This is my openion, and I gather this from watching the debates on Fox. The words out of their mouths, not what is reported on the news. I compare everyone to Ronald Reagan, he was the best we have had in a long time. While he may not have been the best decision maker, he knew how to surround himself with the best advisors, who could help him make those decisions.
Herman Cain: I like his ideas, and the man definately has experience running big corporations. He can make decissions, and select qualified people who can get the job done. Herman is living proof that anyone can make it in this country if they have the drive and ability to go forth. While he is my favorite, I have concerns about him. My only drawback with him is that he has no political experience. Not sure if he understands the quagmire he will be dealing with in DC. I lived in DC while a distant relative was serving as VP. I talked with his wife many times and she explained some of the problems they were having just trying to get anything done in that arena. I'm afraid Herman would be at a disadvantage to start with. I'm sure he could get caught up shortly, but it would take some time.
Mitt Romney: In my view he is totally qualified. He has political experience from being Governor, and I am satisfied with his answer on Romnicare. He said it does not fit for the nation, and he has learned from that experience. He has the business experience needed, look at what he did with the floundering Olympics. He took a badly failing program and made a total turn around. While he is not my favorite, I feel he is the our best choice among those that are running.
Ron Paul: Strong Constatutionalist, given high marks with many. I like that in him. But his view on world issues is a bit too far out there, and unreasonable. While I like some of his Isolationist ideas, he just wants to go too far. While we don't need to be buying everything from other countries, we do need to sell our products on a world wide basis. Ron Paul would isolate us to the point I am afraid no one would deal with us period. We would be cut off from the world markets. Being a Liberation, I am afraid he would continue to give the EPA a green light to continue their assult on our industries.
Newt Gingrich: Totally qualified in all areas, but with baggage that could be used against him during the Presidential election. I hear more negative things about him than any other of the candidates. If he should get nominated I would support him 100%, but I don't think all republicans would.
Rick Perry: Reminds me too much of GW. And I definately do not like his stance on Illegal Aliens. Giving Illegals Instate Tution is wrong in my book.
Michele Bachmann: I feel she just is not strong enough for the office.
Jon Huntsman: Again just not strong enough.
Gary Johnson: Too unknown. Never heard of him till he threw his hat into the ring. Was not at the debates.
Buddy Roemer: Same thing, too unknown. Not at the debates.
Rick Santorum: I think he is in over his head. Too emotional, hot head, just not settled enough for the job.
Now I did have a one on one with Mitt Romney's son Josh, a few weeks ago. I liked what I heard from him about his father. I did make the statement, "There was so much talent on that stage during the debate it would be a shame not to use it". In my view I am looking for what is best for the country. I don't care what religion he/she is. If they have made mistakes during their careers, so what. We learn from our mistakes, who out there has not made a mistake in their career? Right now we need someone who is strong enough to make the hard cuts necessary to the budget, and to government. Using a business sense to get things back to running in a business friendly atmosphere. Kill some of the millions of regulations that are holding back our industries. If they are really needed, they should be taken to congress and made into laws.
I personally would like to see a Romney/Cain ticket.
Rog, the old Sourdough
