I am really really sick of Obama. I don't hate him with the vitriol that the Republicans do, but I think he is an awful president. I know I want someone to run against him in the Democratic Primary ... the question is who?
I could go over all the reasons that we as progressive Democrats don't like his policies but that would be redundant because you all know why. I reject the claim of people saying "Obama is doing all he can", because we know he isn't. I also admit that Obama worsens my opinion of him by not only choosing stupid policies and compromises, but when he does so he throws us (the Progressive Democrats... who are actually quite moderate in a non-crazy right wing world) under the bus.
So who should challenge our so-called "Party Leader"? I have a few ideas... none of them are great so feel free to comment and add your own:
Howard Dean - He's inspired many of us. We love him even when the inevitable gaffes come. He lands on the correct side of most of these policy debates with only a couple of notable exceptions. On the flip side his likelihood of winning a general election might be a little low.
Al Gore - His credibility has gone way up since "An Inconvenient Truth". I think he has the chops to win an election and also be a great president. The only downside is a sex scandal in Portland that would come to heavy scrutiny were he to challenge Obama.
Russ Feingold- Wouldn't it be amazing to have someone like Russ Feingold as our president? He supports the progressive agenda, he's fiscally responsible, a seasoned and thoughtful politician. I believe he has however already publicly stated he won't challenge Obama in 2012.
George Clooney - A great progressive and a decent actor, with the speaking skills and presidential air to win. Downside is he has no experience and would get hammered to hell for it. Maybe he needs to be a Governor somewhere before jumping in this ring... unless the Republicans nominate Sarah Palin. I'll lay down money on Clooney in that match up!
Its not a great list, but its a start. Who would you run against Obama in 2012?