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Budget fallout: Ryan vs. Rubio in 2016 presidential contest
US representative and former vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) voted for the Biden-McConnell budget to raises taxes and delay needed debt reduction. In contrast, US...
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There seem to be a lot of assumptions, such as a steadily growing economy. I'm not sure that's going to happen for any significant length of time between and Nov., 2014. And how the economy is doing may determine whether, as Robert notes, a need is perceived for a major third party.
I agree with Robert that the Dems are unlikely to do much different between now and 11/14. However, I don't agree that R&R are out of touch. They represent a significant minority. If I remember Am. Hist. correctly, that was how the current Rep. party was formed and how their first presidential nominee, Abraham Lincoln, won. It also propelled Teddy Roosevelt and his Bull Moose party to second place in 1912, and there are other examples.
PJ is right about ambition, the proverbial "fire in the belly" and Rubio seems to more than Ryan. But I think there will be other serius contenders.
The Tea Party has a spotty record.Regardless of the recent successes it has had,it was also responsible for the Christine O'Donnell debacle and claimed(falsely)credit for Scott Brown's victory,which turned to ashes in its mouth when he voted in a moderate fashion consistent with his history in the state legislature.
In the end these two look to be the leading contenders in the Presidential sweepstakes.(Are we actually talking about the 2016 race alreadey? Of course we are;it's the fun of it).And circumstances, both foreign and domestic, are likely to make this conversation irrelevant.Still , kudos to Rubio for a smart political vote.(Remember, it was the Koch brothers who financed the Tea Party early on.Follow the money.)