Barack Obama garnered more votes than any elected President in American history ~ almost 67 million (66,882,230) to John McCain’s 58 million (58,343,671). Love Obama or hate him, there’s one thing that can be agreed upon. His use of social media was masterful and a huge factor in getting him elected President of the United States.
And I’m gonna go out on a limb here. (I have been known to do that?!) Obama will win again in 2012. Here’s why…
7 Reasons Why Barack Obama Will Be Reelected in 2012:
1. STAR POWER. There are millions that love him. He is “American Idol” personified.
2. INCUMBENT PRESIDENT. Hard to beat an incumbent President. His two predecessors were (George W. Bush & Bill Clinton). His dad (George H.W. Bush) wasn’t, but Reagan was. And so 3 of the last 4 Presidents served two terms and were reelected.
3. THERE IS NO ONE THAT CAN BEAT HIM. The Republican field is weak. Newt (Gingrich) has too much baggage. Sarah (Palin) has been destroyed. Christie (Governor in New Jersey) isn’t gonna run. There’s talk about Rubio from Florida (Senator). Or Bobby Jindal (Governor Louisiana). Or Pawlenty (former Governor Minnesota). Do you see anybody here that can beat Obama. See what I mean.
4. THE MEDIA. In Obama’s back pocket. Even Fox News is doing the wimp dance.
5. WAR (CAMPAIGN) CHEST. Shattered all records for fund-raising in 2008. One the last counts had it at upwards of $600 million. That’s mind-boggling. Nobody can compete with that.
6. HOLLYWOOD. All I have to mention here is one person: Oprah. ‘Nuff said.
7. SOCIAL MEDIA. Has it mastered (like I already said). Second time around will be (and is) even more formidable.
(Above picture in the public domain: HERE.)