Pawlenty can't win. He lacks the forceful personality required of the job. He is smart, has good ideas, I like him, but he can't win.
Palin can't win. I'm from Texas and we're about as conservative as it gets. I meet people all the time that like Palin in general, but not as a candidate. I think they view her as scattered and not earnest. She doesn't know what she wants and Texans like to know what a person's intentions are. My mom is 89 and hardcore republican, but wouldn't vote for a "woman" as president. Old school, thinks the job is cut out for a "man." Disagree or agree, you have to ask yourself how many others share that view, even if you don't.
Romney could possibly win. I hope he doesn't. He has the money, name recognition, stature and personality. His being Mormon will cost him a lot of votes. Agree or disagree, just how it is.
Cain doesn't stand a chance. Nobody knows him, not a very eloquent speaker. Mirrors a lot of other candidates' thoughts. Good dude, just not ready for the big seat yet.
Bachmann actually plays better to a lot of Texans that I know, than Palin. For whatever reasons, they like her better. But she lacks the killer instinct. Has a deer in the headlights expression when caught off-guard. People don't like that.
Gingrich is toast. Good-bye. George Will lit your raft on fire and sent you downriver, single-handedly. Adios.
Santorum doesn't have the money or mustard to get it done. Good dude, I like him. Not gonna win...sorry.
Ron Paul. goodbye. Return to the looney bin now.
Rick Perry. Hear me out now. Here, you have a tall and handsome Texan with swagger. He has the stage presence of a Romney. The little old ladies are gonna like him. His religion is mainstream. Good track record. Creates jobs. Pro-business. Got it done in a huge state, during a horrible national economy. Served in the Air Force, former pilot. I think this is the guy that can rise to the top in a hurry and WIN against Obama.
Get your butt in the race Mr. Perry.
Wonderful, well-reasoned post, mikhailovich. :)
Well posted. I like Perry, my only concern is that people will get sucked into “another Texan governor like Bush”. I loved Bush the man and Commander in Chief, I did not like Bush the politician spending like a drunken sailor.
I also think Romney can win and is the one candidate that will get votes from both sides, but his Mormonism will be a problem.
Bachmann, she is a soundbyte away from total implosion.
It’s Perry or Romney in my opinion, they are the only two that can beat Obama...you and I are on the same page.
I’m looking for someone whom I can trust, and that’s Sarah Palin, NOT Perry. Just b/c some people have been duped into thinking that she’s “scattered and not earnest” thus far doesn’t mean that our best candidate shouldn’t give it her best shot. Those who believe this about her are showing their gullibility. I believe that she can and will turn these silly perceptions around. And I guarantee you that among those who would “never vote for a woman” President, a very large percentage will change their minds. Maybe not in the 89yo group, however. LOL Bob