New Hampshire is now in the rear view mirror and the scoreboard has changed a little. I promised last week that I'd give you a chance to talk about your favorite Republican candidates. We did pretty well last week with Democrats. I very much enjoyed the comments. If you didn't see that one here it is. Let's go over the ground rules again before we start on the GOP.
- You don't have a to be planning to vote for an Republican to comment on which on you like the best.
- You can comment on what you like best about any of the candidates and what they are for.
- I will not post negative comments about any of the candidates. I'm sick of our political process being about "being against someone." So don't say "unlike so and so this person..." Just say what you like about the candidate.
- Do not correct other comments. For instance don't say "The comment by .... is wrong because"
- If your comment doesn't appear it may be because I"m editing it to keep the discussion civil.
12 comments:
Gorsh Ed, it's kind of a toss up for me. I like McCain's "straight talk and truth" kind of message...and I also like Huckabee...if only for the reason that he seems to be having a lot of fun on his campaign trail. Not to mention a Mike Huckabee/Steven Colbert ticket = good times in the white house regardless of actual conditions in the country.
Ok. Well, I love Ron Paul and everything that he stands for, and basically, if Ron Paul told everyone in America to jump off the Empire State Building onto a bicycle with no seat, I would be the first in line, because I TRUST THIS GUY.
But, since he has no shot of winning...
I'd have to say the runner up is Huckabee.
Yawn...I have no clue. I don't agree with the democrats but the republicans are so boring. I don't care about any of them.
Ron Paul.
Christian man of character
Consistent voting record with constitutional purpose
Absolute defender of liberty
Not afraid to deal with real issues that others try to sweep under the carpet
Huckabee is my fallback- since he appears to be electable
The only republican that I could vote for would be John McCain.
(Coming from someone who grew up as a die-hard republican, and now swings more moderate) I love the fact that there are so many staunch republicans can’t stand McCain. I love how moderate he is, but sticks to issues that are important to me as a Christian. I really like having someone who despises “pork politics” and seeks for real finical change in Washington. I like that he spoke out against the old strategy in Iraq, but now sees something he thinks will work, and isn’t afraid to say so. He isn’t afraid to “cross the isle” and work with anyone he thinks can help further positive change.
If it were Obama v. McCain in November, I’d have a tough time deciding which way to go.
Mitt Romney,
1. Family background (steeped in republicanism)
2. The Olympic committee turnaround (athletes, TV, fans, funders)
3. Massachusetts governorship (remarkable all around in that political climate, and he knew some of those compromises would hurt later)
4. Marriage relationship(family).
5. His positions on our military, fiscal responsibility,and
strong families
6. He may be the only one who can hold the coalition together that elected republicans since Reagon
I have no idea who I’ll vote for but I have a higher view Giuliani than most it seems. Of all the candidates on either side, I think he is the most battle tested. Romney and Huckabee have executive experience but so does Giuliani as mayor of NYC, with a populous large than many states. As a prosecutor he did a stellar job of cleaning up organized crime. As mayor he gave leadership in dealing with 9/11. He is a proven leader. I wish he were pro-life and I’m aware of his family troubles. However, he has been adamant that he is a strict constitutionalist (and will appoint judges accordingly) and that is more important to me than his personal beliefs. I also seem to recall that Reagan was divorced with estranged children.
at this point and only for these two reasons, his acceptance of the fair tax and his view on immigration, huckabee, for the moment
Ron Paul for me. Not much face time, but if you go to his web site the things he says make a lot of sense. School voucher, taxes, etc. But, I don't think he has a chance soooooooo . . . I haven't a clue who I'm voting for. Paul in the primary, but beyond that (after he doesn't get the nomination) I don't know. I think McCain has the best chance to beat Hilary or Obama. Although I don't agree with some of what he says, he is closer then the rest.
John McCain seems to me to be the best man for the presidency. His immense foreign policy experience will be of particular use in the coming years, especially as challenges like Iran and an increasingly aggressive China get bigger. He is a man of principle, as his consistent backing of the Iraq effort and of such unpopular policies as the immigration reform show. He can hold together the Republican coalition of fiscal and social conservatives
Huckabee
1. I like his ARKids health care program he put in while governor.
2. I like that he is a realistic environmentalist.
3. I love that he’s pro-life.
4. I’d want to both invite him to a BBQ and follow him in war. That’s a president to me.
This is hard for me because i am much happier with the Democrats nominees. I know that despite his low poll numbers Dr. Paul has a big following. But Paul seems to be too much of a non interventionist. I agree with some of what he says, but i couldn't back a candidate who thinks we should not have fought the civil war to end slavery, and that slavery would have just worked its self out eventually. I like the fact that Huckabee has a great sense of humor. I think we lack that in politics. It shows that he is a real person. But even as a Christian, I don't think we should amened the constitution to be shaped around the Bible. I disagree with him on most social issues, but like that he seems to be a moderate with economic issues. I also like how he seems to be advocating better resources available for the working poor. Fred Thompson is just lazy. Rudy is somewhat moderate and i respect that, but I don't think you can be considered the "front runner" if you have finished behind Thompson and Paul. Now McCain. I like McCain. I have some difference in opinion on some issues. But you have to respect a man who spent 5 years being a POW and refused to leave without his men. That is what you call a leader. And what we need at this time in our nation's history is someone who can lead.
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