As David Weigel helpfully reminds.

By contrast, in this election cycle, not even dark horse candidates like Herman Cain or John Bolton have announced anything yet.

It’s another sign of the strength of President Obama.

(Also, John Bolton? I’d forgotten about his dark horsiness, but now that Weigel mentions it… Obama vs. Bolton—and Bolton’s mustache—would be an amazing race to watch.)

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7 replies on “At This Time in 2007, There Were 14 People Running for President”

  2. Well, the last election did not have an incumbent, so both parties had candidates. So there’s that factor.

    But I do think Obama presents a formidable challenge. The GOP isn’t exactly awash in reasonable people these days.

  3. The thought of Bolton running just cracks me up. The list of possible candidates in general is fucking hilarious. Come on back, Steve Forbes! This may finally be your chance!

  4. “It’s another sign of the strength of President Obama.”

    Kind’ve a whack statement given about 38% “Heavily disapprove” of Obama’s performance.

  5. That 38 percent constitutes hardcore righties who would never, ever vote for Obama even if he came out in black face and soft-shoed on George Soros’ trachea.

  6. @w9gMh: I misread “heavily” as “heartily,” which I think should be substituted in all future polls as an all-around more interesting word.

  7. I think it’s an even bigger concern if you think 38% of people polled are hardcore righties.

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