[Momaw Nadon]

FYI and discussion

[jmyrlefuller]

For the record, I am still supporting Hunter, regardless of what my profile says (I haven’t updated it back again). He’s been working Nevada very recently, where before going in he’s tied with Huckabee and trending upward as of the latest poll. He’s also been doing stuff in Wyoming, where nobody’s done a poll yet (Wyoming’s first conventions are 1/5, two days after Iowa).

[Shelayne]

Fred Thompson

[Grunthor]

(A) Duncan Hunter

(B) Mitt Romney

(C) Fred Thompson

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Yes, and not necessarily in that order.

[airborne]

I’m voting for Duncan Hunter.

You vote for whoever you feel like.

When the time comes, let’s all agree to kick Hillary’s ass!

[RockinRight]

C.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

Duncan Hunter is the best.

[roamer_1]

(A) Duncan Hunter
(B) Duncan Hunter
(C) Duncan Hunter

[Eastbound]

I'm supporting the only Republican candidate that many borderline democrats secretly wish was their candidate. And they will probably vote for him rather than for the national disaster the perfume sprayers are currently dragging around the neighborhood on a skid.

I'm talking about Fred, of course! The only Republican candidate with the X Factor. That special something that resonates with everyone who realizes that now is the time to begin that long march back to the government of our Founding Fathers. Fred Thompson is the man to carry the standard.

And I'm willing to bet what he is ringing a lot of bells with many old-time democrats.

[RasterMaster]

Candidates have to pass these five litmus tests...

1. Pushed for PRO-LIFE policies to ensure the right of the unborn. Will stand up for CHRISTIAN values, rather than Hollywood values.

2. Anti-Amnesty, against SANCTUARY CITIES, builder of fences. DOES NOT support "aspirations of citizenship" (AMNESTY) for ILLEGAL CRIMINALS. Will deport illegals even if "it's not easy". WILL NOT put a price on citizenship and hold employers accountable for hiring illegals.

3. MUST be on top of military issues and willing to stand up to the LIEberals who use our military as political props. Does NOT support a cut & run strategy in War on Terrorism. Willing do do more than give LIP SERVICE to Iranian dictators pursuing nuclear ambitions.

4. Understands that we should trade with ALLIES, not COMMUNIST enemies.

5. Against socialized medicine (pushing for free market style choices - such as purchasing health plans across state lines). DOES NOT promote nanny-state, tax & spend, BIG GOVERNMENT dominating our lives.

There's only one candidate worthy of my vote....

Those who say a "perfect candidate can't win" have fooled themselves into accepting choice between lesser of two evils, which is still evil. Primary and beyond, my support is for Duncan Hunter.

[Ferox]

At some point in time, we have to be realistic as to whom has a good chance of being nominated and winning. I’m not sure any of these choices is electable. If I have to choose, I’ll go with Fred, but I doubt he will be the party’s nominee.

[Fred]

Not this guy

[SHEENA26]

There’s only one choice. ROMNEY.

[Mount Athos]

I respect all 3 candidates, and all the opinions here in favor of one or the other of these 3.

Main thing is to unify to make sure its not giuliani, and then to win against the democrats

[dschapin]

I support Duncan Hunter, he has been consistant pro-life advocate for many years (unlike Romney) and he is deeply dedicated to the cause (unlike Thompson who seems to prefer not to dwell on the social issues).

[Virginia Ridgerunner]

Hunter, hands down...

[fetal heart beats by 21st day]

Duncan Hunter.

[Smokin' Joe]

Duncan Hunter

[Guenevere]

Duncan Hunter....only!

He's the only one I support...financially, prayerfully and the only one on my car bumper!

[WFTR]

If I were in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, or Michigan, I'd be voting for Duncan Hunter. I don't agree with him perfectly, but I think he has the best overall positions on the issues. I see no point in not voting for my favorite in the earliest primary. If we don't vote for our favorites, our favorites would never be elected.

If I were in Florida and Duncan Hunter hadn't yet won any delegates, I'd have to admit that he wasn't likely to go anywhere in this campaign. In that case, I'd look around my Congressional district to see who I thought would win the district and get the two or three post-penalty delegates assigned to the district. If I thought that Giuliani would win easily, I'd go back to voting for Duncan Hunter. Otherwise, I'd vote for Mitt Romney.

If I were in a February 5 state, I'd again look at my district and the state as a whole. If I didn't think I could influence things in favor of someone other than Giuliani, I'd vote for Duncan Hunter. Otherwise, I'd vote for Mitt Romney.

I live in Louisiana right now, and our primary is the Saturday after February 5. On February 6, I'll find a site that is giving delegate totals, and I'll decide which candidate I believe has the best chance of beating Rudy Giuliani. If Mitt Romney has that chance, I'll vote for him. If Mitt Romney and Fred Thompson are about the same, I'll vote for Mitt Romney. If Fred Thompson has the best chance to beat Giuliani, I'll vote for Fred Thompson (in spite of how I feel about some of his more vocal supporters on Free Republic).

Bill

[xzins]

It is a mathematical decision once we reach December.

We should rally behind the one who is best positioned to win the nomination.

With the delegate selection beginning in January, we have no more time to nitpick differences. We must turn, in mass, to one of the leaders. We should ensure there are no show-stopper political positions or skeletons. We should consider their poll positioning in various states, especially early states. We should consider the stregth of their organization. We should consider available cash. We should consider electability.

It is between Romney and Thompson right now, and I’m sure that Romney has the lead.

He is not even one of my top choices, but we have only 2 more weeks to settle on a candidate. Lower tier candidates must move up in standings NOW, or they are only hurting.