You know, we’ve sure been through the mill with these candidates, haven’t we?
They’ve all had a turn as flavor of the day and coming soon time to hone in on a choice. Though I caution that I will support the Repub nominee except maybe not Romney, still pondering that. I do know the alternative is Obama, I get that.
And I consider Newt a problem though he does have superior gift of gab and having a Republican with great communication skills would be something new. Still I think he changes with the wind; I’m not convinced he has an ingrained Conservative idealogy is what I’m saying here. The Dems make mincemeat out of these sorts.
I like Cain and should he get the nomination I will heartily support him. Yes I’m a bit worried about what might pop up out of the woodwork but I note that once he flaunted the fact that he has a lawyer on the case the frenzy has died down. Those women out making accusations with no proof at all (and oddly coming out of only Chicago whilst Cain lived all over America) need to know that damaging someone’s reputation can have a cost.
I’m okay with Perry. Again, should he get the nomination he gets my whole-hearted support.
Forget Romney or Huntsman....for now let me pray that on some miracle neither of them get the nod.
But with all the hoo-haw dying down I now look back with more gentle eyes at....MICHELLE BACHMANN!
Seems to me that she survived the flavor of the week nicely. I mean, what did the media and the RINOS have on Bachmann to go nuts over? She stepped on her tongue a few times maybe? Like that’s never happened before in the history of the world.
I’d venture they don’t have anything major on her anywhere else we’d have heard it by now. She stands her ground and while some get annoyed, she points out how sometimes the other opponents’ are wrong in the things they say.
Anyway, that’s where I stand for now.....and since you beg me to continue on....here’s my preferences for nominees in order.
5-Romney
4-Huntsman
3-Gingrich
2-Cain
1-Perry
....Michelle Bachmann now at the top of my list.
My democrat sister thought Michelle Bachmann was a Mormon. This, of course, it the problem with democrat voters, who make their decisions based on fictional portrayals of politicians.
I pointed out to her that Huntsman WAS a Mormon, which she didn’t know.
I will vote for whoever gets the nomination on the GOP side. I do not think the nation can withstand 4 more years of Obama. We will end up as he intends, barefoot and in rags, wandering the landscape foraging for food with the dogs.
Fish.....why no Santorum on the list ? Huntsman but no Santorum. He’ll show well in Iowa.
Requirement 1 is to defeat Obama. I truly believe that the future of the country is at stake and 4 more years of Obama has a good chance of irrevocably destroying the country. Regardless of who the candidate is, the no-brainer choice is to be enthusiastic in voting Obama out of office.
As a frequent reader of this thread and occasional responder, I have read many of your comments and I believe you do get it. It is primary season and passions of who the Republican candidate colors much of the thinking. I am in the anti Romney faction but will enthusiastically vote for him over Obama.
Here are my choices.
1. Newt
The ability to articulate a message and hold Obama accountable. Do not underestimate the power of the MSM to frame the discussion. One example. In today's FOX News Sunday, Wallace, as all media has done, harped on the tax issue. Who has ever asked what did the Democrats offer in the Committee? To my knowledge, the Republican committee members themselves never raised that point.
2. Cain
He was weakened by his foreign policy answers and his response to the editorial board. He also needs to better describe 999 to sell to the public. If he is able to recover, he is likeable and would be a good candidate.
3. Santorum
There is a lot of substance to him. His strategy in Iowa makes sense although I do not think it will help bring him into the upper echelon. His only chance is if Newt emplodes and there is an yearn for the anti-Romney candidate.
4. Romney
This is where I consider vote Obama out. He would appeal to moderates. He has been good in the debates. He would be light years ahead of Obama. However, I do not believe at this point in the primary, people should settle on Romney.
5. Perry
I am concerned with his ability to debate and frame the discussion. Also I think with media cooperation, that as a Texas governor he can be linked with Bush. Unfortunately, much of the electorate does not think and can easily be mislead.
6. Bachman
When she pulled out in front from winning the Iowa Straw poll, I was excited. Perry, in a brilliant stroke, destroyed her momentum and propelled himself to the lead when he announced immediately after the straw poll. Then he imploded in the debates. Bachman has not impressed me in the debates.
7. Huntsman
He would be a tough candidate for Obama to beat. My Democratic friends like him as a candidate although I doubt if they know his views. If he gets traction, I would like to hear more of his views.
8. Ron Paul
I like the libertarian point of view. I think he would be a disaster largely because I do not believe he would be able to accomplish much.
Any one of these candidates would be far superior to Obama. Once we have a nominee, regardless of who it is, I will be a crusader for all of us to come together and vote Obama out of office. Hopefully, we can be just as enthusiastic to vote in favor for someone as well. I know that when it comes time - you will definitely get it and vote against Obama.