Potential dark horse

[Napoleon]

Could Michael Steele be a potential dark horse in a Republican primary or as a VP pick in 2016? I know he has limited experience in elected office but he presided over one of the largest Republican victories ever when he was RNC Chairman. He also led a "Fire Pelosi" bus tour. If his campaign could replicate this creativity and innovation, he could be a threat. He has been an advocate of giving the GOP a hip hop makeover. Is Michael Steele the dark horse superstar sitting right before the GOP's eyes?

[Napoleon]

OMG please stop with these nonsensical suggestions

If you said Barack Obama was going to be the next President right after Bush's reelection, people would be saying that to you. Politics is so unpredictable these days, Obama proved dark horse candidates can win. Everyone thought Hillary Clinton and John Edwards were the serious contenders. If you're paying attention, I said "potential dark horse" not "clear front runner". Please discuss the topic at hand in context.

[Napoleon]

OMG please stop with these nonsensical suggestions

If you said Barack Obama was going to be the next President right after Bush's reelection, people would be saying that to you. Politics is so unpredictable these days, Obama proved dark horse candidates can win. Everyone thought Hillary Clinton and John Edwards were the serious contenders. If you're paying attention, I said "potential dark horse" not "clear front runner". Please discuss the topic at hand in context.

You're missing it...Obama was young, charismatic, inspiring, and a United States Senator. Steele is boring, hasn't held an office higher than Lieutenant Governor, and lost both his 2006 election for Senate and his 2010 reelection bid as RNC chair. Comparing Steele to Obama is quite ludicrous in fact; I'm not saying you have to be a big name to have a shot at the presidency, but there are certain things you need if you want to rise as a dark horse and Steele does not have any of those.

You already know all that though...

You're ignoring all the important anecdotes. Look at the 2012 GOP primary. Herman Cain emerged as a dark horse despite NEVER holding elected office. Now he didn't win but at one point he was a threat. I'm asking if dark horse Michael Steele could maybe replicate or surpass that level of success.