Top GOP Senator: Obama's 2012 Odds Are Tied To National Security -- Washington Post
President Obama stands a good chance of being reelected in 2012 if he makes progress in Afghanistan, he adopts a tougher line against Iran, the economy improves and there are no major terrorist attacks in the United States, a senior Republican said Saturday.
Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (S.C.), who has become a leading GOP national security spokesman, said that if Obama is looking for cooperation with Republicans, a continued U.S. military effort in Afghanistan is "one area where Republicans feel comfortable standing by the president" and are likely to give him more support than many in his own party.
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My Comment: All President's and U.S. elections are influenced by national security. While the economy has always been priority #1, if people feel uncomfortable with what is happening on the international scene .... for a small and significant percentage of the electorate this will influence their vote.
For President Obama, I still strongly believe his biggest weakness will be the economy. The wars abroad have dropped off the radar for most people, and international trends and developments hold limited interested for everyone with the exception of those in the media and the Washington political establishment.
But throw in one big "9/11" terror strike, or a new war somewhere in the world .... all bets are then off, and anything can then happen.
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