Michele to Run Against Barack in 2012?

Monday evening in New Hampshire, the GOP held a debate. For what purpose, we ask ourselves? Neither a clear strategy nor a solution for nine percent unemployment, in addition to a hazy climate regarding the candidates. For Obama there is still no real danger in sight.

And yet, 2012 could be a good opportunity for the Republican Party to concoct an image of itself as a strong party, a pioneer of American society, which the W. years undermined. And to propose an emblematic candidate who symbolizes American society. Too soon for a Latino (the largest minority in the 2010 census)? A woman? Sarah? No. Michele: Yes, with a single “l,” but she already stands on her own two feet, has proven experience and the famous fire in the belly. Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is gaining more and more prominence in the media.

To surprise America and win the election, Republicans must come up with something that no one expects of them: a spark of genius. The Democrats sent a black president to the White House in 2008. Well then, they can send a woman to the top of the ballot for 2012. What pioneers!

Let us imagine the Republicans’ communication strategy to win back voters, in the writing style of U.S. agencies.

Background

Democratic President Obama, who arrived in the midst of an economic crisis, enjoys solid approval in public opinion — 50 percent — and his image is pretty good. Of his two campaign pledges, he implemented the health reform that extends social insurance coverage to 50 million Americans. Despite a massive investment plan, he has been unable to reduce unemployment, which is still at nine percent. The Democrats lost the mid-term elections in the House, but held on to the Senate. It is expected that the Americans will re-elect him.

Problem to be solved

The crisis is not over. Employment has not taken off again. The Democrats have few cards left and the Republicans do not seem to have any solutions to offer. This situation is stagnant and unhealthy.

Objective

Surprise Americans by deciding to present a female candidate and change the image they have of the Republican Party.

Promise

By electing a woman, Michele Bachmann, you are pioneers, and you make America’s progress with other visions. The Democrats did not do it. You are proud of your party.

Carrier of the promise

Michele Bachmann is the Republican who has the qualities to become the first female president of the United States. She is a very good tax lawyer.

Minnesota Congresswoman and founder of the Tea Party Caucus in the House, she made a name for herself at the 2011 State of the Union speech and responded to President Obama on behalf of the Tea Party. She is a beautiful woman, a mother, and the public feels close to her.

Expected benefits:

To break away from the negative and tarnished image of the W. Bush years.

To participate in a bold project.

To use the tea partiers’ boundless energy to embark on the campaign for a convincing woman, unlike Sarah Palin who is media-hungry and superficial.

To make the Republican Party the first party in U.S. history to present a woman candidate for the U.S. presidency.*

This could transform the 2012 campaign into a real confrontation of ideas about American society and the role of women. This would partly neutralize Michelle Obama’s impact. And entertainment is guaranteed: She is very telegenic.

*Editor’s note: If nominated, Congresswoman Bachmann would be the first women presidential nominee in the history of the Democratic and Republican Parties. In American history, 28 women have received the presidential nomination from parties whose slates achieved ballot access in at least one state.