Republicans: Who do you support?

[bayoubill]

A poll for Republicans to gauge the current level of support for each of the candidates here within the Forums.

If you've recently switched from one candidate to another, please let us know.

If you're from Florida, or if you're from one of the Super Tuesday states, please let us know.

If you've just joined the Forums simply to vote in this poll, please go away.

[phillydilly]

My support is behind Paul.
As it appears that he will not be the nominee, once he drops out, I will support Romney.
Economy, economy, economy.
I do not trust Huck or McCain with the economy.
I have not made my mind up on Rudy. Some days I love him, some days I hate him.

[bella-day]

May I stress leaning because I'm really undecided.

I don't like McCain, can't stand Rudy, and consider Huckabee a flash in the pan.

So it's more a process of elimination for me right now.

[NKT]

Can Indies with Republican leanings vote? ;)

[bayoubill]

My support is behind Paul.
As it appears that he will not be the nominee, once he drops out, I will support Romney.
Economy, economy, economy.
I do not trust Huck or McCain with the economy.
I have not made my mind up on Rudy. Some days I love him, some days I hate him.

May I stress leaning because I'm really undecided.

I don't like McCain, can't stand Rudy, and consider Huckabee a flash in the pan.

So it's more a process of elimination for me right now.


Interesting.

I'm right between you guys.

I was a Paul supporter (I'm still a sympathizer to his message), and now I'm leaning towards Romney.

I don't particulary like Romney, but we have to play the hand we're dealt.

[bayoubill]

Can Indies with Republican leanings vote? ;)


Will you be voting in the Republican primaries?

If so, then yes, by all means vote.

[NKT]

Will you be voting in the Republican primaries?

If so, then yes, by all means vote.

No, CT is a closed primary. Oh wells, I've been scoping all the candidates and have been making a mental list of whom I would likely support. :)

[bayoubill]

No, CT is a closed primary. Oh wells, I've been scoping all the candidates and have been making a mental list of whom I would likely support. :)


Who would that be?

[ktr]

As most republicans will state…I’m not real thrilled with any of the candidates. I like some of each, and dislike some of each. So given that, I have been, and still am undecided. But looking at it realistically…I’m leaning Romney.

I would hold my nose on the others and make my choice in Nov. only for the fact that Clinton or Obama would, in my mind, be disastrous for this country.

[NKT]

Romney. I think a Romney/Gulliani ticket would be pretty good. Heck, a Romney/Thompson ticket would be even better!!

[notluzn]

how many of these polls do we need?

[Innovator]

I like nearly all of the Republican candidates although as to be expected I don't support any 100% on everything. The only one who scares me is Ron Paul but I don't think I have anything to worry about. Its a great primary election when most of the candaidate running you wish could all be part of the new administration and you like all of them.

Although I don't usually vote democrat I'm watching the Hillary-Bill gang-up on Obama a lot more closely.

[bayoubill]

how many of these polls do we need?


It's an interesting exercise, and an opportunity to discuss the various candidates.

Some folks like to participate in these polls. :flag:

Purely optional. You can ignore it if you like.

[bayoubill]

Romney. I think a Romney/Gulliani ticket would be pretty good. Heck, a Romney/Thompson ticket would be even better!!


Romney/Gulliani? Too much of a Northeastern emphasis. Plus I doubt Rudy would be content to be second banana.

Romney/Thompson would be good. Or maybe Romney/Huckabee. Lock up the South.

[bella-day]

As most republicans will state…I’m not real thrilled with any of the candidates. I like some of each, and dislike some of each. So given that, I have been, and still am undecided. But looking at it realistically…I’m leaning Romney.

I would hold my nose on the others and make my choice in Nov. only for the fact that Clinton or Obama would, in my mind, be disastrous for this country.

Isn't that the truth!

[NKT]

Romney/Gulliani? Too much of a Northeastern emphasis. Plus I doubt Rudy would be content to be second banana.

Romney/Thompson would be good. Or maybe Romney/Huckabee. Lock up the South.

I could see your point about R/G. That's why I also like R/Thompson.

[bayoubill]

Isn't that the truth!


Indeed!

[bella-day]

Indeed!

I really do dislike voting against someone instead of voting for another.

But we haven't gotten to a point that we can take what we like from one candidate and give that to another.

Romney is about the economy which is a hugely important issue right now.

McCain is about the WOT which is also hugely important...but I have no faith in him whatsoever beyond that issue.

I think Romney would be more inclined to listen to his advisers. McCain's ego will not allow for such...and then there is the issue of the man's age.

We are tough on our Presidents. All anyone has to do is take a look at them going into the position and then compare that to how they look at the end of 4 years.

I know that last statement regarding McCain isn't PC but it is how I see it. So someone can come along and rip me for it later.;)

[bayoubill]

Romney is about the economy which is a hugely important issue right now.


The ecomony is the foundation of everything else.

Success in all other issues depends on a strong economy.

In that regard, Romney appears to the one.

[ktr]

I really do dislike voting against someone instead of voting for another.

But we haven't gotten to a point that we can take what we like from one candidate and give that to another.

Romney is about the economy which is a hugely important issue right now.

McCain is about the WOT which is also hugely important...but I have no faith in him whatsoever beyond that issue.

I think Romney would be more inclined to listen to his advisers. McCain's ego will not allow for such...and then there is the issue of the man's age.

We are tough on our Presidents. All anyone has to do is take a look at them going into the position and then compare that to how they look at the end of 4 years.

I know that last statement regarding McCain isn't PC but it is how I see it. So someone can come along and rip me for it later.;)

It is a valid issue...as is his voting record!
And in all fairness, his patriotism! But that is not enough for me....

[bella-day]

The ecomony is the foundation of everything else.

Success in all other issues depends on a strong economy.

In that regard, Romney appears to the one.

Agreed!

[bayoubill]

It is a valid issue...as is his voting record!
And in all fairness, his patriotism! But that is not enough for me....


McCain is a good man and a great patriot, but IMO, he is unfit to be president.

[bella-day]

It is a valid issue...as is his voting record!
And in all fairness, his patriotism! But that is not enough for me....

Yeah, the left can depend on the man with no problem.

I do respect his service and do not for a moment question his patriotism; it's his vision I have a problem with.

Illegal immigration is still a huge problem that has not been addressed. I do not believe McCain is the man to do it.

[bayoubill]

The ecomony is the foundation of everything else.

Success in all other issues depends on a strong economy.

In that regard, Romney appears to the one.


Also, Romney has a history of surrounding himself with good advisers, who he listens to.

It appears he doesn't let his ego get in the way.

We need a president like that.

[bella-day]

Also, Romney has a history of surrounding himself with good advisers, who he listens to.

It appears he doesn't let his ego get in the way.

We need a president like that.


You and I seem to be on the same page.

[Greeneyes]

In my view any of the Republican nominees is a much better choice than what the Dem list looks like. All three are a total disappointment. I won't support any Dem. I never will. Although it has been entertaining to watch the Clintons explode whenever Obama's name is mentioned. Edwards will soon be a non-issue.

I was behind Duncan Hunter from the very start. I also like Rudy. But, the way it looks right now, I think Rudy will drop out shortly after Super Tuesday. There's no reason for him to stay in the race if he can't come in second. That leaves Romney, McCain, Huckabee and Paul. Ron Paul is a strict constitutionalist. That's the only thing I like about him. I disagree on his stance about Iraq. The big issue with me is the fact that Ron Paul is too old and quick tempered. I just don't like the man's personna. In fact, he scares me. I don't like Huckabee on some of his political issues. He's quick witted though and seems like a good man. I just can't support him enough. This leaves Romney and McCain. McCain says he's a conservative, but I have only seen slight indications that he is. Romney is the strongest candidate right now. He's shown he can run the country. He stands more behind my views in politics. I didn't like him at first, but I've since changed my mind about him. I trust him more than I do McCain or Huckabee and I think he will be a good President. I will be voting for Romney when it comes to my state's primary. I can't vote until May 20th. But, I have a feeling by that time Romney, McCain and Huckabee will still be in the race.

[bayoubill]

In my view any of the Republican nominees is a much better choice than what the Dem list looks like. All three are a total disappointment. I won't support any Dem. I never will. Although it has been entertaining to watch the Clintons explode whenever Obama's name is mentioned. Edwards will soon be a non-issue.

I was behind Duncan Hunter from the very start. I also like Rudy. But, the way it looks right now, I think Rudy will drop out shortly after Super Tuesday. There's no reason for him to stay in the race if he can't come in second. That leaves Romney, McCain, Huckabee and Paul. Ron Paul is a strict constitutionalist. That's the only thing I like about him. I disagree on his stance about Iraq. The big issue with me is the fact that Ron Paul is too old and quick tempered. I just don't like the man's personna. In fact, he scares me. I don't like Huckabee on some of his political issues. He's quick witted though and seems like a good man. I just can't support him enough. This leaves Romney and McCain. McCain says he's a conservative, but I have only seen slight indications that he is. Romney is the strongest candidate right now. He's shown he can run the country. He stands more behind my views in politics. I didn't like him at first, but I've since changed my mind about him. I trust him more than I do McCain or Huckabee and I think he will be a good President. I will be voting for Romney when it comes to my state's primary. I can't vote until May 20th. But, I have a feeling by that time Romney, McCain and Huckabee will still be in the race.


Good post!

[bayoubill]

Ron Paul is a strict constitutionalist. That's the only thing I like about him. I disagree on his stance about Iraq. The big issue with me is the fact that Ron Paul is too old and quick tempered. I just don't like the man's personna. In fact, he scares me.


I was a Paul supporter because of his small government stance, but I think it's gotten to the point where the man and his campaign are actually damaging his original message.

[chip]

None of the above.

I dont vote for liberal or lunatics.

[bayoubill]

None of the above.

I dont vote for liberal or lunatics.


Who would you like to see running for the nomination, then?

[johnrocks]

Interesting.

I'm right between you guys.

I was a Paul supporter (I'm still a sympathizer to his message), and now I'm leaning towards Romney.

I don't particulary like Romney, but we have to play the hand we're dealt.

Our primary has not even got here yet,I'm not ready to fold my hand but when I do,I have a feeling that I will not be messing with the remaining deck.

[bayoubill]

lunchtime bump

[HenmanT]

I don't really care for any of the ones left they all have major drawback IMHO. I was ok with Thompson but even he had drawbacks....

[Broseph]

All the FredHeads who previously couldn't stand anybody but Fred are slowly but surely starting to claim that Romney isn't that bad.

[Broseph]

More importantly, who will HuckabeeGirl vote for once TaxHike Mike drops out? Although it could be awhile until that happens.

[bayoubill]

More importantly, who will HuckabeeGirl vote for once TaxHike Mike drops out? Although it could be awhile until that happens.


Anybody know who Sun is supporting, now that Hunter has dropped out?

[goodlife]

In my view any of the Republican nominees is a much better choice than what the Dem list looks like. All three are a total disappointment. I won't support any Dem. I never will. Although it has been entertaining to watch the Clintons explode whenever Obama's name is mentioned. Edwards will soon be a non-issue.

I was behind Duncan Hunter from the very start. I also like Rudy. But, the way it looks right now, I think Rudy will drop out shortly after Super Tuesday. There's no reason for him to stay in the race if he can't come in second. That leaves Romney, McCain, Huckabee and Paul. Ron Paul is a strict constitutionalist. That's the only thing I like about him. I disagree on his stance about Iraq. The big issue with me is the fact that Ron Paul is too old and quick tempered. I just don't like the man's personna. In fact, he scares me. I don't like Huckabee on some of his political issues. He's quick witted though and seems like a good man. I just can't support him enough. This leaves Romney and McCain. McCain says he's a conservative, but I have only seen slight indications that he is. Romney is the strongest candidate right now. He's shown he can run the country. He stands more behind my views in politics. I didn't like him at first, but I've since changed my mind about him. I trust him more than I do McCain or Huckabee and I think he will be a good President. I will be voting for Romney when it comes to my state's primary. I can't vote until May 20th. But, I have a feeling by that time Romney, McCain and Huckabee will still be in the race.

I think Huckabee will drop out before Rudy.

[goodlife]

At this point in time I'm supporting Rudy and will pledge my support to Romney if Rudy doesn't make it.

[Greeneyes]

Rudy is down in the polls. I don' think he should stay in much after Super Tuesday if he continues to come in fourth place. I support Rudy more than any of the candidates left, but I think he just doesn't stand a chance next to Romney or McCain.

[bayoubill]

I think Huckabee will drop out before Rudy.


Because of money problems?

[davenp35]

Go Mitt!

[Broseph]

Can't support any candidate in favor of deficit spending and giving tax cuts without cutting spending as well.

[Daspip08]

Huckabee will not be dropping out of the race, and come the Convention, he will win the nomination. There are more than enough people out there (including myself) who will just sit out of the race if Mitt Romney is the nominee. He is nothing more than the John Kerry of the Republican Party.

[bayoubill]

Can't support any candidate in favor of deficit spending and giving tax cuts without cutting spending as well.


Who would that eliminate, then?

[girlforbush28]

i support romney. we must all march arm in arm to defeat the mcain times. NO TO MCCAIN and his hate filled terror loving newspaper.

[msny]

Ohio primary here.

It may be all finished by then, but if not WE may be the deciding state.

I polled here for McCain but Huckabee is a close second for me.
I could vote either way.

[ChaosControl]

Paul of course. While I don't agree with him 100%, I do agree with him on the vast majority of issues. It is nice actually having a candidate I really support as opposed to just a candidate I can tolerate.

I haven't changed my candidate, I think it has been about a year now since I started supporting him. Of course prior to that I didn't even know who he was.

I realize he won't be the nominee, but I think the exposure he gets is still good because it will spread the message of freedom from government out, which may inspire voters to vote for more conservative/libertarian candidates in the future as well as potentially inspire more conservative/libertarian candidates to run seeing the support they can gain. I mean going from a no-name at the beginning of a year to raising nearly 20 million in the last quarter is quite impressive.

It is unfortunate that those who would otherwise support him dismiss him as a kook because of just the war issue, but it can't be helped I suppose. I do find it interesting though, people seem to be willing to sacrifice a lot more of their issues in support of other candidates, but they are unwilling to compromise at all on the war. I'd rather disagree about one issue than a dozen, but then to me the biggest issue is economics and government spending so it is natural I would support the most fiscally conservative candidate.

[Broseph]

Who would that eliminate, then?

Romney, McCain, Ghouliani and Huckabee.

[Daspip08]

I doubt that combination will ever happen. Romney has done nothing but drag Mike's name through the mud for months. Romney is a complete weasel. The Kerry of the Republican party.

Huckabee/Rudy, Huckabee/Hunter, or some other Huckabee ticket is much more likely to win the White House and lead the Nation in the best direction.

[Daspip08]

Ohio primary here.

It may be all finished by then, but if not WE may be the deciding state.

I polled here for McCain but Huckabee is a close second for me.
I could vote either way.

Definitely go for Mike! Support the Fair Tax!

[bayoubill]

Romney has done nothing but drag Mike's name through the mud for months. Romney is a complete weasel. The Kerry of the Republican party.


They're all weasels, to some degree.

What exactly did Romney do to drag Huck's name through the mud?


Huckabee/Rudy, Huckabee/Hunter, or some other Huckabee ticket is much more likely to win the White House and lead the Nation in the best direction.


Not sure Huckabee is as electable as you think he is.

[bayoubill]

Huckabee will not be dropping out of the race, and come the Convention, he will win the nomination.


It could happen.

If so, I'll campaign for him in the general election.


There are more than enough people out there (including myself) who will just sit out of the race if Mitt Romney is the nominee.


More than enough to do what by sitting it out?

Hand it all over to Hillary & Co.?

Seems a bit shortsighted and counterproductive.


He is nothing more than the John Kerry of the Republican Party.


That's a bit of a stretch. :rolleyes:

[pennysworth56]

I vote for Romney in ill on super tuesday.
I would of rather had Paul, but I do not think a libertarian
can win until they quit sounding like fruit cakes.

Now don`t blast me that is just what I think, if they really want people to take
them seriuosly they have to change the way they sound in the debates. That was Perots problems too.

[Daspip08]

They're all weasels, to some degree.

What exactly did Romney do to drag Huck's name through the mud?





Not sure Huckabee is as electable as you think he is.

He regularly accused Huckabee of being at fault for the release of Dumond, something which he had nothing to do with. That was purely the fault of Bill Clinton and Jim Guy Tucker, Romney knew that, and yet he continued to rehash the lie everytime someone'd let him speak.

[Daspip08]

More than enough to do what by sitting it out? Hand it all over to Hillary & Co.? Seems a bit shortsighted and counterproductive.

As big a nightmare as that is, I still could not stomach pulling the figurative switch for Romney. Yes, I would sit out.

[GregMartin]

I voted for Hunter in the Michigan primary.

Yup. Me and two other guys.


Obviously, I'm not supporting him anymore....
In November I'm going to punch the "R" on the front page, turn to the second page to see for whom I voted, then turn to the last page and vote No on bus rides for old ladies, No on money for the chiren, and Yes on banning gays.

Of the guys that are left, I hope my "R" vote counts for Romney.

[utmom]

I doubt that combination will ever happen. Romney has done nothing but drag Mike's name through the mud for months. Romney is a complete weasel. The Kerry of the Republican party.

Huckabee/Rudy, Huckabee/Hunter, or some other Huckabee ticket is much more likely to win the White House and lead the Nation in the best direction.

:)) :)) :)) :)) I think you have that backwards.

[utmom]

I vote for Romney in ill on super tuesday.
I would of rather had Paul, but I do not think a libertarian
can win until they quit sounding like fruit cakes.

Now don`t blast me that is just what I think, if they really want people to take
them seriuosly they have to change the way they sound in the debates. That was Perots problems too.

I already voted for Mitt (early voting for Super Tuesday in Utah). ;):dance:;):dance:

[bayoubill]

bump for the after-dinner crowd

[bayoubill]

always interesting to go back and look at things from a year ago...

[Wookinstien]

I voted for McCain.....Did he win?

[Mike Griffith]

I would be happy with:

Sarah Palin
Mark Sanford
Bobby Jindal
Mike Huckabee
Mitt Romney
Tom Tancredo
Duncan Hunter
Sam Brownback

I could support but wouldn't be overly thrilled about:

Rudy Giuliani

[bayoubill]

whoa... 'memba this stuff?