The biggest hurdle for rp is the general electorate. Does anyone really believe the same nation that elected Obama in 2008 will go for rp in 2012 over Obama? Come on, let's be real here. Nothing against rp as I like him a ton but seriously , the average soccer mom inde who hears rp say she is going to have to rely on charity for health care is not going to be amused. It's not fair, but it's the USA in 2011 as of now.