After Trump and Carson ... Who is Your Third Favorite Republican Candidate?
@DeborahDiane (40288)
Laguna Woods, California
November 10, 2015 10:16pm CST
I have watched several of the Republican debates. I had to miss one, but the others have been interesting.
First, I want to say that I am not a member of either political party. I have voted for both Democrats and Republicans over the years.
In fact, I like to see candidates from both parties that I think are bright, qualified and have some good ideas. That way, no matter which one wins, it will at least be someone I think is qualified to hold that position.
There seems to be little question right now who will be the Democratic candidate. The only question is who will be the Republican candidate.
Personally, Trump and Carson are not my favorites of the Republicans, so I am hoping that one of the second tier Republican candidates somehow wins their primaries ... even though I realize that doesn't seem likely right now.
I happen to like Gov. John Kasich. Without any angry, rude comments, I would be curious to hear who you think is your favorite?
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@LadyDuck (471255)
• Switzerland
11 Nov 15
@DeborahDiane Not really the ugly American, but most of us consider him as someone who has very bad manners and cannot keep his tongue. Let's say he first talks then thinks.
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@DeborahDiane (40288)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Nov 15
My personal opinion is that Trump is the epitome of what foreigners consider "the Ugly American." He is too blustery and reactionary. I would not like to see him become president, either.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
11 Nov 15
@LadyDuck Which is the definition of the Ugly American, (that and wearing plaid Bermuda shorts).
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@RonElFran (1214)
• Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
11 Nov 15
If I had to choose one of the Republican candidates, I, too, would probably go for John Kasich. He seems more thoughtful and less dogmatic and doctrinaire than the others; less hooked into positions designed to appeal to the most conservative parts of the party.
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@DeborahDiane (40288)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Nov 15
I agree. Those are exactly the reasons why I prefer him, too ... of the Republican choices.
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@celticeagle (166672)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Nov 15
I would never want Trump in office. He has little if no experience in foreign policy and we need some one with some experience. I like Hillary on the other side because she does have the experience in many areas.
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@DeborahDiane (40288)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Nov 15
I agree that Hillary has much more experience. In fact, during tonight's Republican debate, one of the moderators actually said that Hillary has more experience than all the Republicans together. It surprised me that the moderator mentioned that.
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@celticeagle (166672)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Nov 15
@DeborahDiane ...That is the place for honesty.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
11 Nov 15
not a US citizen but my vote would be in the democratic candidates for sure
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
11 Nov 15
@DeborahDiane yes I'm sure there are worthy republicans and bad democrats too - it is as much about individual candidates as overall party rule
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@DeborahDiane (40288)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Nov 15
@arthurchappell - Yes, I try to look at the individual candidates and their goals for America, more than their party affiliation. However, the leading Republicans do not appeal to me.
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@DeborahDiane (40288)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Nov 15
I tend to lean towards the Democratic candidate but, in case my preference does not win, I would like to see a Republican candidate whom I can at least respect and be able to agree with some of his/her viewpoints.
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@1creekgirl (41387)
• United States
11 Nov 15
I respect Dr. Carson, but I think Marco Rubio/Carly Fiorino would be an excellent ticket.
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@DeborahDiane (40288)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Nov 15
Thank you for giving me your opinion of the candidate you prefer. I think everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I appreciate hearing yours.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
11 Nov 15
I think it is too soon for him. He is still too young. I don't agree with him politically, but even if I did, I would pass at this moment in his career. As for her, zero experience.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
11 Nov 15
I too like Kasich, but he has several crazy beliefs, so I don't like him for the job. Not one of these candidates is a safe choice for women, according to what they have said in the past.
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@DeborahDiane (40288)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Nov 15
I agree that they are all bad choices for women, but Kasich is more open about providing heathcare for the citizens of his state and he doesn't have this crazy idea about deported millions of people and creating a new agency to do it ... like Trump wants!
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@DeborahDiane (40288)
• Laguna Woods, California
14 Nov 15
@ElizabethWallace - I can't believe that this slate of people are the best the Republicans could find!
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
12 Nov 15
@DeborahDiane Every time Trump says something wacko, it reinforces my belief that it is all strategy to help his Democrat friends. When the other guys say something nuts, I find it scary, since I think they would actually do the things he is only kidding about.
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@DeborahDiane (40288)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Nov 15
Yes, it will be helpful if the crowd of Republicans shrinks a little.
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
11 Nov 15
I do not really know Deborah-Diane I am not really into all the run ups to your elections although we have it rammed down our throats here! I hope they do not do the same to you with our elections although I dare say they do not!
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@DeborahDiane (40288)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Nov 15
Oh, things are getting rammed down our throats, too. After all, it is still a year until the election and this has already been going on for months! It will be hard to remember what some of them had to say by the time the election comes around.
@DeborahDiane (40288)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Nov 15
I hope it is not Trump either. Whichever party I support, I always like to feel that at least the person on the other side would not be too bad, if they should win.
@DeborahDiane (40288)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Nov 15
I have watched all the debates except one, and I watched the highlights of that one. As a result, I have formed some opinions. However, I am open to hearing the opinions of others at this point.
