Barbour Out On the Hustings

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American Spectator:

WASHINGTON -- There are finally some rustlings on the hustings -- you will pardon my attempt at poetry. Republican presidential hopefuls are moving about in places like Iowa and New Hampshire -- does that clarify my admittedly amateur attempt at rhyme? I simply could not resist.

It was rather quiet out on the hustings a few weeks ago, and frankly for me it was a little gloomy. I have been saying for months that President Barack Obama is dead in the water. He will lose in 2012. He has no experience as a chief executive and he is every day in every way proving it. He is the most left-wing President in our history and he is sedulously engaged in proving that left-wing politics are ill-suited for America or for any country that wants to prosper. Our President was a perfect inspirational speaker when there was something to be inspired about, for instance the prospect of his presidency, but Americans have experienced it. He will lose in 2012, if the Republicans put up a plausible candidate. Even an implausible candidate has a chance, which I suppose is why Newt Gingrich is running.

Yet up until a week or so ago we were hearing from the smart money boys that Obama could not be beaten, and so the President was looking invincible. Perhaps he would run unopposed, but now it appears there will be a Republican in the race. Well, let me say it again: A Republican will present himself or herself, and if the candidate runs on sound ideas Obama's next project will be creating a presidential library.