Living in an echo chamber can lead to poor decisions. If you are a Republican, and tuned into Fox News, then you are convinced Barack Obama is OMG the worst president ever! Since November’s election is going to be a walkover, the Republican primary is what matters. Never mind those pesky moderates and wishy-washy Mitt Romney. Now is your time to choose a proper Christian conservative – blissfully unaware that you are actually voting for Obama.
Before you cast that ballot, you might want to check out the competition. President Obama is widely admired, on the other channels. He is a fearsome campaigner, and he has built an epic nine-digit war chest. For the Republican contenders, there is only one statistic that matters – and it’s not endorsements from church groups.