Rick Snyder 2016

[Oldiesfreak1854]

It's a nice thought, but as a Michigander, I don't think it will happen.

[Oldiesfreak1854]

He will probably squeak by in November and look less appealing and looking broadly at Michigan's economic position his record is not that all impressive. Michigan UE is still much higher than the nation's and job growth numbers are still in the bottom 10.

Sure, but they're much better than they were under Granholm.

[Oldiesfreak1854]

Governor of a big purple state with a business background?

Incorrect.

Michigan is a Democratic presidential base state.

Fair enough. I thought it was within five points of the popular vote, although it's actually closer to six. It's winnable for Republicans, but only in a very good cycle.

Technically, that suggests Snyder is even more impressive.

Bush only lost Michigan by five points in 2000 and three points in 2004.  Obama and Clinton carried it by wider margins because those were strong Democrat years nationally.  Michigan is clearly a swing state and NOT safely Democrat.

[Oldiesfreak1854]

This whole conversation is incredibly moot since Rick Snyder will not win reelection in 2014.

Yes, he will.

[Oldiesfreak1854]

This whole conversation is incredibly moot since Rick Snyder will not win reelection in 2014.

Yes, he will.

Uh did you see today's PPP poll? It looks REALLY good for Schauer. His name recognition is atrocious yet he ties Snyder, and Snyder's approval rating is absolute garbage. And Snyder's "right to work" law is unpopular. It's Michigan, so undecideds will break Democrat, and like pbrower said, GOTV from big labor as well as a general increase in Schauer's name recognition (and as a result, popularity) will get Schauer over the line.

Have you seen the other recent polls?  Snyder is comfortably ahead in those.  I'd rather take my numbers from a nonpartisan pollster than the polling arm of the Democratic party.