So before I went to work with a client this morning, I came along this article in the Cincinnati Enquirer. Which reminded me of what happened in the 2008 primary between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
" Former and probably future GOP presidential contender Mitt Romney didn't draw even half as many people for his book-signing at Joseph-Beth Booksellers here Thursday as potential rival Sarah Palin did last fall." via Cincinnati Enquirer.
Its really not hard to the see the parallels between the two sets of candidates, so I am surprised that more people haven't brought it up. Romney is the less exciting, less personable policy wonk with loads of experience ie Hillary. Palin is the exciting, fresh face, with less experience and less policy ie Obama. Everyone thinks that Romney is the best suited for the job but Palin brings in the large crowds and energizes people to come out and donate money. Romney has paid his dues, and continues to by giving money to candidates and Palin pretty much just appeared and riding the wave of conservative populism and anti-Washington feeling.
This is probably not unique in terms of political history, there is always an older more established candidate and that young gun who rides on feeling. It is also way to early to know if thats going to be the two main primary candidates, since Palin is more of a political celebrity at this point. I have no doubt Romney is running, I just doubt whether Palin is going to give up her bank-ability to run a very uphill campaign.
"One of the first people in line to get an autographed book was 30-year-old Jodi Reaves of Beattyville, Ky., who wore a T-shirt that said "Proud Conservative" and "Romney-Palin 2012."
"That would be my dream ticket," Reaves said. "As long as Mitt is on the top of the ticket.""
Yea, heard that before...
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