re: #121 ralphieboy

The Republicans and Democrats have a solid 30% of the electorate locked up who are going to vote their party no matter who leads it.

Their success lies in their ability to reach the 40 percent in the middle.

Clinton appealed to it and won. Dubya appealed to it and won. Obama appealed to it and won. Who will be the most appealing to them next time?

The independents flocked to the R in the recent elections. As to who specifically for the Presidential election, the Republicans need to put forth a better candidate if they are going to win the big one.