If the GOP wins Congress in 2010, is Obama more or less likely to be re-elected?

[milhouse24]

The obvious follow up question is will Bob Dole be running in 2012?  If the Republicans can find someone who can finish a 4-year term and maybe even an 8-year term, then they have a strong chance of beating a weakened Obama.  My recommendation, find someone younger than 62 and they can beat Obama.

[milhouse24]

Honestly, if the GOP wins in 2010, a higher caliber of Republican candidates will jump into the race.  Some stay out of the race because they don't want to waste their time and lose.  If Obama is seen as weak, then Jeb will run and he will win Florida and Ohio.  What does Jeb have to lose, should he back down just because the media is anti-Bush?  He's not that much of a wimp.

Old statesmen like Dole and McCain and GHWB will always lose because voters would never be convinced they can finish a 4 year term.  They want youth, energy, and charisma.  Unless you are dan quayle.