Even after Rick Perry made a late entrance into 2012 Republican Presidential field, it seems that many commentators, columnists, strategists and politicians are still not pleased with the primary field. Amid the enduring cry for ex-Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin to enter has also arisen calls for Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey, Mr. 9/11 himself Rudy Giuliani, and oddly Senator Marco Rubio of Florida to make their official entrances. Who says Republican’s don’t like diversity?
Honestly, this should be fairly embarrassing for the Republican Party by now. The speculation for who will be entering the race has maintained this same pace and temperament since the early spring. Every week, it’s the same old story: the Republicans are waiting for Mr. or Ms. Right to come along and capture their hearts. The only problem is that unfortunately each would-be suitor just lacks an overall appeal. Like every relationship cliché, this one will end with the Republicans discovering that love has been in front of their nose the entire time.
The ideal Generic Republican candidate who beats Obama in polls does not exist in reality. It shouldn’t be a surprise that conservatives have failed to grasp this by now. This is terrific for Obama, since the longer this process draws out, the more the failings of the existing Republican candidates becomes apparent to all voters, not just Republicans.
Meanwhile, the media continue to entertain their limitless imaginations, obsessing over hypotheticals such as weight matchups between undeclared candidates.