[pookie18]

Have tried to avoid posting in these types of threads (as I get too worked up), but after seeing your name...thought I'd reply. As I've said before, I'm voting for the Republican nominee. I like Duncan Hunter, but doubt he'd be the nominee or would have much chance if he were. I like Fred Thompson & think he might have a chance. At this time, Rudy is doing well & should he make it, I'd gladly vote for him.

[Artemis Webb]

"Have tried to avoid posting in these types of threads (as I get too worked up)...)

You are smarter than I am.
:o)

[RebelBanker]

Thanks for your thoughtful words, Pookie. There is an extraordinary amount of of anger floating around and reasoned discussion tends to get thrown out after a very few posts as the flaming and spamming starts. I was actually pushed toward Rudy by the venom being spewed at him and his supporters here - I found the bashers to be so offensive that I more or less reflexively went into defensive mode.

There are a lot of good people running who I think are not good candidates. I have gone into great detail before, but I am kind of disappointed by the field and think we as conservatives need to help fellow conservatives work their way up the political ladder. There is just no one on our end of the spectrum ready willing and able to run and win. That being said, I would happily vote for most of the Republican candidates and would definitely vote against almost any Democrat.