LIFE'S QUIRKS - HOLLYWOOD IN POLITICS?

We recently enjoyed a political cartoon by Tom Toles in the Washington Post. It showed the GOP elephant in his polka dot boxers.

The robust tusked one is pictured attempting to pick one outfit containing dozens and dozens of suits from an open closet that is marked "2012 Candidates".

The balloon over the elephant reads: "But, not one of them fits."

If you're a registered Republican - like myself - you've got to be asking, "Why not?" Why is it so seemingly difficult for a political party that had an elected President in charge for 8 years, appear now, over two years later - to not be able to find a viable candidate?

Why this apparent lack of locomotion four full months since the successful midterms after which their Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell declared, "Our primary goal now is to see to it Obama doesn't serve a second term."

Would you agree with me that's a little like putting the cart before the horse? It would seem finding a viable platform and a candidate might be an even better start to their campaigning.

Is it possible that the GOP brass is still seeking someone with the credentials of attractive seniors like Al Dole or John McClain - their two most recent failures wrapped around "two term George"?

The GOP braintrust seems to find it difficult to forego old ideas. As a result they have po'd most of the union members in this country. So, let's forget that crossover vote.

Their success with appealing to the rest of the country by controlling illegal immigration is laughable due largely to the successful lobbying efforts of the US Chamber of Commerce, a Republican stalward.

People once compared the Republican party to the "old" CBS network that seemed hellbent on selecting only programming that would appeal to older Americans.

Since that time CBS demographics suggest they are the most creative network in coming up with successful new shows that appeal to a multi-generational audience.

Recent TV hits include CBS's "The Good Wife"- "Hawaii 50"- "The Defenders","The Blue Bloods","NCIS LA" & "The Defenders" to go along with with old favorites "NCIS", and their "CSI's" operating out of every location with the possible exception of Wilmerding, Pa.

Perhaps,it's now time for the Republican Party to start picking their presidential candidate from CBS's lineup. May I be the first to suggest LL Cool J from "NCIS LA", Tom Selleck from "Blue Bloods", or Mark Harmon from "NCIS"?

OK;I know. LL's clearly out of the question for the Grand "Old" Party. He's a person of color. They had a Secretary of State with that distinction who lost favor becaue he had the gall to disagree with short white politicians.

But, let's give some thought to Selleck. We know he's never served as the Governor of California and, being the fictional NYC Police Commissioner won't cut it either. However, like Reagan, he's good looking - eloquent - tall - funny etc. Besides,in his new hit show,he appears to dye his hair also.

If not that route, how about an ex-quarterback turned actor from a quaint university out in California and who still wows the women - "NCIS" star Mark Harmon?

If you could pull him away from his image of building a boat in his basement while disdaining power tools - and getting shot up occasionally - he seems like a natural choice to make the transfer from NCIS in Washington, DC over to The White House.

The GOP should choose one of them as their candidate. They're tried and true actors who memorize their lines every week.. That's certainly preferable to having to remind Sarah and Newt that what they just said is the complete opposite of what they were quoted as telling CBS's Face The Nation, 10 days ago

Both actors seem to appeal to the ladies and some of them still vote. There is no doubt in this blogger's mind they could not possibly have made more ridiculous Presidential candidate choices than the men in power at the GOP.

Women vote for women too. So, the GOP might also want to consider starting a groudswell movement for Michele Bachman the beautiful House Representatve from Minnesota. Remember: selecting a person who didn't know what they were talking about got them a guy who enabled the party to tread water for two "fool" terms.

Good looks sell - ask CBS.

If asked to talk to the GOP brass (right before pigs fly) I would say, "Once you get your most recently elected GOP party chairman to go the way of his misguided predecessors, it still might not be too late to choose CBS CEO Les Moonves,as your next Republican Party Chairman.

He picked those successful TV shows, turned the old network around and has a lot of time on his hands now that he doesn't have to deal with Charlie Sheen until the unlikely trial date.

Don't give up on LL Cool J, either.

Keep in mind: That "LL" still stands for: "Ladies Like Cool J."