Was Obama beatable in 2012?

[Progressive Pessimist]

It's doubtful.

In hindsight, 2020 was a pretty massive win for him in spite of the popular vote swinging right. Obama's closest state being Florida, which wasn't even necessary to win is a testament to how much of a once-in-a-lifetime candidate and campaigner he was.

His wins in the Midwestern and Rust Belt states, especially, look unrepeatable right now for any national Democrat. There was way too much that needed to be overcome by any Republican candidate to beat him in either election.

[Progressive Pessimist]

It's doubtful.

In hindsight, 2020 was a pretty massive win for him in spite of the popular vote swinging right. Obama's closest state being Florida, which wasn't even necessary to win is a testament to how much of a once-in-a-lifetime candidate and campaigner he was.

His wins in the Midwestern and Rust Belt states, especially, look unrepeatable right now for any national Democrat. There was way too much that needed to be overcome by any Republican candidate to beat him in either election.

You mean 2012?

Yup, I agree that under the actual conditions, Obama was probably not going to lose. Not the with the tableau of candidates available.

Yes, whoops!