Now that I am, for the moment, in the Kasich camp, it’s worth comparing him to the rest of the field. In ascending order:
Christie — Not only will the NRA take him out, he’s got other problems. “Double Down” was a pretty good book on the 2012 campaign. It says when Romney vetted Christie as a possible VP pick, there were some questionable deals in Christie’s background, serious enough to eliminate him from consideration. Joisey is a place where a lot of questionable things go on. And I don’t think his bully act has legs.
Bush — It’s not only that everybody is sick of Bushes. He’ll have to defend his brother’s record. Enormous deficits, bullshit policies like “No child left behind”. And thousands of fine young Americans in an early grave because of his lunatic nation building. He took the Republican brand down, and we’re just starting to get it back. Fuggedaboutit. Your dumb shit brother with his compassionate conservatism (read “soft”) ruined your chances.
Cruz — I don’t really know why, but I don’t like the guy. Smarmy, cocky, self-absorbed. He’s a great example of why a high IQ is of such limited value in politics. He lacks judgment. He doesn’t know what he doesn’t know. Call back in 2024. And in the mean time, study up on Article V, smart guy.
Jindal — He’s on board with Article V, and that says a lot. Impressive guy, smart as hell, but not much of a politician. Good governors figure out how to work with their legislature. From all I’ve heard, most of the R’s in the Louisiana legislature can’t stand the guy. But what an HHS Secretary!
Walker — Dullsville. Too bad, but being an effective communicator is part of the job. A year ago I told Rep. Chris Kapenga, our guy in Wisconsin, that he needed a speech coach. He said they’re working on it. I haven’t seen any improvement. Plus, for some reason he won’t come out for Article V. That does not speak well of him.
Perry — He’s all Texas, all the time. W not only screwed his brother Jeb, but made people sick of the whole Texas thing. Biddulph says he’s with us on Article V, so I’m sympathetic to him. He’ll get over The Big Flub from 2012. Good record and all, but a Governor in Texas doesn’t have all that much power, so he’s claiming credit for things he had little to do with. And, did I mention , he’s from Texas.
Pence — He gives a good speech, and is an out front guy on Article V. Excellent record in Congress and as Governor. But nothing stands out about the guy. Why Mike Pence? I don’t know.
Paul — It’s between him and Kasich, as far as I’m concerned. We are in a libertarian moment, and he’s timing it right.
Kasich — I always liked the guy. He’s got a good attitude. Plenty smart, good on his feet. Good record, on the Budget Committee, and as Governor of the must win state for R’s.
And he’ll be campaigning for Article V.
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