candidate, might have had, and went for one of their own, someone fiery who could represent their concerns and agendas. If the Democrats were going to try for two history-making Presidencies back to back--the first African-American President and now the first woman President, the Tea Party Republicans were determined to seize that history for themselves by nominating a woman as well. Sarah Palin, having dithered throughout the primaries trying to make up her mind whether to run or not, and carrying negative baggage from the 2008 campaign, lost her opportunity and the mantle fell on Rep. Michelle Bachmann. To unify the party and draw the Establishment money and support to her campaign, she persuaded Mitt Romney to join her on the ticket as her VP.

Thus began the historicTwo-Woman Campaign.

---From The Chick is in the Mall: An Irreverent Memoir of the 2012 Presidential Campaign, by Anonymous (believed to be a former Obama White House aide)

This turned out to be a solid game. I played the role of Hillary Clinton with Udall as my Vice-President. My opponent was Michelle Bachman with Mitt Romney as her VP pick. I didn't try any particular strategy other than to fund raise as often as possible but not at the expense of other strategic moves. As long as I could keep my Regional markers hovering around the middle of the track, I would fund raise. If they sank below that, I would go on the offensive and Advertise to raise them back up or, if necessary, to switch them back to