[George W. Bush]

Since the three leading GOP candidates are all less than perfect, you have to look at which one you can make a deal with, the one you think will do what he promised during the campaign.

I don't trust Giuliani at all. McCain and Romney, I think you could make a deal with.

It's a little like picking which of three cars salesmen to trust.

Of course, it's way too early to settle on any candidate just yet. I usually start by eliminating those I won't vote for.

[William James]

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I don't trust Giuliani at all. McCain and Romney, I think you could make a deal with.

It's a little like picking which of three cars salesmen to trust."

That's sensible enough.

Me, I prefer Giuliani to Romney because I see him as less likely to cave if Democrats propose certain legislation or if they start whining. Bush is already veto-averse enough, but on executive matters like the war, he leads strongly. I don't trust Romney to be the same. He seems weak, like an empty suit.