[SmoothTalker]

" I wish people would reserve judgement until more is known about the platform these candidates are running on"

Key phrase is "platform these candidates are running on." Both Mitt and Rudi have taken some liberal positions in the past on some key issues. What they "run on" may not be close to what they actually think. I tend to prefer candidates who have been consistent on issues and don't lean whichever way gives them the best chance of being elected.

[LtdGovt]

Well, it's very difficult to figure out exactly what politicians 'actually think'. And even if you do find out, and it is inconsistent with what they do, what they will do is more relevant, in my opinion.

[dirtboy]

I tend to prefer candidates who have been consistent on issues and don't lean whichever way gives them the best chance of being elected.

I also prefer conservative epiphanies that do not coincide with a campaign for a new office.

[Jack Black]

What they "run on" may not be close to what they actually think. I tend to prefer candidates who have been consistent on issues and don't lean whichever way gives them the best chance of being elected.

Yes, of course. Other wise we are saying it's OK for you to 1) survey us 2) tell us what we want to hear 3) win the election 4) govern based on how you really feel not what you told us to get elected.

Bush ran as a fiscal conservative. Anyone seen any sign of that?