Based on what I have seen thus far of these candidates, if I were able to choose the president it would be Bachmann followed by Santorum in 2nd place. But since I can’t choose, I would pick Gingrich as the nominee because he will be able to destroy Obama in a debate and, more importantly, be able to keep the media honest DURING the debates. Debates are critical as they are one of the few opportunities to break through liberal/media lies.
Perry is too dumb. Cain is likable and competent, but a lightweight. Still don’t know why Huntsman is on the stage. Romney is the 2nd best debater but is who the democrats want to face - healthcare is a big part of the reason.
A lightweight, I understand that is the media talking point but could you give an example of something he said tonight that didn’t measure up?
Faulty logic! Newt will bring the lefties out of the woodwork to vote against him. The lefties hate him more than other candidates.
The republican turn out on the other hand will be pretty much the same no matter if Newt, Cain or Perry are the nominee.
A history professor may make a good debater and lecturer, but this one has already shown to be a very poor leader. If he couldn't manage to hold on to the House Speaker position for four years, he is ill-equipped to lead a nation. Newt as President would guarantee a repeat of 2008 in 2016.
“Romney is the 2nd best debater but is who the democrats want to face”
They want to face off against Romney for a host of reasons. Romney’s a weenie who’s had it easy so far. He can run but he can’t hide. Tonight for a minute he started to get that old familiar deer in the headlights look he did so often before (and will again, when faced with BHO) whenever he’s seriously challenged or skillfully contradicted.
He’d get seriously rattled when facing BHO and the Dem machine. He showed that often in the ‘08 primary debates and I don’t believe he’s magically gotten better.
I’d put Newt and Cain up against an unscripted BHO before Romney, although he does have the looks of Central Casting for a president.