Obama's re-election: 5 reasons he's 'unbeatable'

The odds of a second term for the president are good, argue some commentators, despite his diminished poll ratings and a disillusioned base

The president may have to overcome some obstacles if he wants to win a second term, but the GOP's state of disarray may work in Obama's favor.
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Surprising no one, President Obama announced on Monday that he intends to seek a second term. But the playing field he faces is rockier than it was in 2008. As a sitting president, he can no longer enchant voters with the promise of "hope and change," and he'll have to overcome several serious obstacles. Still, some commentators think it's a near certainty that Obama will stay in the White House through 2016. Here are five reasons why they consider him "unbeatable" in 2012:

1. The Republican Party is a divided mess

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