While all eyes were on the Republican presidential debate this week, one thing has become painfully clear: the crowded GOP field has become a bit of a national laughingstock.
As the GOP tries to accommodate a 15-person field, the public is getting little chance to learn about any of the candidates. And as the candidates all struggle to be heard, they’ve turned to brash attacks on each other rather than focusing on defeating an eventual Democratic opponent.
It’s time to thin the herd. And here are seven candidates who may be (or should be) primed to drop out:
#1 Lindsey Graham
They say nice guys finish last and South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham seems out to prove it. He may be one of the most likable candidates in the race, but Graham is polling right around the freezing temperature of water – zero. Graham has always been a self-promoter, and his candidacy was a way to feed his ego and pick up some media hits. But play time is over.
#2 George Pataki
As a moderate, pro-choice Republican who hasn’t been in office for nearly a decade, it was never entirely clear what Pataki’s end game was. The former New York governor may have been trying to bring a more centrist voice to the Republican primaries – or increase his profile with an eye toward an eventual cabinet position. But his abysmal polling numbers prove he’s probably not succeeding on either front.
#3 Rick Santorum
He can’t even get on the main stage for the GOP debate and reportedly has less cash than former Texas Governor Rick Perry had before he dropped out. It looks like Santorum’s time as a GOP star has come and gone. He’s only 57 and we may not have heard the last of Santorum. But he seems to have no chance of resurrecting his 2016 bid.
#4 Bobby Jindal
The Louisiana governor flirted with a run in 2012, and may have missed his window. Jindal was once seen as a rising star in the Republican Party, but even conservatives are calling his management of Louisiana’s economy a disaster. Jindal’s candidacy now seems to be focused on attacking Donald Trump – a desperate strategy that isn’t working.
#5 Scott Walker
Has anyone looked more uncomfortable during GOP debates than Scott Walker? The Wisconsin governor’s campaign has been filled with gaffes – including an apparent openness to building a border wall with Canada. Walker remains a conservative hero for taking on unions in his state and surviving a recall funded by Big Labor. But he’s not ready for prime time, and voters have noticed.
#6 Mike Huckabee
Here’s something that may come as a surprise to Mike Huckabee supporters – even Mike Huckabee knows he can’t win. The former Arkansas governor is in the race to keep a focus on conservative values and issues of importance to the GOP’s Christian base, like abortion. But better-polling candidates like Dr. Ben Carson seem ready to carry that mantle. Huckabee can probably do more good for the conservative movement by resurrecting his television career than hanging around as a middling candidate.
#7 Chris Christie
There’s always been a question about how the outspoken New Jersey governor’s style would “play in Peoria.” And now we know – poorly. Christie was supposed to be the brash loudmouth in the campaign – a trait that appeals to a certain segment of voters – but he’s been totally outdone by Donald Trump. Despite being well known nationally, Christie’s numbers aren’t budging from the low single digits. The mountain seems a bit too high for him to climb.
If you agree or disagree, we’d love to hear your opinion in the comments section below.
I agree except for Christi. I would leave him on list for awhile.
Ben Carson is another scumbag who should bow out. He almost DOOPED me believing He was a Man of God. This creep is a demonic demon who lies,lies and lies. He made a statement that there are no studies linking autism to vaccines. Absolute untrue and thousands of children are becoming brain dead or living a horrible life with a sickness called AUTISM. Most boys have to be committed to an institution before they are twenty years old. The University of Pennsylvania has completed studies which they worked on for years and so have several hundred other universities throughout the world linking autism to the preservative mercury which causes BRAIN DEATH on a very large number of young children after they receive the MMR vaccine. This guy has clearly sold his soul for money. I am a conservative and I despise every candidate up there.
Dr. Carson is a man of God and a brilliant neurosurgeon, but he is quoting the results of many studies that have been done with the results that there is no correlation between autism and vaccines. I understand why you are angry, and I agree that many parents are convinced that the vaccine caused their child’s autism. They know their child better than anyone and I don’t disagree with them at all, but I don’t blame Dr. Carson for relying on the scientific information he has been given. He loves children and has saved many lives that no one else was able to do. I’m also aware that there are other studies being conducted regarding autism and vaccines, so the future may bring different results.
Thank You, Carol, for an appropriate response to JACKSON`S attack on Dr. Carson,who is my favorite candidate.
Thank you Carol for your response to Jackson. Dr. Carson did mention that maybe even spacing the shots further apart might be helpful. I wonder if it’s so bad why aren’t all the other million children then getting autism too as they are also getting the shots. What bothers is that the children who don’t receive the shots will spread diseases to the other people. I worry about all the immigrants coming in, that aren’t protected, will spread their diseases to the ones that aren’t documented here and we’d get epidemics like we did last year.
Yes, many rely on “Studies” that “prove” no link between autism and immunizations. But who writes the “studies”?. . . The pharmaceutical companies who produce the drugs and/or doctors who are now paid to write reviews; something that used to not be allowed. Talk to some of the parents who took their happy healthy babies to get their shots like good little parents and then watched “the lights go out” in their precious children.
Interesting that these pharmaceitical companies ask for and receive immunity from liability for the complications from their drugs.
Nobody here can possibly be so igno-imbecilic as to ‘believe’ that Big Pharma, there big gun attorneys and bought and paid for politicians of any party persuasion and and other poison dispensers for profit are really really really going to ever ‘allow’ a seriously verifiable scientific study conclusively beyond all reasonable doubt? Unless Big Pharma’s paid for government supported and funded laboratories and scientists do the ‘study’ with the ‘predictable’ results? Bwaahahahahahahah! With all the solid scientific evidence they still can’t come up with the reality of climate change causes unless it suits their agendas!
This article was on the money except for one thing, the reality psychology of the collective consciousness. And how certain predispositions of candidates who thought they would be benefited by adapting them as marketing assets in their political game of thrones are in for a reality shock.
But the ‘joke on you’ all you ‘Christian vote’ sucking politicians is that the vast majority of true Freedom loving American Patriots, including Christians, when it gets right down to it, simply don’t subscribe to the specious notion that this country was ‘founded on judeo-christion principles, values, or philosphy (as Billy O likes to lie about from his ‘holier-than-though- highr than your moral ground bully pulpit)
The realize why the Framers knew it was absolutely necessary to preclude the evil of theocracy from ever gaining ground in a liberty based Secular Egalitarian society. Which is exactly what religionist voting blocks have as an ultimate agenda, no matter how much they sin by lying to you about it.
So Notice that the avowed ‘religionists’ are dropping first, like the flys that they are. During the last election Perry and Santorum were quite clear about getting their ‘orders’ from god when they got into office. They were literally ‘shunned’ this time around. Carson not totally withstanding because he has the ‘race’ asset, the outsider asset, and a dash of Rand Paul and Carla in his marketing ploy. So he might hang on for a while.
Blood tests have revealed high levels of mercury in Autistic children and yet they still deny the connection, even with proof in front of their face. I think going forward, children who are going to be vaccinated should have a blood test before and after the vaccine, independent of the doctor administering the vaccine.
You are so right
Autism is a complex disease. It may well be triggered by vaccines, because vaccines do introduce foreign genetic material into the young child’s bloodstream. What is likely the best thinking on the source of the disease, is that it is an auto-immune disease, brought on by a host of factors. At least one researcher in Canada is looking at the possibility that low levels of Vitamin D provokes a wide array of auto-immune disease in the genetically susceptible. It has been known, for some time, that multiple sclerosis is more prevalent in cold weather areas and Vitamin D levels are lowest among people living in in those areas. Vitamin D has a profound effect in the body–it is essential for nearly every process in the body–from detoxification to proper growth. It is also known to “down-regulate” an “over-active” immune system.
Do vaccines directly “cause” autism? Probably not, or we would see a much higher incidence of autism. However, in those who are susceptible, vaccines may provoke an auto-immune reaction that damages the central nervous system. That is, after all, what happens in multiple sclerosis–even though the brain itself is unaffected in that disease. Even the package inserts of many vaccines suggest that the vaccine not be administered to those who have a family history of severe auto-immune disease. I wish more medical personnel would heed that advice.
Autoimmune diseases, in general, are skyrocketing and it may be occurring because of the very toxic world we live in. We know that the human genome is deteriorating at an alarmingly higher rate and that may be happening because of those toxins. Some geneticists have theorized that extinction of a species occurs when as little as 3% of the genome becomes faulty. We are currently at about 1.3 % currently. And lest we think that “gene therapy” will help us, there are several geneticists who tell us why that will not be possible. A primer on the subject is Genetic Entropy by geneticist, John Sanford, Ph.D. For the few of you who are hostile to Christianity, Sanford reveals that he used to be an atheist and was led by his studies to doubt evolution. He has now become a Christian.
Settle down Jackson. Calling Ben Carson a “scumbag” is uncalled for – Ben Carson is the best man for the job. I am a 78 year old white woman who admires Ben Carson as a neurosurgeon, a man of God and hopefully the next president of this country.
I think you red Dr. Ben Carson wrong. He would not go along with the Vaccine theory, wholeheartedly but did not totally dismiss it either and said there needs to be more study. I do not have the wherewithal to do the research but I think both may be right to a degree depending on what combination of medications are injected together. The conflict in Meds could be the problem, yet individually they may be safe.
Do not simply stick to one narrow point without considering the possibilities. dale
I just want to know if you folks that don’t want the babies to get immunized, if you were immunized when you were babies?
The question has been asked of those who do not favor vaccination if they themselves were vaccinated as young children. When many of us were children, there were few vaccines to give. That is not the case today. And if Big Pharma has its way, there will be ever more of them to give. One problem that not many in the medical field is speaking of is that many vaccines have a very short period of efficacy and it necessitates “booster” vaccines to maintain immunity (and even then, repeated vaccination gives lessening response). The vast majority of children who contract persussis (whooping cough–one of the few childhood diseases caused by a bacterium) have been fully vaccinated. And the REALLY concerning point is that a school age child who contracts it, can appear to have just a bad cold with a cough. That does not present much of a problem for the older child (they eventually fight it off, especially if antibiotics are administered to combat “bronchitis”). But it can be lethal, if it is passed along to a baby brother or sister. The pertussis vaccine gives false assurance. And there are many other problems with many other vaccines. Immunologists know about it but the “gravy train” is powered by Big Pharma and few are speaking of it.
Jackson, do us a favor, join the other side.
I agree – Rand Paul needs to go he is a Libertarian and is a poor representative of the “we the people”
While no one should be forced out of the race, I will never support four of those listed — Graham, Huckabee, Pataki and Christi — nor will I ever vote for Bush, Kasich or Trump.
I will NOT vote for any of these losers, EXCEPT FOR DONALD TRUMP. He is the only one who has enough business expertise to turn around this disastrous economy, and he is the ONLY ONE who will not buckle under to the washington insider ‘elites’, which includes RINO GOP.
I dislike TRUMP! He is arrogant and only concerned about himself. IT’s all about him…not the country. He is like a bull in a china Shop. I am going to be very upset if Trump win. I’m voting for CARSON! He is just as strong, and just as determined. He is very straight forward, and a good man. Only not as RUDE… I also like Rubio.
Carson is a great guy but he worries me because back in 1999 he felt the same as Obama does know. What changed his views? He has to be a man who will honor all people no matter what race. That part of him bothers me. Is he in hinding as Obama was went he was running. If so we can afford anther one who will not treat all people the same and not by color.
Who does that leave ?
Christie is wishy-washy. Allied with obozo at one time not that long ago…
I agree with Billy Richardson…..leave Chris Christie on the list. He should not be dropped at this
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I agree. I think Christie has a great chance, especially if Trump quits. We need one or the other to keep the fires moving.
>>>I also agree regarding leaving both Christie and Carson on the list. I felt that Christie did very well last night. The only response so far by Carson that I didn’t totally agree with was the one about our country’s follow-up actions after 9/11 . As far as vaccinations are concerned, many parents have felt that the infants are too young and the amounts are given too large and too close. When it even comes to introducing new food to them, we tred carefully so that we can see how the infant reacts. Also, even introducing whole milk it should be tried with a mixture of half skim milk and half whole milk first. My 3rd child could not take whole milk for about 6 months …and then the doctor said to start with skim milk and a few weeks later try a mixture with 1 ounce whole to 5 skim….and so on.. It’s called ‘common sense’.
John needs to come home and do the job we elected him by a landslide vote !!
Walker, Jindal, and Santorum are probably the best, maybe even Huckabee.
Walker, Jindal, and Santorum are probably the best
I wholeheartedly agree. Narrow the field now so we are able to learn more about the remaining candidates
There are guys who you didn’t mention that make me nervous. Ben likes illegals too much and won’t build a wall. Illegals are illegal whether or not he or anyone else likes it. They have violated US law. If Ike can send illegals packing so can we now 60 years later. Ben thinks the wall it too expensive, Well Israel built one, russia had many. We can build one wall.
We have a criminal invasion on two sides, one the turd in the WH and the other to the south. Both are an invasion, both are essentially acts of war. We need leadership that will fight those two wars. Most candidates won’t fight that war. if the turd can build FEMA camps with the barbed wire INSIDE the fence, he damn sure can build a fence. Ben won’t and who ELSE won’t?
I proposed a solution for Immigration over a year ago that would do more than a fence, It follows:
September 16, 2015
Subject: 15259—Reduction of All Immigration Problems
Ref: Consolidation of Letters; 14183, 14190w/supplement and 14205
Editor,
In previous letters (14183 14190 & 14205) I outlined an idea that I honestly believe to be the best, most affordable, definitely doable, effective, efficient and most compassionate way, to deal with the problems involving the trafficking of “Undocumented Individuals” (Whatever you choose to call them; I prefer “National Trespassers”) into this country. It has been over a year; since July 2014 and I still have not had any response from anyone with any authority. It is partly my fault because of poor correspondence contact and the fact that I made a spreadsheet form to explain parts of it; not knowing that the imbedded spreadsheet information would not transfer with the letter attached to some of the contacts; I’ll try again without any imbedded forms; it is not as complete but I think should get the points across.
I hear so much confusion and misunderstanding about “Compassion” and the actions that qualify as being compassionate; in my way of thinking doing anything to encourage the continuation of this mess that was born out of “Dimwitted Do-gooders” designing Laws on “Emotion instead of Logical Reasoning” and getting them passed through the House and Senate by “Fear and Intimidation”: The ‘Fear of Opposition’ because; following the “Rule of Law” is branded as “Heartless” by the “Loud Leftists” and they’re cohorts in the Mainstream Media, which triggers the ‘Intimidation of an adverse Public Opinion’.
In my way of thinking being ‘Compassionate’ includes; civil treatment of all people; but does not include “Enabling and Assisting” corrupt carriers (“coyotes”) to misuse, abuse, sell, maim or kill and extort money from families; that trust them enough to allow these “Low-life Thugs” to take family/children; and once they are gone from home the family is at the mercy of the “Drug Running Coyote Cabal” for information their family’s welfare: The ‘Coyote’ may for example; sell a child as a sex slave and still be extorting money from the family for his or her well-being; this extortion may go on even if the child is no longer alive: The ACTION/INACTION of this Nation is the “Major Enabling Factor” of this “Lawlessness”.
The unintended consequences of “DO-GOODERS” often becomes major problems; generally it is because of “Actions Based on Emotion” instead of following “Logic and the Rule of Law” these activities lack the needed consistency including “Actual Equality”. The Constitution allows for changes to be made; however it does not allow for “Exceptions to the Rules” without legitimate justification, not securing the Borders, not enforcing existing Laws and in fact prohibiting the enforcement of those Laws; is akin to Anarchy and/or Treason; reminiscent of the writings of some Socialist/Progressive “Radical Rats”: Ala; Saul Alinsky and the “Dingbat Duo of Cloward and Pivens”; heroes to Barack and Hillary.
There are some other things that need some planning from people that have some authority; in order to clarify all this; my suggestions are only that: Suggestions.
Payment Schedule – Could/Should be calculated and billed on a Calendar quarterly basis and the Payment due within 45 days of the Billing Date.
Quarterly Billing Schedule: Billed each quarter like this one:
o January 1 thru March 31st
Mailed by: – April 15th.
Payment Due Date: May 30th.
Billing Date— 15 Calendar Days after the end of the Calendar Quarter.
Payments not received by the Due Date Deadline need to start accruing a High Rate of “Interest” (say) 15-20% immediately. So that the least expensive way for the “Home Country” to get out of the “Debt” would be; immediate payment.
Information provided by the “Trespasser” and/or any accompanying documentation will be accepted as valid for the purposes of “Billing” The United States will attempt to sort out National Citizenship; however, the final call on what Nation is Responsible for Payment rests with “whichever nation is notified and billed”. In other words: The problem belongs to Home Country; not to the United States.
Duration of Billing: The Billing and Collection Process will continue each and every Calendar Quarter; until it is proven that the individual is no longer residing within the area claimed by the United States of America.
Initial Contact Invoice Amount: $80,000.00 [To be waived: If the billed country retrieves the Trespasser within (say) 10-15 days of the initial contact and pays for the trespassers accrued expenses for Food, Quarters, Security, and/or Medical Attention] Except for special needs like “Medical Attention” a flat fee of (say) $1000.00 per day could/should be levied.
A “Retention Rate Assessment” of (say) $2,000.00 per day for as long as the “Trespasser” remains in the United States or United States Property; Territories or Ports; including Military and Native American Indian Reservations.
The CBO (Congressional Budget Office) should accumulate quarterly all the unpaid bills from each country; and “SUBTRACT THE TOTAL” from any kind of “Aid Package” destine for the Trespassers Country; from the United States of America’s Government.
Proof of citizenship or lack thereof is the Responsibility of the Country the “Trespasser” identified on his or her “Initial Contact” and will considered official unless proven otherwise.
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The basic beauty of the concept outlined in the aforementioned letters is the fact; that it would not only cut through the shortcomings on Border Security and provide a source of funding for “Our Compassionate Treatment” of all Illegal; but, it would also get the “Home Country of each Illegal” involved in the attempt to get the “Illegal” back out of the United States as soon as possible, which to me looks like “A Win-Win”. Dale Gohr, Clarkdale, Arizona
Sorry, to say this but I think Trump needs to go. We have already went thru nearly 8 years of Obama’s disrespect for this great Nation. It has hurt the way the rest of the world views us. Putting Trump in office would only serve to further ruin this Country. Trump has no respect for women (just what message will that send to the rest of the world). He does not know how to respectfully disagree. He resorts to name calling and bullying tactics when he does not like something…..(again how will this make us look to other Countries)
Don’t get me wrong, I like some (not all) of Trump’s ideas but I think there are far better people to carry out those same ideas in a way that will better preserve the United States.
Oh no I really believe Trump is the best one for The White House!
When will Trump answer a question?
referring to Diana’s comment liking Trump…
If you really believe that, I worry about your sanity. Trump has NO knowledge of the world affairs facts, he has no capability to be diplomatic, he is a bully, he is rude and obnoxious and he is very arrogant. If he is the best, we are in deep trouble. I view all of the Rep. candidates as incapable of doing the job and clueless about how. There are no Rep. candidates who could get my vote!
Joette: Not voting at all is a win-win for the democrat/liberal/socialists- I didn’t like McCain or others either, but if you think I’m staying home to “send a message” that message if that you want another goddamn radical fool in the White House – vote republican regardless – I not a Republican – I’m a conservative – the republican party is just the lesser of the evils. Vote gal! Please…R!
concur
Concur with me George – read my reply to Joette.
I think women trying to wear a man’s pants is a crime as well as a sin. Just as the man is the head of the family, so should a man be the head of the country. I am not a feminist and if women would take up their proper roles as prescribed by God, they AND their family would be blessed going and coming. I think Carly should Not be up there. I am still want a Trump/Cruz ticket
Pamela, I am in full agreement. I think Trump-Cruz is the way to go. Everyone seems to forget that Trump would not be the one doing most of the dealings – that is why they have people around them who handle these things, such as the secretary of state and ambassadors to the different nations. Trump is excellent at getting the best people around him. Cruz would make an excellent Vice-President. He is extremely smart and knowledgeable about our constitution.
I completely agree with you because I like Trump and Cruz as a great team for America. Would like to keep Walker and remove Fiorina, Rubio and JEB because all are for amnesty, Fiorina supports Obama’s Dream Act and likes Islam. Take them with the rest, but leave Walker at least for the Trump/Cruz Cabinet. We need a lean and mean pair for America and no more establishment and/or bought and paid for candidates. If we really want a real woman, there is Palin and can also think about Bachman. Fiorina is just another version of Hillary and another wicked witch added to our current 4: Feinstein, Boxer, Waters and Pelosi.
You have the right thoughts!! Ben Carson has the right ideas but I don’t think he is strong enough to carry through if confronted with difficult situations. Donald Trump has the ability to stand strong and also to get things done. He is not afraid of contradictions to his ideas. I also believe he will have a great deal of people that aren’t afraid to turn this wonderful country around and head back to the values that formed this great country!! Trump is definitely an American with those values!!
You are right on Judy.
Bravo, Pamela!!!You absolutely right according to Bible.
Who would like Carly for President has to read about her past and accomplishment. My impression of her – she is audesious woman.
I, my family, all my friends would go for Trump, the best choice for the country and working class!
Of course, he is the biggest threat for Republicans.
I agree with you 100%.
My comment is referring to Pamela’s Trump & Cruz ticket.
Very well said…I totally agree!!!
I am a woman too, and really DO NOT understand this bold statement that Trump “does not have respect for women ” where does this come from ? He is as much critized for his appearance.. than he jokes about the others so what ??
I travel to Europe every month and believe me the other “World “-‘well everything that is not socialist over there – is looking at Trump as the American living proof that there is STILL a USA , synonymous to SUCCESS ! Trump is the best candidate , has what is called the gut to say boldly what is happening here and is proposing solutions away from the political agenda and with genuine ambition for a revived AMERICA – Finally some energy and definitely lots of love for this country !
Trump was the only one who spoke up and shook everyone awake. WE are no longer the silent majority. Now it seems the Members of OUR GOP Party are going to desert the party and run Romney as a Third Party Candidate. Where is their loyalty oath????? If they do that we can reclaim OUR Party since they would no longer Represent GOP Registered Voters. They would also be throwing Jeb Bush under the bus.
Thank you and I agree with you because we travel and other countries are laughing at us and sending our cartoons that make us look like idiots to have O in our White House and Hillary even being considered as a possible candidate. Glad the Democrats do not have even ONE viable candidate and so they are desperate to thump Trump and Cruz and are running scared of them. Good!
You fail to understand that the president is a manchurian candidate and most of Congress has been bought and paid for by “the bankers” Morgans, Rothchilds and many others. You will have to go outside of Congress to find a good man. Despite the brashness of Trump, I don’t think he disrespects women as much as you might think. He is more impatient with stupidity. These super rich people believe that people (most of them) are useless eaters and should be eliminated, keeping a few as slaves. The fact that the other Republicans are planning Trump’s demise should tell you something. The Democrats and establishment Republicans are terrified of him. They can’t control him or buy him off. He isn’t going to quit. He understands what is going on in the background. If not, prepare for global enslavement and WWIII.
The bump should be discarded. He is only in the race to insure that his pal Bill’s wife gets elected.
Pretty much agree with this list; although I really think Bobby Jindal would be a great President. My pick for President is still Ted Cruz – he is brilliant, calm in the midst of the storms, and stays the course – he is firm and steadfast and makes common sense decision. Plus – opposite of that thing we have occupying the White House now – Ted Cruz loves this country.
Tricia;
I agree with your assessment of Ted Cruz……He’s the only one out there that has walked the walk and talked the talk…I don’d understand why more people don’t see this in Ted Cruz…..I also agree with the author of this article..All those listed need to go.. They are only hurting the five or six that really need to be heard.
I AGREE! TED CRUZ IS THE BEST CONTENDER FOR OVAL OFFICE 2016.
He is brilliant, calm, steadfast and makes a lot of common sense. I want to see him as our President of the United States, 2017.He is the only hope for America!
I like Ted. But he and Jindal and Rubio have the same problem. If you go by the USConstitution, a president MUST have two American parents at the time of the birth of any presidential candidate. Ted was Canadian. Rubio, Cuban and Jindals parents immigrated here. Obama is an illegal presidency as his father was never an American. Law suits are still in the courts over all of this. Look it up in Black’s Law Book.
After watching the debates, I think Bobby Jindal, AND Lindsey Graham should stay on the list.
Particularly Graham. I greed with him when he said while we are talking about this and that (ie :taxes, abortion, planned parenthood, vaccinations, whatever), ISIS is trying to kill us and they will be here soon if we don’t do anything about it.
I agree.
Now if I could only spell. I agreed with Graham. We have an enemy gaining in strength when we are the weakest in many years financially but mostly militarily.
you are DELUSINAL .Jindal cannot even run a small state – let alone the country. Rand Paul needs to go too. Graham surely is better than Rand Paul but other candidates are far better. and the group definitely needs to be narrowed. Too many. another that needs to go is Kasiak (spelling) from Ohio he too is a has-been.and supports the Iran Deal….
Lindsey Graham brags about his 33 years of military service. I believe he was in the Reserve or National Guard. If you have ever been in the military, you know how congressmen are treated by the military. I want to know what his rank was, how he obtained that rank, how many units he commanded and exactly what his job was in the military. He has been around congress long enough to talk a good like but I haven’t seen much of what he has accomplished since he has been there except agreeing with John McCain and backing up Obama.
Lindsey Graham talks against Obama’s policies, but he votes in favor of anything Obama wants, including the Iranian Deal. That’s enough for me to want him out. I would never vote for him.
Carole, vote for whomever the Republican candidate happens to be – not voting will make the Democrat fool a shoo-in and we’ll be forced to endure just one more damn fool in the White House. One more fool in the presidency will spell an end to this country. I have eight books on the Clintons – he was a criminal dope dealer, women victimizer, liar and demeaned the office of the presidency – they were hated by the secret service and the feeling was mutual – her trash mouth is horrible and the F word to her is used numerously and especially was to the Secret Service. I’ve studied the presidents from Wilson to the dictator and the democrats were rotten. JFK lowered taxes and with PO 11110 wanted to restric
t the FED from taking usury interest rates on loans – so he was stopped. Do you still think Lee Harvey Oswald shot him, hmm?
I agree with your list with the exception of Christie. I, too, feel that he should be given more time. I was most impressed with Rubio who appeared to be knowledgeable of the issues and how to address them. Most of the candidates during the debate did not answer the questions!
I agree with Horn News that it is time to “thin the herd” to benefit the GOP presidential campaign. In further statement, in my opinion, it is also time, even beyond time, that the GOP should consider political moves to curtail RHINO Republicans now in office, and to prevent, or limit future RHINOs success in state elections which put them in Congress. Furthermore, to serve Americans as a whole, in the best interest of our nation, the GOP should act with effective legalities to remove Barack H. Obama from office quickly and soon before he totally accomplishes his objective to reduce our once great nation to socialistic, third-world country status. He has already seriously curtailed our much needed influence throughout the world and reduced our military strength to such low levels, it is questionable, whether or not, America could even defend itself as other nations throughout the world are forming their own allied coalitions of power — and for what ends?
Maybe it’s about time conservatives have someone in the Whitehouse that isn’t a push over. People call Trump a bully because he is not afraid to speak out or fight back. So what… Anyone remember “Give’em Hell” Harry Truman” ? Fortitude worked then and a little fortitude will work now. We don’t need a Neville Chamberlain appeaser to acquiese to evil – We need a Churchill! – Desperate times call for strong measures. I for one am sick and tired of progressive bullies shoving dead ideology down our throats, calling names, belittling, obfuscating, lying and bullying their way to kingly power! We need someone with gumption and fire in their belly to stop the socialist insanity. Trump seems to have both.
DITTO
REMEMBER. WE HAVE OVER 15 MONTHS BEFORE SOMEONE PUTS HIS HANDS ON THAT BIBLE. THEN PRAY WE HAVE A CANIDATE, THAT REALIZES WE HAVE A GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE BY THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE, I WANT SOMEONE WHO TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION, MY 16 GRANDCHILDREN, YOUR CHILDREN AND YOUR CHILDRENS CHILDREN THE FUTURE OF AMERICA RESTS WITH OUR SELECTION, AND WE BETTER BE RIGHT, THIS TIME THERE WILL BE NO SECOND CHANCE, WE NEED TO DO IT RIGHT. SO LETS WAIT AND SEE WHO IS AT THE END OF THAT ROAD IN 6 MONTHS MAY BE WE NEED TO FLY OUR FLAG UPSIDE DOWN, TO GET PEOPLE TO REALIZE WHAT IS AT STAKE A UPSIDE DOWN FLAG, MEANS OUR COUNTRY IS IN DISTRESS, OUR FORE FATHERS PUT THAT OPTION IN OUR FLAG CODE, WE NEED TO HONOR ALL THOSE WHO DIED AND NOT FORGET WHAT THEY DIED FOR, OUR COUNTRY IS IN TROUBLE LETS DO THE RIGHT THING, AND LET GOD BLESS AMERICA. ROBERT HOYING UNITED STATES MARINE CORP. SEMPER FI
God Bless you Robert and thank you for your service. You are correct. Our country is in distress and we need a bold leader to turn it around. It is time for Americans to fight back against the enemies within.
I agree with you wholeheartedly Robert and thank you for your service. You are a blessing to our country!
I have said this before but the candidates need to realize that the jabs they are throwing at each other will be ammunition for the democrats in the coming election….
The best candidate for the presidency is Ted Cruz. He is the only senator standing up to the republican cowards mc Connell and boehner (excuse spelling of names) Cruz will put America back as a great nation. I would also like to see Carly F. Picked as a V.P. Running mate for Cruz. We have to get rid of the garbage in the White House .
I could get behind that ticket! Eight years of Cruz, then Carly.
I don’t disagree with most of this list of those who would do the country a big favor by dropping out. Christie won’t drop out until he’s out of funds. Walker hasn’t got his sea legs, but I wouldn’t count him out yet.
What I fully disagree with is anyone who thinks they already know who the nominee should be. If you’re in that group – and I don’t care which candidate’s flag you’re carrying – you’ve quit listening. That bodes very poorly for you personally and for the selection process in general. There are too many very good candidates in this race to have anywhere near enough information to make and informed decision. If you want an uninformed decision, vote Democrat. Otherwise, pay attention. There’s a lot more to learn and months before the first vote is cast in which to learn it.
I agree Desert Lion. We all need to listen and learn. These candidates have not had much time to speak their issues. The race is just starting – they are all learning – we are all learning. They will drop out when they choose. It’s not up to anyone to tell them to walk. Today I am a Trump for Pres as he speaks his mind and is very knowledgeable about many issues. Maybe not a Politician but neither was Pres Reagan and he was great in many ways.. Christie for VP as he has somewhat the same character. Carson-disappointing. Nice man but I believe has been in the pockets of the big Pharma. He only knows what he practiced and studied. Papers written by Pharma Scientists will not tell the truth. Our children are suffering. Good for Trump that he challenged him on vaccines.. Interesting to see if Carson does some homework and learns about the dangers of vaccines. Carly is too stiff and scripted. Nothing natural about her. I liked Jindal as he had a lot of energy. Actually, they all had some good things to say and not so good.
Time will tell and let the best man win for the world and the USA as we want to be Great Again.
Why just 7? All but one will eventually be gone, rejected by republicans. The issue oriented American voters. But we all need to quit acting like dimocrats and blaming someone else. Trump will rise or fall based on what he says about the issues, not because of someone’s opinion of him.
IMO the root cause of the collapse of our fed govt is because too many elected officials have bought the PC kool aid and no longer have a sense of right and wrong. A govt based on PC is essentially the same thing as a banana republic form of govt. The Constitution is not a politically correct document. Instead it is to govt what the 10 Commandments are to human behavior. The fundamental basis for actions by those affected. The Constitution is mandatory for govt, elected/appointed officials, to observe and follow. And the Bill of Rights denies govt the ability to take these civil rights away. Even the Nazis were tried following WWII, thus were innocent until proven guilty. But not obl. He was not tried or even charged with anything. Instead a fatwa issued by O was used to assassinate him. This is probably an illegal action by the president? But it was expected to be PC by O?
There appears to be two systems of right and wrong. Christianity and Islam. Christianity is the religion of love while islam is the religion of jihad. Which system do you want to live under?
Ben for prez and Marco of vice prez.
We need a really good diplomat for president and a really good VP to push conservative programs through congress. That speaks to Ben Carson to head it up, and Marco Rubio to push it through. Most of the others would fit well in the cabinet. There is not one in the line-up that would be at least 5X better than what we have now, and 10X better than Hilliary or that other marxist/communist.
That said, we have to pick one who can win the election. Ben is almost a shoe-in if he runs, whereas many others would lose the big block votes such as women and gays. Let’s face it: If we don’t get the black voters back, we will be doomed as a free nation!
STEVE — haven’t you heard of the BLACK REPUBLICANS group?
EVERY SINGLE INDIVIDUAL WHOM I CAN CONCEIVE THAT THE DEMOCRATS MIGHT REALISTICALLY NOMINATE AS THEIR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FOR THE 2016 ELECTION (HILLARY, BIDEN, SANDERS, LIZ WARREN, KERRY, JERRY BROWN) would, in my opinion, be a catastrophe for our great country. My yardstick is ELECTABILITY!! Though I would never choose TRUMP over any of the others the GOP might nominate ( + Mitt Romney ), I would vote for him over any of the named Democratic candidates. The problem I see is that too many voters might stay home (notably Evangelicals, Women, & Hispanics) and that their lost votes might allow the Democrats to edge out a victory.
So I would like to see SANTORUM and HUCKABEE drop out (leaving TED CRUZ, BEN CARSON, and BOBBY JINDAL to vie for the votes of Evangelicals & Religious Right). Further, I would like to see JIM GILMORE, PATAKI and SCOTT WALKER drop out (leaving JEB BUSH, RAND PAUL, and JOHN KASICH as the only remaining announced candidates identified primarily with the Establishment — plus ROMNEY if he comes in later). Seventeen candidates, less the five I think should get out NOW, would leave twelve — still too many . . . but the campaign is young.
I think that BOBBY JINDAL, and probably either JOHN KASICH or RAND PAUL, might well drop out after the next GOP debate — unless they pick up enough voter support and campaign financing to consider that they could be nominated AND ELECTED! That would leave eight.
TO BE CONTINUED IN A SEPARATE POST
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I think LINDSEY GRAHAM should remain — not because he might be Electable (it will not happen), but because he will focus attention of voters on what I believe are the two most important issues before us: (1) THAT USA IS CURRENTLY UNDER ATTACK (primarily from Radical Islam but potentially also from North Korea; and (2) THAT ADVENTURISTIC POLICIES (pursued by both RUSSIA & CHINA) bring us ever closer to WW3. As important as I believe many of our domestic issues are (Borders, Illegals, Tax Code, Entitlements . . . where do I stop?), the two Most Important Things before us are: (1) to disavow the disastrous Iran Nuclear Deal, reimpose even stronger sanctions, and defeat Radical Islam; and (2) to transform our military into the most powerful on earth — to discourage adventurism by aggressors anywhere. LINDSEY GRAHAM will focus our attention on this in a way that, I think, no one else can.
Among the remaining EIGHT, for sure TRUMP will persist. Among the Establishment group would be JEB BUSH and (in my view) either KASICH or PAUL. Among the Outsider group CARLY FIORINA, BEN CARSON, and TED CRUZ (whom I include because he is well-known as a “maverick” in the Senate and not afraid to challenge the Establishment). Those with particular appeal to Hispanics would be MARCO RUBIO and TED CRUZ. And, defying easy categorization, CHRISTIE also would remain (executive experience like JEB BUSH and KASICH but with a focus different than theirs, and on a State level — not part of the Washington Establishment).
If we could keep these eight through the next several GOP debates, I think we would have a better idea of WHO SHOULD GO NEXT. And perhaps we would have better insight as to the Democratic nominee and reference over a longer period to GOP polls showing shifting support.
I agree except that I would leave Scott Walker and Chris Christie on the table – the other five should go. And I think that Rand Paul should go as well, as much as I like him. He just doesn’t have a chance.
The only one I would leave off the list for now is Chris Christie. If it wasn’t for Trump who I support now it would be Christie. I’m surprised he continues to poll as low as he does. Maybe it’s still the after effects of Bridgegate or maybe it’s his weight but I like his style plus he doesn’t take any crap from anyone!
Ted Cruz with Ben Carson except Carson is in bed with Big Pharma and what does Cruz have to say about the confusing Israel and muddled middle east situation. Galen.
After reading ALL of THE COMMENTS up to now,
I am excited and pleased everyone is so passionate
about their comments and choices to become our
next President of the United States of America.
Well, I “believed” since 2013 when Ben Carson
gave his “famous” speech at the Prayer Breakfast
that the Lord will “establish” him (Ben Carson) as
the next President of the United States of America!
Holy Bible— New Testament
Romans 13:1-7 (key word: establish)
New American Standard
Bobby Jindal wants to to a cashless society in america. He is working on this in his home state.
I’m saddened by the comments of certain of the above commentators who state they “will never vote for [named candidates], as well as somewhat shocked by Pamela’s comment that a woman running for office “is a crime and a sin”.
I would say to Pamela that the Bible mentions many women who did not confine their activities to the home but assumed functions of and for their people (e.g. Deborah who was “a renowned prophetess, an honored judge and serves as a role model for every woman Called by God to lead others”, Anna, a prophetess referred to in Luke, and Hannah, also a prophetess, among others).
To believe in God is to believe that God may call forth women as well as men to serve His purpose by assuming and performing tasks no confined to the home.
As to the other commentators who state they “will never vote for [named candidates], I refer them to Burt’s comments above. I sincerely believe that it is essential for every person who does not want to see a continuation of Obama’s policies that have demonstrably been so adverse for the United States and for the free world, so intent on denigrating America’s position in the world, rejecting the concept that America is “special” and that its influence in world affairs has been necessary (in effect a continuation of the Pax Britanica) to come out and vote in 2016 for the Republican candidate whoever he or she may be. ANY REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE WILL BE BETTER FOR THE UNITED STATES, ISRAEL, THE FREE WORLD, OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN THAN A DEMOCRAT PROMISING MORE OF OBAMA’S RUINOUS POLICIES.
I would agree with all seven that were listed; this list almost matches mine of candidates I would never vote for. That list would have Christie, Bush, Graham, and Pataki as its four members.
I would leave in Christie. He has done a great job in New Jersey and speaks what is on his mind. He seems a lot stronger that some of the other candidates.
There are two candidates that are still full of fire in the gut, the rest of the pack is running out of steam. The stronger of the two will make a great President, the next strongest a great VP. The strongest candidate has all the democrats (D-RATS) shaking in their boots. The same goes for the “RINOS” that are still running, who have not yet figured out they haven’t got a shot, except that they haven’t produced enough traction to get near the top of the hill. Besides being able and capable of cleaning up the mess the present administration will be leaving behind, the D-RATS will be running for cover from the new AG and the Orange suit tailors. It will be a BONANZA for criminal defense lawyers. You broke the LAW, you go to Jail!
Now the new administration is going to need a lot of smart help. These two strongest candidates have access to many of the smartest of the intelligentsia available. They wouldn’t be at the top where they are now if they didn’t.
You have all probably guessed who my selection is. The top Candidate is not a Lawyer, that is not what we need to Make this Country Great Again. We have in this man a proven track record of getting things done! Not beholding to any Donors, Not controlled by any Political Party Boss, Not a Washington insider, and NOT anybodies’ Puppet!
The second in command Candidate is a Lawyer and not just a Lawyer, a man worthy of being Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, who has the same fire in the gut, fighting spirit, never give ground, and a true leader balances out the “A” TEAM.
Both Gentlemen say what they mean and mean what they say! MR. TRUMP / MR. CRUZ
First, let me say I agree with many of Monica’s comments above. I think Mr. Trump will make a formidable president. He has said that he will serve as President without pay! He’s paying for his campaign out of his own pocket, which is costing him millions. True, he is not a polished insider politician, so what? I have no problem with this. Let him respond to the people’s demand for a change in his mannerisms. He has “true grit”. America is a corporation, and the country needs someone who understands how to upright a sinking fiscal ship. The country needs good paying jobs for our people, which will pump up our economy. It also needs to be downsized. Government is way too fat! It is the largest employer of people! Our ship is upright and needs to be flipped! I think Mr. Trump has the business skills who can generate enough wind behind the sails to get our country full sailing again. I would also rather have Mr. Trump at the helm with his business savvy, than other candidates presented. He gives me the most hope for jobs in America at this point. Industries would rather be closer to their distribution base. This is what he does best. I also think that Mr. Trump would not be as successful a business man if he didn’t surround himself by successful people or advisors; much like cabinet the members who serve under the President. It is still early in the season, who knows what we will know in three months?
Being Presidential (Romney) does not carry the vote. Not one Democrat is Presidential and their most aggregious candidate is the leader. Hillary is more of a despot candidate (Saddam Hussein, Khadafi, etc.). The poor saps who vote Democrat regardless have believed since Lyndon Johnson the Democrats would do something for them and all they have become is slaves to the government The Bush family and Clintons need to be relegated to the history books. The Republicans have candidates who “should” be electable but in this time they are not. Is Trump electable? Time will tell, but at the very least he openly and honestly (in his view) addresses the issues – something not one politician does now in Washington. At least Trump is a red, white and blue American and the antithesis of that which we have been forced to endure since January 2009.
I believe Trump will do just as he says and that is work to repair the damage done by the Democrat Socialist and his party. Trump’s first priority will be to make America great again and stand up to the One World Order gang led by GHW Bush, Obama, Soros, Dell and Rockefeller, to name a few.