biden vs Christie?

- Warren vs Christie?

- Cuomo vs Rubio?

- Biden vs Rubio?

- Warren vs Rubio?

- Cuomo vs Paul?

- Biden vs Paul?

- Warren vs Paul?

- Cuomo vs Huntsman?

- Biden vs Huntsman?

- Warren vs Huntsman?

Discuss with maps

Who will win the Dem Primaries if the candidates are:
- Andrew Cuomo
- Elizabeth Warren
- Brian Schweitzer
- Mark Warner
- Martin O'Malley

Who will win the GOP Primaries if the candidates are:
- Chris Christie
- Marco Rubio
- John Huntsman
- Rand Paul
- Allen West

And finally, who will win the General Elections in this scenario?

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I agree that Christie/Rubio is a likely GOP ticket but wouldn't Klobuchar make more sense than Franken?

Cuomo/Klobuchar 2016!

Well I thought that Franken could be a liberal Darling so ...

Hello guys. How will the 2016 elections if the candidates are:

Republicans:
- Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie
- U.S. Ambassador to China and Governor of Utah Jon Huntsman
- Senator Marco Rubio from Florida
- Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky
- Senator John Thune from South Dakota
- Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton from Maryland
- U.S. Representative Allen West from Florida
- Businessman Herman Cain from Georgia
- Governor of Mississippi Haley Barbour
- Political consultant Fred Karger of California

Democrats:
- Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo
- Governor of Maryland Martin O'Malley
- Governor of Montana Brian Schweitzer
- Senator Al Franken from Minnesota
- U.S. Representative Denis Kucinich from Ohio
- Former U.S. Representative from Tennessee Harold Ford Jr from New York
- Senator and Former Governor of Virginia Mark Warner
- Former Senator Russ Feingold from Wisconsin
- Governor of Massassuchetts Deval Patrick

I do assume here of course that Barack Obama wins the 2012 Elections.

Who is the most likely to win Iowa? New Hampshire? South Carolina? Florida?
Who might win the primaries? Who will drop out first? Who will gain the major endorsements?

[Chris Christie]

Hello guys. What are your predictions for  2016 elections if the candidates are:

Republicans:
- Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie
- U.S. Ambassador to China and Governor of Utah Jon Huntsman
- Senator Marco Rubio from Florida
- Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky
- Senator John Thune from South Dakota
- Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton from Maryland
- U.S. Representative Allen West from Florida
- Businessman Herman Cain from Georgia
- Governor of Mississippi Haley Barbour
- Political consultant Fred Karger of California

Democrats:
- Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo
- Governor of Maryland Martin O'Malley
- Governor of Montana Brian Schweitzer
- Senator Al Franken from Minnesota
- U.S. Representative Denis Kucinich from Ohio
- Former U.S. Representative from Tennessee Harold Ford Jr from New York
- Senator and Former Governor of Virginia Mark Warner
- Former Senator Russ Feingold from Wisconsin
- Governor of Massassuchetts Deval Patrick

I do assume here of course that Barack Obama wins the 2012 Elections.

Who is the most likely to win Iowa? New Hampshire? South Carolina? Florida?
Who might win the primaries? Who will drop out first? Who will gain the major endorsements?

Why isn't Obama running for reelection?

I don't think it's realistic. Anyway good job!

Thune has been pretty successful in South Dakota politics, serving three terms in the House and is probably going to win re-election in the Senate with ease this year.  He has charm, charisma and he's family-oriented. 

For those of you that see my posts, you know I'm a moderate, "RINO" I suppose.  That being said, I would strongly support Thune for 2012.

1) He comes from an outside state, SD, which could serve as an advantage, similar to Carter (GA) in 1976.

2) He has the conservative establishment behind him

3) He doesn't come across as one of those ignorant types.  For example, he's said that while he is strongly pro life and against gay marriage, he understands and RESPECTS the other side's opinion.  The tolerance factor I like.

4) He's a very good speaker and doesn't make gaffes.

5) From what I read, his record is clean.  There is no dirty work on him, which is an advantage.

6) His location in the Plains/Midwest could be an advantage to the GOP, which is rtying to still break into the upper midwest (although we got IA back in 2004

7) He's got charisma.

While the cupboard appears bare, I think this is our man for 2012, or maybe 2016, if he feels 2012 becomes unwinnable depending on the economy in the next two years.

I actually did a project on a fake 2012 election with Thune as the GOP nominee. I agree with all of your reasons. Your analysis is spot on.

where's the link?

No state north of the Mason-Dixon is voting Huckabee

If you take a look at some polls from 2008, Huckabee was the most competitive Republican (after McCain) in the Rush Belt. He was competitive although he wasn't well known among americans.

In this area, Obama's elitism may not fit among the working class. Mike Huckabee shares their values and will b very popular there

He'll be Huckabee's Secretary of Treasury and he supports FairTax

[Could Daniels help Palin in this case?]

Could Daniels help Palin in this case?Discuss

NOTHING could help Palin an ANY case.

Being a mom and having a teenager with a baby, a son in Iraq, and a husband who was a teamster connects with alot of voters.

I agree with Derek.
Seriously Americans are angry and the Left which his helped by the medias want to kill Palin politically.

It's the same thing with Huckabee who can possibly beat Obama if the election was today ...

A Schwarzenegger candidacy in 2008 or 2012 (of course as a successful Governor)
A Palin Candidacy in 2012.
As you wish

Could Daniels help Palin in this case?
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