The feild is rather interesting.
Gingrich is the smartest of the lot. He unfortunately comes across as not very likeable. He also desimated his campaign and seems an unlikely winner. Too bad.
Ron Paul is an interesting guy but his positions are a bit hard core for me. I think most of the Democrats that like like his stance on the war but I doubt they really understand his position on social issues. Which is primarily, the government should not be involved. His stance on SS and Medicare is to make them voluntary. Make up the loss in revenue from the defense budget. Health care also gone. I’m not totally opposed to these positions but I doubt they would garner much of the Democrat of independent vote. Total elimination of the Fed is also troubling. Not saying it’s bad, just scary. He’d only get my vote against Obama, not anyone else.
Bachmann, is a bit hard core even for me as well. I’m pretty far right but her positions are just too inflexible. And she’s a bit overly religious for me. Not to mention she lacks the executive experience I’d like to see in a president. We already have a president with no executive experience and it hasn’t worked out too well. Also her gaffs are beginning to build up. Most are inconsequential but even though not substantial, they build up.
Cain is interesting. He sounds good most of the time but he seems to be learning. He has good business experience but very little political experience either nationally or internationally. I really don’t want another on the job training kind of president. The problems are too severe.
Palin, what can I say. I doubt she will enter the race and hope she uses her popularity to support rather than run. She has too many negatives and right or wrong the left has effectively destroyed her. She would be much better in a supporting role for the nominated candidate.
Romney, I’ve always liked. He is smart, has executive experience, and business experience. His romney care will hurt his chances but I think his answers have been good. I like his position on most issues and hope he fairs well in the primaries.
Perry also looks good. A little too religious for my likes but I don’t think it would affect my vote. His jobs creation record is excellent and he has done well with Texas (from aoutside appearances). I don’t know quite enough about hime yet to decide between him and Romney.
Overall I’d say it is between Romney and Perry. At this point either one would work for me. I do hope Ryan stays out of the race since he’s better where he is than on the canpaign trial. Christi, I don’t know. He looks good but has had the national exposure to define his chances.
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