Does 2012 still feel like an inverse 2004 to anyone else?

[King]

Feels more like 1996, at least in terms of the primaries.

Bob Dole-Mitt Romney
Pat Buchanan-Ron Paul
Phil Gramm-Michelle Bachmann
Steve Forbes-Herman Cain
Dick Lugar-Newt Gingrich
Lamar Alexander-Tim Pawlenty/Jon Huntsman
Bob Dornan-Thad McCotter

Huntsman is Arlen Specter; Pawlenty is Pete Wilson.

Alexander would be Mr. Perry.

[King]

It feels more like 1979.

In July 1979, Carter had an approval rating of 28% and an umemployment rate of 5.7%.

(Doesn't make sense if you put it like that, but I guess there was other... stuff. )

J.J. just enjoying his delugion.

[King]

In July 1983, Ronald Reagan's approval rating was 39%.
In July 1963, John F. Kennedy was still alive.

In July 2011, we know nothing about Obama's first term.

[King]

In July 1983, Ronald Reagan's approval rating was 39%.
In July 1963, John F. Kennedy was still alive.

In July 2011, we know nothing about Obama's first term.

And in July 1991, George H.W. Bush had an approval rating of 72%.

Yes, so why are we even here?!?!