The Fix profiles the presidential chances of South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the giant killer who took down Tom Daschle in 2004. Of all the candidates that have been talked about, Thune to me is the most natural. Meaning he won't have to change past views or differentiate from past campaigns to transition into a national race. He also has very little baggage. But he's a senator from a small state, and other than beating Daschle he doesn't seem to have done much else policy-wise. Then again, in this Age of Obama since when did experience count for anything?
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Thune will be tough to beat, both in the primary and the general. He's got a lot going for him.
Posted by: VA Blogger | March 30, 2010 at 06:07 PM
I think he needs to sign the "repeal and replace" pledge. And the "no new taxes or tax increases under any circumstances even if we are at war or in imminent danger of default" pledge. And we need to know his position on the birth certificate. And he must take the "no amnesty and build a giant wall" pledge. And we need to know his position on secession and nullification.
Then maybe we can pronounce him as possibly an acceptable candidate.
Posted by: Dan | March 30, 2010 at 07:42 PM
Why half step? Nominate DeMint.
The campaign theme could be "Building a Bridge to the 19th Century".
And we are not talking the second half of the 19th century either.
What a fascinating debate that would be.
Posted by: Dan | March 31, 2010 at 09:22 AM
I'm with Dan. Both parties need candidates that will step up for austerity.
Posted by: 200 Grande | March 31, 2010 at 09:44 AM