Reply #3: answers

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{1} Do you believe that President Obama may face a difficult contest in the 2012 election?

To be sure. His lackluster performance on the economy and the unlimited corporate spending of his opponents make this an uphill fight for him. The only thing on his side is that the Rs are scary.


{2} Can you identify any group of states (for example, Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania) that could create difficulties in the context of electoral votes for President Obama?

All of 'em. Also, don't forget that those Midwestern and Northeastern states are smaller now in the electoral college than they were in 2008. I don't see how he can carry OH, IN or FL.

{3} Which republican candidate/ticket do you think would be most difficult for President Obama and VP Biden in 2012?

Doesn't matter. The R goal will be to demonize Obama. The RW media and corporate cash will sanitize whoever the Rs nominate.

{4} What issues will cause the biggest problems for the Democratic ticket?

The economy and all the things the Ds failed to deliver. That and campaign spending by corporations.

{5} Can you think of a third-party candidate/ticket that would cause problems for the Democrats? For the republicans?

Not for the Rs. There can always be a spoiler on the left.