Romney v. Obama: Does it even matter?

After watching the debate last night it would appear Romney has the GOP nomination all sealed up. Not like the field has produced formidable opponents.

Perry sounded like an idiot. Cain's 999 plan is ridiculous, not to mention he was the president of a pizza company. Sure, that's something of which to speak, but not in comparison to the president of the United States, you know? I actually like Huntsman only because he says whatever he wants. Did you hear about his comment about how he thought 999 was the price of a pizza??!! Awesome. But, of course, Huntsman has no chance. Pawlenty is a none factor as well as he goes around taunting his gay-hating ways. Bachmann (and Perry) is trying hard to be the next Palin, which just makes me shake my head in disbelief. She, like all the others, is a none factor. I like Paul and his views and plans to put the federal government on a serious financial diet, but all things considered, America under Paul would be a disaster. Therefore, he, too, is a non-factor.

So, yeah, Romney. The question is: Can he beat Obama?

He's a formidable debater. He knows his shit. He's an incredible leader. In some ways I think he's more equipped to solve major problems than Obama. But let's get real and remember it's all politics.

Even if Romney beats Obama, what's the chance he'll be able get anything done? America's political system is so broken that however skillful the president may be, s/he still faces the morass we call the house and senate. These days, even if a certain plan or bill has doubtless merit, the political system strips away the merits, replaces them with earmarks, and calls it progressive legislation.

My ass.