They Don’t Sound Like Contenders

As of Sunday, October 30, 2011

There have been eight Republican presidential debates so far this year. This should spark concern among Moore County residents.

Moore County has 25,506 registered Republicans, 18,067 registered Democrats, 16,910 who registered as unaffiliated, and 136 libertarians, as of Oct. 1. Also, many of the unaffiliated voted in the 2010 Republican Primary election. Therefore, one can make an assumption that most Republicans watched these debates to try to determine their next presidential will be.

Here’s my take on these debates to all the Democrats and unaffiliated who did not take time to watch these debates:

— Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn): repeal Obamacare; Obama a one-term president; anchor babies.

— Herman Cain, former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza: 9-9-9.

Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the house: master of the one-liner; previously supported individual health care mandate; Obama failed leadership.

— Jon Huntsman, former governor of Utah: the only middle-of- the-road candidate; skipped Las Vegas GOP debate; no trade war with China; will have an up-hill battle to win the nomination.

— Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas): We have too much health care in this country; get rid of the Federal Reserve; stop all foreign aid.

— Rick Perry, governor of Texas: Social Security is a Ponzi scheme; Texas created more government and low-wage jobs than any other state; immigration problems.

— Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts: Flip-flops on most topics; Obama failed, not a leader; repeal Obamacare; let home foreclosure continue; allow homeowners to lose their homes and become renters.

— Rick Santorum, former U.S. Senator (R.-Pa): “Mr. Values”; keep attacking Romney and Perry; has no chance of winning.

With this group of GOP contenders, does President Obama have anything to worry about?

James Laney

Aberdeen

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Tatoosh 1 year, 6 months ago

Since there is only 1 other contender, we can focus on the economy. He owns it. 9.1% unemployment continues month after month without an end in sight Travels around the country at taxpayer expense campaigning to pass his Jobs Bill when he can't even get it through his own Democratically controlled Senate. Increased our national debt more than all other President's combined. Provided over 1800 waivers to his Healthcare Reform Bill. Good for the goose but not the gander. Creates class warfare instead of brotherhood with a common goal. Can you guess the Democratic contender?

ProudYankee 1 year, 6 months ago

Tatoosh, I take it you're not a fan of President Obama, have you got a better pick from the parade of clowns the republicans are trotting out for these debates??

Courseaire 1 year, 6 months ago

Before you start knocking the Republican candidates, think back to the 2008 Democratic contenders: Obama, Clinton,Bayh, Richardson, Kucinich, Gravel, Edwards, Dodd, Biden, Vilsack, Gore, Kerry Clark & Sharpton - all ripping each other apart. Wingnut Courseaire

FaithinUSA 1 year, 6 months ago

you might as well admit it were all fracked...

Yukonjohn 1 year, 6 months ago

Yes, without the foresight of Ron Paul, we are destined to go down this same path towards total collapse. Go back, look at what he predicted would happen if we continued.....we did, and it has happened. He makes more sense than anyone up there, but short of him, we will have President Obama for a second term. Get ready America!!

skylinefirepest 1 year, 6 months ago

Some good comments here, to be sure. Actually I like any one of them against Obama for just exactly the reasons given here. He is a proven failure and wants four more years to do what??? MORE OF THE SAME!!! We can't afford him, his administration, his buddies, his party ( Is that the Democrat Party or the Communist Party, or what?? ). How about his lies? Some of the regulars here have asked me "what lies?" and there are simply too many to list. There is very little that I like about this pretense of a leader. I don't see where anyone who loves this country could vote for that man again.