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I am sure of very little that I myself cannot control.... and even then its sometimes 50/50.So you're sure she's running?
I am sure of very little that I myself cannot control.... and even then its sometimes 50/50.So you're sure she's running?
Did you like it when he said Texas should sucede from the Nation?
This question is for Republicans and people who plan to vote in the republican primaries only. Which candidate do you support to run against Obama in 2012? (Candidates are naturally speculative, as we're so early in the cycle.) If you don't care about the 2012 race yet, please don't complain here, just ignore this thread.
Fmr. Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska
Fmr. Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas
Fmr. Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts
Fmr. Speaker of the house Newt Gingrich of Georgia
Governor Tim Palwenty of Minnesota
Representative Ron Paul of Texas
Senator John Thune of South Dakota
Governor Haley Barbour of Mississippi
Governor Gary Johnson of New Mexico
Other
I voted for Mitt Romney. He's intelligent, well-spoken, charming, but a bit of a neo-conservative, which isn't popular right now. He's also a successful businessman. He would probably be able to work across the aisle with Democrats.
Unfortunately, American politics is less and less about reaching towards the middle and more and more about rooting for individual sides, so I really doubt that Romney would win the GOP nomination.
I'm no Rick Perry supporter, but I have to defend him here. He never once said that Texass should secede from the union. He did say that people are talking about it and that would be a bad idea.
He is a bit out of touch with common folk, but I could vote for him. Depending on who the VP is....hopefully he would choose a VP that has a substantial military background.
He is a bit out of touch with common folk, but I could vote for him. Depending on who the VP is....hopefully he would choose a VP that has a substantial military background.
I really wish Christie from NJ would run for president. Maybe in 2016.
Please provide me with a quote where he said it was a "bad idea." I'll be waiting.
Perry has expressed bewilderment that his statements drew so much attention. And he did not, as some national media reports said, advocate secession. He did, however, assert Texas' right to leave the U.S., and he expressed sympathy for those so frustrated with the federal government's taxes, spending and mandates that they feel secession is an option.
He was stating a fact... not advocating it. Huge difference."Texas is a unique place. When we came into the union in 1845, one of the issues was that we would be able to leave if we decided to do that"
I can't say I'd definitely vote for him, but from what I know Rick Perry seems like a decent candidate to run for President. I like his views on Social Security and Health Care, and I like his opinion that states should have more power with making decisions in order to create more competition.
I think he's a phoney.
If he keeps going the way he is now, that's a distinct possibility.
Bobby J...South LA. in da house!
LOL...
Seriously though, between the oil spill and Bobby J's handling of LA. economy, he's the best counter to a President that prolonged the recession and botched the oil spill with red tape. Bobby J will have plenty of real life examples to contrast his philosophy to Obama's. If he picked NJ's Gov as a running mate, it would be a land slide...mostly because everyone would be scared to vote against him. Can you imagine Christie in a debate against Biden?
I don't usually vote Republican, but if I did I would vote for Gary Johnson or Mitt Romney. Romney could be a winning ticket for Republicans but don't be surprised if they throw him away for a comedian like Sarah Palin.
Please provide me with a quote where he said it was a "bad idea." I'll be waiting.
"Jindal, considered to be a rising star within the GOP despite some high profile setbacks, issued an emphatic Shermanesque statement Monday in an interview with the Associated Press when asked about his 2012 White House plans.
"I'm not being coy at all. I'm not running for president in 2012. Period. No ifs, ands or buts, no caveats," said Jindal. "We have made great progress in Louisiana, but we've got a lot more work to do.""
I would have put Jindal on the list, but he is NOT running in 2012. Look for him in 2016 maybe.
Jindal NOT running in 2012 – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs
How so?
He did business school and law school at the same time, he has a first class brain. But, as I said, he is a bit out of touch with the common folk. The GOP kicked him in the teeth by promoting McCain, a man who is much more out of touch with common folk, not to mention reality. McCain was a few numbers short of graduating at the bottom of his class at the Naval Academy, not for lack of brains as much as lack of effort. Last thing we need in the WH is a slacker.
That is why he had an option for "other". Who would you like to see run?
Being close to Trenton, I would say Christie could run and win. If there is one thing that Christie does that none of on these list do is that he backs up with what he says with similar action. Even Newt, who I think is one of the more intelligent Republicans, is just a mouth now.
Being close to Trenton, I would say Christie could run and win. If there is one thing that Christie does that none of on these list do is that he backs up with what he says with similar action. Even Newt, who I think is one of the more intelligent Republicans, is just a mouth now.