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GOP Candidates All Lacking
RECEIVED Mon., Jan. 9, 2012
Dear Editor,
So, where are the good GOP presidential candidates to run against Obama? The GOP resembles the Democratic Party in 2000, which also had no real leaders. That year George W. Bush won the presidency.
Mitt Romney is a slick guy who still gets income and a retirement package from Bain Capital, a company where he was a top dog.
Newt Gingrich shows a history of conflict in politics. Even former President George H.W. Bush wouldn't support the former House speaker, and that says a lot.
Rick Santorum tries too hard to present a blue-collar image, using a "Hey, I'm just one of the guys ..." type of political ploy.
Ron Paul has many issues as a GOP candidate. First of all, he is not a Republican but a true Libertarian, which has always hindered him from getting the GOP support he needs to make a difference.
Jon Huntsman represents an enigma from Utah, who professes to be a conservative, but many of his views appear moderate to liberal.
As for Rick Perry ... he may be the worst governor the state of Texas ever had. Perry has single-handedly hurt Texans and their families while ensuring that his wealthy special interest contributors continue to get whatever they need instead of working for the community good.
Apparently, there are no significant, honest, and capable leaders in the GOP from which American voters may elect a winner.
American voters are sick of all the GOP hype and game-playing and may be willing to provide Obama with another term to see if Congress will decide to work with him on the urgent issues. So far Obama remains the best candidate.
So, where are the good GOP presidential candidates to run against Obama? The GOP resembles the Democratic Party in 2000, which also had no real leaders. That year George W. Bush won the presidency.
Mitt Romney is a slick guy who still gets income and a retirement package from Bain Capital, a company where he was a top dog.
Newt Gingrich shows a history of conflict in politics. Even former President George H.W. Bush wouldn't support the former House speaker, and that says a lot.
Rick Santorum tries too hard to present a blue-collar image, using a "Hey, I'm just one of the guys ..." type of political ploy.
Ron Paul has many issues as a GOP candidate. First of all, he is not a Republican but a true Libertarian, which has always hindered him from getting the GOP support he needs to make a difference.
Jon Huntsman represents an enigma from Utah, who professes to be a conservative, but many of his views appear moderate to liberal.
As for Rick Perry ... he may be the worst governor the state of Texas ever had. Perry has single-handedly hurt Texans and their families while ensuring that his wealthy special interest contributors continue to get whatever they need instead of working for the community good.
Apparently, there are no significant, honest, and capable leaders in the GOP from which American voters may elect a winner.
American voters are sick of all the GOP hype and game-playing and may be willing to provide Obama with another term to see if Congress will decide to work with him on the urgent issues. So far Obama remains the best candidate.
Peter Stern
