So true.
I have to admit, I've lost quite a bit of interest in the race now. The media has its share of blame, but the bigger disappointment (for me) is us. Too many of us flock behind the flavor of the month candidate. We lose perspective about who has the best proposals, the best record, integrity, focus, and commitment.
We focus too much on likeability, smarts, charisma, and style.
I've been behind one candidate since July. That hasn't changed. I can tell from reading this forum just about daily for 4-5 months that perhaps half the people here have shifted from one candidate to the next, some as many as 4 different candidates.
That's really indicting.
Bingo!
I see 2 candidates that have accomplished conservative goals when they were in office, Perry and Gingrich.
Gingrich is the better debater, but has baggage and with him you always have to wonder when he will have his "Nixon goes to China" moment.
Perry doesn't debate as well, but is more than solid in all other areas and has a 10 yr track record to look at.
I'm with Perry. I've given money to him and will do so again. If Newt gets the nomination I will vote for him, but I think we will have lost an opportunity to turn our country back into a republic.
I’ve been long saying that the American electorate is ripe for a demogogue. And I was right, just look at Obama.
That said, I didn’t really think that conservatives would fall for the same trap... yet look at the mass of supposed conservatives, flitting from candidate to candidate, looking for their ‘savior’.
First Palin, then Trump, then Perry, then Cain, and now Newt.
Whatever happened to looking at yourself, figuring out what *YOU* believe in, and then looking for the candidate that meets as many of those ideals as possible?
I know that I’ll be voting in the primary for the candidate that supports my beliefs. Which are: strong national defense, small federal government, states’ rights, and creating a favorable environment for economic growth (and jobs).