Re: McChrystal
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 8:18 pm
I backed Romney in 2008 and will probably support him again should he run in 2012. Of the candidates, I believe he is the most qualified to bring this country out of the economic mess that Obama has us wallowing in. Romney's career has been about taking failing businesses that are hemorrhaging money and making the necessary cuts and changes to make them successful. He's argued articulately about what the Obama administration should have done about the issues of the past year and a half (although, unfortunately his reasoned responses haven't gained nearly as much attention as Palin's facebook quotes and catchphrases). I think Romney would do the most to return to a sane budget for this country and to restore economic stability.
I don't know about Romney's VP pick, but he would probably need a southern conservative with support among Social conservatives. Huckabee could be a likely choice if the two can find a way to get along. If Huckabee runs in the primary against Romney though, I'd expect much more conflict from the two of them.
Bobby Jindal would make a good VP too. His star is on the rise again, as he seems to be one of the few willing to lead down in the Gulf. Haley Barbour as well.
As for Palin, I think she is a good activist, but I don't know that she could handle a leadership position... she didn't seem to like it as Gov. of Alaska once the national attention was on her. I fear that she would be our answer to Obama - a decent speaker, strong personality, but not quite up to the demands of the job.
Other than those, I don't know... Chris Christie seems to be working in the right mold in NJ. He has been tough with the big unions and willing to cut unnecessary spending. Nevertheless, with the way the GOP tends to nominate established candidates, I don't know if he would get far in the primary in 2012. Too soon for him to be trying for the Presidency really... but I like the work that he is doing down there. Tim Pawlenty might emerge as a strong candidate out of Minnesota, but hasn't done anything to stand out yet.
I don't know about Romney's VP pick, but he would probably need a southern conservative with support among Social conservatives. Huckabee could be a likely choice if the two can find a way to get along. If Huckabee runs in the primary against Romney though, I'd expect much more conflict from the two of them.
Bobby Jindal would make a good VP too. His star is on the rise again, as he seems to be one of the few willing to lead down in the Gulf. Haley Barbour as well.
As for Palin, I think she is a good activist, but I don't know that she could handle a leadership position... she didn't seem to like it as Gov. of Alaska once the national attention was on her. I fear that she would be our answer to Obama - a decent speaker, strong personality, but not quite up to the demands of the job.
Other than those, I don't know... Chris Christie seems to be working in the right mold in NJ. He has been tough with the big unions and willing to cut unnecessary spending. Nevertheless, with the way the GOP tends to nominate established candidates, I don't know if he would get far in the primary in 2012. Too soon for him to be trying for the Presidency really... but I like the work that he is doing down there. Tim Pawlenty might emerge as a strong candidate out of Minnesota, but hasn't done anything to stand out yet.