Will Obama be re-elected in 2012?

[Smashchu2]

Mr Khan said:

Smashchu2 said:

I don't think so. Obama did not do a very good job last election (he won states Kerry lost in 04 despite Kerry having more votes in those states). It was a perfect storm for the Democrats (republican in office for 8 years, war going on, economic downturn, weak republican canidate). Obama is a very weak politician from what I've seen. He's just too green. Also, the Health care bill could ruin him if it either makes the republicans upset (Republicans are the majority party in the US) or there is too much animosity from the people over it (not sure about this one, but I've heard there are a lot of people upset).

It ws a bad strategy, though, to make the bill kick in in 2016. This was probably due to Obama not wanting to receive flack over it (and save face), but if he loses to a republican, they will over turn it or they will amend it so much it would basically be irrelivant.

Registered democrats are the plurality, i believe. But neither party has enough swing to decide the election, it's that wishy-washy undecided middle that needs catered to.

I've heard that before. Of course, I will admit, I may not be the most up to date on all the political workings.