Posted by
Lil Ole Eldy on Thursday, May 17, 2007 7:30:19 AM
This is one of the few times since 1959 that I did not really know which Republican I would vote for in the next presidential election. Is anyone else feeling the same way?
Here are some thoughts about some of the folks in the stalls at this time. Note that I am still a citizen who likes less and less-intrusive government agents and programs, which means less taxation, and taxation at a lower percentage of my income. And I still like to be able to tell a Republican from a Democrat, once they get into office. This has been difficult, lately.
Newt: I would vote for him in a minute, while wondering if he still has as many people against him as he had in 1994.
Rudy: He has great leadership qualities, but I am not exactly sure where he may be wanting to lead me.
Mitt: The most handsome candidate may not be the most conservative, or the best leader. I understand that Mr. Romney has done some really good things in MASS, and his leadership qualities are strong. And, it is OK to be that handsome.
McCain: Five and one-half years as a prisoner-of-war does not prepare a person for four years in "the pot-shot box," the white house. McCain is not on my list already. He has never been on it.
Ronald Reagan: He has been dead for a number of years, but I am not sure if he is not still the best Republican candidate. Why not? Dead Democrats have been voting in Chicago, and now, in Seattle, to elect leaders. I think dead Republicans elected Missy Gregoriette, as Washington's governor. Many Republicans of today act dead from the neck up.
I feel like a brand new Republican all over again. I though I got over this back in 1959. I am now looking closely at Mitt and Rudy. May 17, 2007.