Daniel1611
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During the 2008 election, a slogan of sorts was repeated by Republicans like Sarah Palin: "Who is Barack Obama?"
The campaign one-liner was used to draw attention to Obama's inexperience and the perception that America didn't really know much about him since he was only in Federal politics for a few years.. Obama had taught at Harvard and been a community organizer before being elected to the Illinois Senate in 1996 where he served for 6 years until he was elected to the US Senate in 2004. Obama was criticized for having only four years of experience in national office and no executive experience. If you remember correctly, this was a big deal for Republicans in 2008.
Now, one of the Republicans' favorites for 2016 is in a similar position. Like Obama in 2008, Cruz has only 4 years of experience in Federal office and no executive experience.
I personally could not care less as I did not vote in 2012 and will not vote in 2016. But I would like to see some consistency from the Republicans, and I hope they will ask: Who IS Ted Cruz?
The campaign one-liner was used to draw attention to Obama's inexperience and the perception that America didn't really know much about him since he was only in Federal politics for a few years.. Obama had taught at Harvard and been a community organizer before being elected to the Illinois Senate in 1996 where he served for 6 years until he was elected to the US Senate in 2004. Obama was criticized for having only four years of experience in national office and no executive experience. If you remember correctly, this was a big deal for Republicans in 2008.
Now, one of the Republicans' favorites for 2016 is in a similar position. Like Obama in 2008, Cruz has only 4 years of experience in Federal office and no executive experience.
I personally could not care less as I did not vote in 2012 and will not vote in 2016. But I would like to see some consistency from the Republicans, and I hope they will ask: Who IS Ted Cruz?