This event has to have set would-be Republican 2012 challengers to Obama on their heels. Which candidate in an already thin field benefits? Or will this have faded enough by then and it will still be 'about the economy stupid'?
Certainly the charges of Obama being weak and indecisive on foreign policy, most recently heard with Libya, have disappeared and should Gaddafi fall his star will rise higher.
It is along way off and much can happen, but IMO Romney is the strongest challenger if he can overcome his party's right, due to his past support of abortion rights and creating a state-sponsored health care system, as he has money, good looks and not a lot of negatives.
However he will have to have to face a powerful tale of two presidents stance.
Bush on Bin Laden 6 months after 9/11
http://youtu.be/4PGmnz5Ow-o
Obama on Bin Laden 2008 Debate
http://youtu.be/ze_pG6Q62HA
Obama two nights ago.
http://youtu.be/kKHsjRzUTLQ
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