If republicans had run someone better, more reasonable . . .

[ProSense]

2. It's

"Man, that convenient, curious rationale sure is catching on fast among recalcitrant Democrats."

...being pushed like everything else to create the impression that Obama sucks.

Jeb Bush v. Obama: What if?

Since some Republican commentators continue to clamor for an alternative to the current Republican field, we included Jeb Bush in this month’s PurplePoll to measure the current Republican candidates against a popular former Republican governor who is not in the race.

Though Governor Bush carries the assets and liabilities associated with the Bush brand, and has of course not run a campaign, he nevertheless runs just as strongly in a general election trial heat as the current Republican field. He trails President Obama by just five points (42%-47%) in the critical 12 Purple States that will determine the election’s outcome.

Governor Bush is well liked among Republicans in these swing states – 49% offer favorable ratings. Importantly, he has the lowest unfavorable number among GOP swing state voters: 26%, which is 9 points lower than Gingrich, and 12 points lower than Romney. Gingrich is the least liked of the three among independent voters (29% favorable, 55% unfavorable).

More: http://www.democraticunderground.com/100241583