Thin Republican Options, or Too Many Good Options?
By ParaTed2k
@ParaTed2k (22940)
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
September 29, 2011 7:30pm CST
A lot has been made about the current crop of Republican nomination hopefuls. The incompetent press makes it sound like the revolving door of "front runners" means the people are unhappy with their choices.
Now, I'm sure there is a fair number of prospective voters who are unhappy with the choices, but does that mean most of us are?
For many of us, the problem isn't about too few good choices, but too many. I, for one, have switched between favorites a few times. I never moved from one to the other because I didn't like the one, but simply learned something about another candidate that lead me into their corner.
Aside from the ones I'd like to see get the nomination, there are a few that I don't put in front now, but I'd have no problem voting for them if they did get the nod.
In reality, I think this is the most exciting bunch of Republicans in a primary in a long time. But of course, the incompetent press can't let that get around. ;~D
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
30 Sep 11
It's certainly better than in 2008. My problem is that I can see who is best qualified for president but it seems nobody else can--that's because the media is choosing the candidate, they know that the general public is a flock of sheep that will follow what they say. Herman Cain is the best qualified, in my opinion, but the media has decided it's either Romney or Perry.
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
30 Sep 11
I agree with you Ted. We have a nice selection for what your politics are. We have the staunch libertarian (Paul), a couple of snake oil salesmen (Perry and Romney- sorry couldnt resist) or the more moderate. We have Tea Party people, and we have a real person who has never been in politics before. We have a strong representation from the business world (Cain and Romney). All are family oriented. We even have a candidate that seems to think that Government should be in our bodies and healthcare (perry and romney).
So yes, the RNC has a good mix.
We have the good, the bad, and the ugly. I don't think any of these people should be underestimated.
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@usaction (649)
• United States
5 Oct 11
Honestly, to me, there's only one Republican I'm interested in, for President. That is Congressman Ron Paul. He wants a full audit of The Federal Reserve. This institute is responsible for minting the US Money, but is not accountable to the US people. So far, the "micro audit" revealed $14 TRILLION that has gone out to banks, some of which included FOREIGN BANKS. I think this dated back to 2006/2007. Imgaine what a FULL audit will reveal. For well over the first 100 years, the US did well without income taxes, and Ron Paul is in favor of doing away with this, and the IRS. "No taxation without representation," maybe? I have yet to hear anything like this from the other candidates, and until they show that they have the American PEOPLE in mind, NOT corporations, I'm supporting Ron Paul!
@mehale (2200)
• United States
30 Sep 11
I have to agree with you, they are all for the most part good choices, and interesting candidates. There are a couple of them that I do not like, and unfortunately the media seems to want one or the other of them and just loves them. We really need to stop the press from trying to choose the nominee for us and let the voters decide.
@Taskr36 (13963)
• United States
30 Sep 11
I think there are a broad spectrum of candidates right now which is why the polls are varying so heavily. Personally, I like Ron Paul and Gary Johnson, but I'm very glad that Herman Cain is in the race because he brings a much different perspective as a non-politician. I'm not a fan of Hunstman, but again, as a former ambassador and a man who's been a governor, and worked with different administrations, I feel he brings something different to the table. I honestly know enough about Romney, Bachmann, Gingrich, and Santorum that I'd rather not listen to them at the debates, but each brings something to the table.
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