Currently, I am not really satisfied with those that have officially declared the candidacy. For me, notably missing is Charlie Crist. I think he would have a better chance against Obama then those in the race. Romney may be a frontrunner but in the long run he will be compared to Obama because of the MA Healthcare Law he signed. (Anyone that would strap their dog in a kennel on top of the car in the summer to go to the shore has a lack of judgement in my mind.) Bachmann lacks credibility to me--cannot get her facts straight and refuses to admit she could be wrong. (Her husband's political views will be a liability.) Gingrich is more aligned to my political view but his lack of commitment to running will keep him from the nomination. Gary Johnson (is he still in the race) cannot win the nomination because of his Pro-Choice and marijuana beliefs. Huntsman (again, is he still in it) believes in Gay Marriage and I cannot see the Republican Establishment giving him the nod particularly since he was an Ambassador for Obama. (Buddy) Roemer - do not know enough about him (is he still in?).The Annoyed Man wrote:Understood... but I'll ask you the same question I asked oldgringo then.... Who do you like, among all the candidates that are actually running?i8godzilla wrote:There is no appropriate answer for me to choose. Just because I would not pick Paul or Perry does not mean "sorry not a Texas fan". If there was a viable candidate, from Texas, with the values and qualities that impressed me, I would vote for such.
As for the Texans, Ron Paul cannot beat Obama. While he is a good watchdog in Congress, to me he is not presidential material. I have a hard time forgiving Perry for the Trans-Texas Corridor. This reminded me of the Railroad Barons of time past--take a way all the property along the route even if it is not necessary. Add that to wanting to give half of it to a company headquartered in Spain. Did you know the TTC was to be almost a .25 of a mile wide? Talk about government getting in to you life. Did I forget to mention the HPV vaccines? Perry cannot beat Obama! The left-wing press will portray him as GW Bush reincarnated. While we know that is not true, those that get their only news from the the networks will believe it.
Well, who does that leave? Herman Cain and Rick Santorum. I believe Cain understands the fiscal issues facing the country, however, I do not believe that he has a chance of getting the nomination. He has not other experience other than the fiscal side. That must mean that my only choice is Rick Santorum. Not my ideal choice for a candidate but it is what I am left with. He believes the Second Amendment is an individual right. He voted, in 2005, to limit lawsuits against gun manufactures. He is pro-life and supported the Ryan budget. He also believes that the U.S. is not the world's protector.
Did I give you a long answer to a short question?