Meet The Candidates: 2012 GOP Thread

Look, there's a legitimate debate to be had whether or not Obama's policies have failed or succeeded over the past 2.5 years. I say let's revisit that topic this time next year.

This isn't an anti-Republican thread or a pro-Obama thread. Sure I poked a little fun at the GOP candidates, but I think a few of them have a legit shot at winning this thing. I guess different people will read into it whatever they want to.

In the meantime, I'll do my best to steer clear of Obama in this thread and discuss the candidates at hand.

If the GOP is half as smart as one would hope they would nominate John Huntsman. He is probably as high character candidate they could field.

If the GOP is half as smart as one would hope they would nominate John Huntsman. He is probably as high character candidate they could field.
hence the problem

Oh, there's some interesting trivia on Santorum. It just isn't very flattering.

Well, by all means, let's hear it!

He is my least favorite by far. In fact, the word 'favorite' doesn't even describe him for me. He's a big government social authoritarian-theocrat, and he can go pack sand.

We're a year and a half away from the 2012 presidential election, but why not have one ongoing thread and discussion as the debate rages on, candidates get stronger/weaker, and those pesky scandals rear their ugly head knocking people out of the race.

Vice President Huntsman anyone?


Michele Bachmann: ......she'll have to round out her message and broaden her platform as we get deeper into campaign season.

Summary:
The country has fallen woefully behind in education compared to other industrialized nations, chronic unemployment that neither side can seem to fix and an anemic housing market has continued to slow economic recovery. The idea of socialized medicine has been accepted by nearly every other country, while the cost for healthcare here in America continues to soar and remains the number one contributor to our deficit problems.

The views of these candidates will evolve and gain clarity over time, so don't expect them to get too specific about their policy positions right now. Keep your eyes peeled for the next two GOP debates on CNN, June 13th and Fox, August 11.
Good thread, great summary. Don't discount the woman president factor. There's a large segment of the population who aren't involved in politics and vote emotionally. I believe there are a great number of women across the politcal spectrum who will vote to have a woman president.

If Bachmann does what you suggest, which she will if she gets close to the GOP nomination, a Bachmann / Huntsman ticket could be quite formidable.

Trivia: What country can Palin see from her house? No seriously, she had a brief foray into what industry prior to entering politics?


One thing we do know she was not is a history teacher. Since she lived in Alaska, I'm going to say probably the fishing industry.

Just don't ask her about Paul Revere

Pawlenty proposes three-tier income tax system - Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_pawlenty_economy)
In a speech expected to be heavy on specifics, Pawlenty was ready to propose a three-tier income tax system:

• The estimated 45 percent of U.S. households that did not pay income taxes in 2010 would see no change in their tax rates.

• Individuals would pay 10 percent tax on the first $50,000 of income. Couples earning $100,000 would also pay that rate.

• "Everything above that would be taxed at 25 percent," Pawlenty said.

He also wanted to cut business taxes, reducing the current rate from 35 percent to 15 percent.


Why do ****ing idiots keep thinking that cutting taxes to businesses are going to "create more jobs!!"? The definition of insanity is doing the same things over and over expecting different results. I guess the GOP isn't even remotely trying to hide who they represent these days.


"I think it's ironic that he's talking about a fiscal plan for the entire country when he left his state a mess," Gov. Mark Dayton said in an interview. "He decided he was going to leave and left it to his successor. They knew they were going to kick this down the road."

Irony indeed.

Just don't ask her about Paul Revere

Im glad someone brought this up. What was more ridiculous the fact she said it or the fact she throws up defense for it. This is why i cant stand her, just admit you misspoke and move on. Instead she makes it worst and gets people to even go to the point of changing Wikipedia to support her...Even after I thought i couldnt lose anymore respect for her, I do.

Im glad someone brought this up. What was more ridiculous the fact she said it or the fact she throws up defense for it. This is why i cant stand her, just admit you misspoke and move on. Instead she makes it worst and gets people to even go to the point of changing Wikipedia to support her...Even after I thought i couldnt lose anymore respect for her, I do.

She's a moron, nothing else really needs to be said.

She's a moron, nothing else really needs to be said.

Which makes me bring up this next point.


a Bachmann / Huntsman ticket could be quite formidable.


High schooler challenges Michele Bachmann to Constitution showdown - Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/high-schooler-challenges-michelle-bachmann-to-constitution-showdown)

Formidable ticket? ...lol Only if dumbasses are voting.


Rep. Bachmann, the frequent inability you have shown to accurately and factually present even the most basic information about the United States led me to submit the follow challenge, pitting my public education against your advanced legal education:

I'd vote for that high schooler first.