Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Thinking About 2012

Two names I'm seeing mentioned with increasing frequency as possible (and desirable) GOP presidential nominees for 2012 are Rob Portman and Chris Christie. Portman is running for Senate in Ohio and looks likely to be elected, Christie is governor of New Jersey.

Here is Jay Nordlinger's Impromptus column for National Review Online wherein he finds both men worthy. Add their names to the list that already includes Mitch Daniels, John Thune and Mitt Romney.

I suspect Sarah Palin will turn out to be a sort of latter-day William Jennings Bryan figure. That is, one heck of a motivational speaker but possibly not of presidential timber. Another example of this is Newt Gingrich - a marvelous speaker, one of the smartest guys in the party, but he doesn't pass the character test.

Look on the bright side, unlike the Democrats we've got no shortage of solid, qualified people from among whom to select.