KATZENJAMMER, IT AINT
Well, the GOP kids are at it hot and heavy.
You would think that they would understand that the more they tear in to each other , the fewer are the votes left for the 'winner'.
I admire John Kasich for his refusal to get involved in personal attacks. Also Ben Carson. Also, for the most part, Marco Rubio.
On the other hand, such fantasizers as Donald Trump are the world's greatest turn-off to politics that I have experienced in my 70 plus years. He is the epitome of the old joke about "I can tell when he is lying, because his lips are moving."
I have lost a lot of enthusiasm for Ted Cruz, as he seems to want to engage in the fight with Trump, when the best way to handle ignorance is to ignore it.
I have never lost my liking for George W. Bush. I am not sure his outright campaigning for Jeb Bush will be effective. And Jeb seems to want to be drawn into the catfighting ala Trump and Cruz, at times.
So where do I go from here?
I admit, I am really partial to Marco Rubio, have been for quite some time. Sure he's a raw untested kid, but the guy who is in the White House now has less successful experience, even now, that Rubio does. And I have noticed that Rubio hasn't gotten rattled since that New Hampshire debate. Indeed, he is much stronger now in public appearances. I like his ideas on immigration, foreign affairs, defense, and the economy but I am not too familiar with his views on domestic policy.
Carson is a lost cause. Probably the most honest and likable person in the race, he just does not project the aggressiveness I feel we need. Be a great vice-president.
So would Kasich. I feel that Kasich would be able to tackle the economy and do wonders with it. He and I disagree on a few of his social issues but I think he is strong on defense and he seems pretty aggressive in his views overall. A great guy to have at your back. But he want to be out front.
Well, here goes - in order of preference - Rubio, Bush, Kasich, Cruz, Carson.
You are correct. I did not rank Trump. I will not vote for Trump, period. I guess I agree with GWB on that, (paraphrasing), usually the poorest choice is the loudest boor in the room.
You would think that they would understand that the more they tear in to each other , the fewer are the votes left for the 'winner'.
I admire John Kasich for his refusal to get involved in personal attacks. Also Ben Carson. Also, for the most part, Marco Rubio.
On the other hand, such fantasizers as Donald Trump are the world's greatest turn-off to politics that I have experienced in my 70 plus years. He is the epitome of the old joke about "I can tell when he is lying, because his lips are moving."
I have lost a lot of enthusiasm for Ted Cruz, as he seems to want to engage in the fight with Trump, when the best way to handle ignorance is to ignore it.
I have never lost my liking for George W. Bush. I am not sure his outright campaigning for Jeb Bush will be effective. And Jeb seems to want to be drawn into the catfighting ala Trump and Cruz, at times.
So where do I go from here?
I admit, I am really partial to Marco Rubio, have been for quite some time. Sure he's a raw untested kid, but the guy who is in the White House now has less successful experience, even now, that Rubio does. And I have noticed that Rubio hasn't gotten rattled since that New Hampshire debate. Indeed, he is much stronger now in public appearances. I like his ideas on immigration, foreign affairs, defense, and the economy but I am not too familiar with his views on domestic policy.
Carson is a lost cause. Probably the most honest and likable person in the race, he just does not project the aggressiveness I feel we need. Be a great vice-president.
So would Kasich. I feel that Kasich would be able to tackle the economy and do wonders with it. He and I disagree on a few of his social issues but I think he is strong on defense and he seems pretty aggressive in his views overall. A great guy to have at your back. But he want to be out front.
Well, here goes - in order of preference - Rubio, Bush, Kasich, Cruz, Carson.
You are correct. I did not rank Trump. I will not vote for Trump, period. I guess I agree with GWB on that, (paraphrasing), usually the poorest choice is the loudest boor in the room.
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