SPECIAL POST
Almost before the November elections were over with, speculation began about who the next Republican Presidential nominee would be. It’s obvious that this will be a very protracted and probably ugly Presidential season, so before I get started on this post, let me be clear that I, for one, am more than sick and tired of negative campaigning. I’m sick and tired of the name calling, denigration, talk-downs, lies, sneers, dirt throwing and outright hostilities of elections past.
This is the way I see things on the Republican political landscape at the moment:
I like Mike Huckabee. I did not have a favorable opinion of him in the last election. He was unknown, he was from Arkansas, and he was referred to as “The Huckster.” In watching his FOX show, I have definitely gained a more favorable opinion of him. The think he would be a good President. The only thing that is really lacking in him, I think, is fire in the belly. He’s not an ardent, spirited, blazing-soul personality; he is very passionate in his beliefs and what he wants done for the country, but he doesn’t emanate that feeling from every pore in his body.
I like Newt Gingrich. He has that fiery passion. He knows his politics. He has the right vision for the country. I think he’d make a damned good President. I’m sorry about his baggage and wish we could find a way to get over it. But, it’s there and the Democrats won’t ignore it.
I like Sarah Palin. She certainly is passionate and outspoken about her beliefs. She is so very refreshing, a departure from the ugliness that Washington is mired in. She has grown strong and is much more confident that what she says is correct. Maybe she needs a little more seasoning, like a term as Vice President, but she is ready and would be a good President. On the other hand, the Democrats will certainly demonize her.
A Gingrich – Palin team would be a dream ticket in my book, but I don't know that it's in the cards.
I despise Romney. I look at him as being a Socialist in Republican clothing. He loves his Massachusetts Health Plan and, regardless of what he now says, he’s also in love with ObamaCare. He is a good businessman and, in that sense may be good for the country, but overall I think a Romney Presidency would be another Obama national tragedy. He will not get my vote; I’d vote for Obama first, and Obama is very definitely also on my despise list.
There are some other mentionables, but I don’t see any of them as being serious candidates at this point.
So, what about “The Donald?” This guy knows business inside and out. He’s an American, through and through. He’s been on top, on the bottom and back to the top again. He has a good, strong vision for America and is a no nonsense leader. He’s well spoken and fiery. The only drawback I see with Trump is his lack of insider political savvy, but that in and of itself is also refreshing. I think he’d be a terrific President.
Did I mention Glenn Beck? Could it be that his decision to close down his FOX TV show at the end of the year is positioning him for a run for the Presidency? He has said, from time to time, that maybe he should get involved in public office. He has a huge following, is well spoken, is passionate about his beliefs, and is an American through and through. His life experiences contribute significantly to his qualifications for the office and I think he’d be a good President as well.
Maybe Donald and Glenn could be on the same ticket? If they win, Donald could Trump dumb legislation and Glenn would be at our Beck and call. Yeah, I like that.
That’s MY AMERICAN OPINION, respectfully submitted.
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