I  have been putting out, with exception last week, a look at where the  main presidential contenders stand as they vie to lead the nation over  the next 4 years from 2013 to 2016. This past week, I did not do up a  new standing since there had been little to no change in the political  climate.

Of  course there was a major announcement this past Tuesday when former  Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum suspended his campaign to head the  Republican ticket. This suspension, though not official, did in fact  make former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney the de facto presumptive  Republican nominee to face President Barack Obama in November.

Former  House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Texas Congressman Ron Paul are still  running for the GOP nod, but the stars are not aligned in either's favor  and are so far behind to rule them out of contention for the  presidency.

Therefore, between now and November, I will be looking at how both Obama and Romeny are faring in answering the question: "Who's Running to Be My President".

Romney - Current lead contender:

4 Ears of Corn

Romney  stays at 4 ears of corn. He is is starting to just be Mitt and leaving  the more personal interaction to his wife, Ann which is good. He has  pivoted toward the general election which is to his benefit.

Obama - With GOP majorities in both the House and the Senate:

1 Ear of Corn

President  Barack Obama stays at 1 ear of corn as well. His continued game of pass  the buck makes him appear anything, but presidential. As noted, the  only way I can say a 2nd term for the President is if there are  Republican majorities in Congress to provide adequate checks and  balances. Adding to the downside for the President is his blatant attack  and apparent misunderstanding of the balance of power with the Supreme  Court.

From the Cornfield, that's The Cornfield Standings for the week of April 15th.

You can always keep up with The Cornfield Standings here:

http://marksden.com/standings.html