Tuesday, May 15, 2007

The Republican Candidates for President

This introduction to the top twenty prospective Republican candidates for President (via Andrew Sullivan) is very funny. It also highlights just how weak their field is.

A couple of extracts:

17.

A HUGE BARREL OF OIL

Pro: Coveted; influential; beloved by business community; understood by allies and enemies alike.

Con: Unlikely to support biodiesel-fuel development in the Midwest, potentially hurting chances in Iowa primary; slick.

7.

SAM BROWNBACK

Pro: Serves as a positive role model for ethnic brownbacks all over the country.

Con: Such an ethnicity does not technically exist; lacks the pen-gripping power of Kansas Senate predecessor Bob Dole.

1 comment:

Meg said...

I think the one for John Edwards is the best... Con: As a resident of two Americas, he must raise twice as much money and spend twice as much time campaigning.