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As many have already said, the 2012 presidential election is not the most interesting contest. Romney, an extremely wealthy venture capitalist, has a difficult time relating to the average American. Inside the Actors’ Studio host James Lipton has even offered Romney some tips on how to properly campaign and relate to Americans. Simply put, Mitt Romney is one of (if not the) most boring presidential candidate in recent memory, and I believe that Barack Obama will easily win the 2012 presidential election – unless super PACs get in the way. So, let’s talk 2016 for a brief moment.
Vice President Joe Biden will turn 74 shortly after the 2016 presidential election, six years older than President Reagan was when he was first elected. Biden is also known for his political gaffes. Vice President Biden is certainly a smart and experienced politician, especially in foreign policy. I believe, however, that his political liabilities make him a vulnerable candidate for Democrats in 2016, especially against inspiring candidates like Marco Rubio. Hillary Clinton is also a potential candidate, although she has denied any consideration for 2016. Hillary has seen her favorability ratings rise significantly during her term in the less-politicized Secretary of State role. She would be 69 in 2016, which would certainly not disqualify her but is older than many of her likely Republican opponents. Despite the increased favorability, she is still a divisive figure as well and may have a difficult time convincing independents to vote for her. There’s got to be better candidates, right?