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The farther we get into this presidential race, the more I realize that there are people who should run for president and people who do run for president.  Unfortunately, none of the candidates is part of both groups.

 

Posted by Wendy at 2113 hrs
Politics + Politics - General

1. Oh, I don’t know.  Al Gore should have run, it’s true.  But Obama is also someone who should have run—and he did!

   Who on the GOP side do you think should have run but didn’t?  Gingrich?

   Posted by scott on January 29, 2008 at 2129 hrs
   
   
   

2. McCain FTW!  WOOOOOOOOO!!!

   Posted by Recess Supervisor on January 29, 2008 at 2139 hrs
   
   
   

3. I was watching that new fox show last week “Moment of Truth”

   I couldn’t help but think of how GREAT it would be to put each of the presidential candidates on that show.

   A politician on a polygraph machine… mmm I’d pay to see it!

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on January 29, 2008 at 2147 hrs
   
   
   

4. Don’t put Bush on it—the thing would probably explode.

   McCain?  I have to say bravo to Florida voters.  Of all Republican candidates running, he’s the least crazy among them.  I wouldn’t ever vote for him myself, but personally I like him.  Unfortunately, not only is he (and his party) wrong about a great many fundamental issues, he’s frankly too old.

   Posted by scott on January 29, 2008 at 2154 hrs
   
   
   

5. Done and Dusted.  Mac is the Man.

   He’s going to clean up on Super Tuesday and be the next president.

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on January 29, 2008 at 2159 hrs
   
   
   

6. His getting a nomination would restore my hope for the Republican party’s sanity.  But he won’t see the inside of the Oval Office unless president Obama or Clinton invites him. 

   Posted by scott on January 29, 2008 at 2202 hrs
   
   
   

7. My cynicism has extended to the point where I believe that anyone who wants to be President so badly that they’re willing to endure what passes for a campaign these days is inherently unqualified.

   Looks like I’m voting for Fred as a write-in.

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on January 29, 2008 at 2210 hrs
   
   
   

8. Unfortunately, none of the candidates is part of both groups.

   Now that Fred’s out, you’re right.

   Posted by dad29 on January 29, 2008 at 2222 hrs
   
   
   

9. ...would restore my hope for the Republican party’s sanity.  But he won’t see the inside of the Oval Office…

   And there is the backhanded compliment - and the ultimate result - just like we’re seeing it in the media.  Unfortunately, GOP voters are following the script like sheep so far.

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on January 29, 2008 at 2246 hrs
   
   
   

10. Scott -

    Off the top of my head, I can name a half dozen more qualified people from the GOP and more principled than McCain:

    In order: Sanford, Watts, Shadegg, Thompson, Owens, and Jeb Bush.

    Whether they could win or not matters not; the point is that they would be better for the Republican brand than John McCain and could have at least given conservatives some one to support.

    Me?  Who will I support this year?  I’m taking my ball and going home.  The rest of the ballot needs my help and at least I’ll respect myself in the morning.

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on January 29, 2008 at 2246 hrs
    
    
    

11. McCain is more a Dem than some of the actual Dems…I’m not sure if I’d vote for him or not.

    Posted by Brandon on January 29, 2008 at 2306 hrs
    
    
    

12. I still think that Sunny is the best option.

    Posted by Joey on January 29, 2008 at 2330 hrs
    
    
    

13. “there are people who should run for president and people who do run for president.”

    I know I should, but I don’t have the money and I don’t think I’d stand a chance in our narrow-minded two-party society.

    “Now that Fred’s out, you’re right.”

    No Dadio, she didn’t say “people who should run for president and people who play a president on TV.”

    Posted by jesusisjustalrightwithme on January 30, 2008 at 0025 hrs
    
    
    

14. I realize that there are people who should run for president and people who do run for president.

    What about people that SHOULD run for school board?

    Posted by Cindy on January 30, 2008 at 0907 hrs
    
    
    

15. Allow me to translate:

    McCain?  I have to say bravo to Florida voters.

    Translation: I thought after the debacle of 2000 the florida voters were idiots, well yesterday just proved it. 

    Of all Republican candidates running, he’s the least crazy among them.

    Translation: He’s more Liberal than the Democrats
    

    I wouldn’t ever vote for him myself, but personally I like him.

    Translation: Only because he is technically running as a Republican. And we all know I just cannot vote republican.

    Posted by Michael J. Cheaney on January 30, 2008 at 1041 hrs
    
    
    

16. Translation: He’s more Liberal than the Democrats

    On what planet?!  He’s pro-life.  He’s against universal health insurance.  He doesn’t want to bring troops home from Iraq.  He’s only lukewarm on global warming.  He’s all about tax cuts that benefit the wealthy more than anyone else. 

    The fact that he once called Pat Robertson crazy or that he’s sometimes bucked his party’s leadership doesn’t make him a Democrat.

    The fact that I find him a relatively principled, thoughtful and sincere man does not mean I find him to be right on the issues.  He isn’t.  And that’s why this Democrat would never vote for him.

    I mean, shit.  You think he’s more liberal than Romney??  You better sit and think hard about how one becomes governor of Massachusetts.  Hint: it ain’t by being Reagan or Gingrich or any other kind of dyed-in-the-wool Republican.

    Posted by scott on January 30, 2008 at 1059 hrs
    
    
    

17. You better sit and think hard about how one becomes governor of Massachusetts.

    This is actually one of my main reservations about Romney…

    Not that I like McCain either.

    Posted by Matt on January 30, 2008 at 1310 hrs
    
    
    

18. Among those who we wish would have run, has everybody forgotten Condolezza?
    I’d vote for Condi, Fred Thompson, Watts, Jeb Bush, Katherine Harris, Clarence Thomas, Haley Barbour,  maybe Elizabeth Dole.
    Looks like a write in for Fred is what’s left.

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on February 01, 2008 at 0341 hrs
    
    
    

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