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What about My challengers?
It was more evident than most years, but not
unusual, there were about 400 people running running for President in 2008. There
are still over 300, but the press seems intent on reporting just three of them. Who
should you vote for? The 2008 election is likely to provide the most unpredictable
election results ever. The Political pundits who usually declare a winner before
the campaigns ever start are unusually quiet. The truth is the election hasn't even
started, no major party and few minor parties have even selected their candidate
yet.
The Republicans, except for Ron Paul, say the war on terror is actually
a war against fundamentalist Muslims. What they mean to say is a war against fundamentalist
Muslims by Fundamentalist Christians. They also say (except Romney) that building
a fence on the Mexican border will solve our crime problems, because illegal immigrates
are all criminals, else they wouldn't be illegals. Never mind most of them crossed
in from Canada or came in at the airports on student or visitor visas. I often see
news reports here in Pennsylvania that drug sniffing dogs are constantly catching
illegal immigrates, apparently they all smell like drugs... But I digress.
Disillusionment
is high among Republicans, but will they turn to the Democrats or go else where?
It would seem the Democrats would have an advantage, if and only if they put up the
right candidate. Personally I would like to see Ron Paul against Hillary Clinton,
so we could have a Republican running on the Democratic ticket and a Libertarian
running on the Republican ticket, throw in Al Gore on the Green Party ticket and
nobody will have the slightest idea who to vote for..
One thing, most of
Americans can agree on is we don't need to Find
another George Bush?
If you believe we do, you should stay at home on election
day.
I have selected a few fellow candidates to critique, my thoughts
follow... Should you choose now?
It will be a lot easier to wait until next fall
and see who is still in the game. Then suddenly Ralph Nadar reappears.
As a former Nadar supporter I am interested in seeing what it is that he thinks he
can add to the soup at this point. I mean after the Democratic Debates the Republican
debates and some of these candidates have been out on the campaign trail for a year
now. Ralph tell us o mighty one "What did this miss?"
Barack Obama, I believe is the one of two candidates younger than myself, only 45 years old, to many this is considered a bad thing, to me it's good to see a young man trying to fix the world. He has been outstanding in his stances against the current administration. Certainly a compatriot in Bush Bashing. A visit to his site will show he wants to end the Iraq war, however it doesn't say anything about the war on terror. The first thing his site asks for is your email address, secondly your money. No question that he is a true Democrat. He says he stands for change and against "politics as usual". Yet his campaign appears to be politics as usual, collecting forty - fifty millions of dollars in contributions every month and spending it on advertising. (that is politics as usual) He claims he is the only candidate not accepting money from PACs and lobbyists. (A blatant lie, because I know I am not and I am sure some of the other 400 candidates are not, yet I'm sure in 'his world", there are only four or five candidates running...) If elected who will benefit from any reforms he may pass? Will it be the homeless, welfare mothers, and oppressed Americans or who ever has contributed some 300 million dollars to get him elected? I am pretty sure that if Oprah sold $1000 hot dogs for my campaign, I would be showing up in the polls as well. Hillary Clinton has been campaigning against him on the basis that he just isn't ready to join the big boys, now she is talking about an Obama Clinton coalition. If he is not good enough for president, how could he be good enough for VP? The real Question being is America ready for a Black President? Barack's Website
Ron Paul is interesting, a elected Republican is also seeking the Libertarian
nomination. Still too old to represent at 73. He did well in the 1st Republican debate,
because Democrats and independents are not excluded from voting in these events.
In reading his web page I see that he says "all the right things". So the
question becomes does he believe what he is selling? If he does and has then why
and how come has he been a Republican all these years? Isn't just as possible that
he is saying the right things now (I don't see where he has ever taken a leadership
role in the past to right the wrongs of big government) just to get elected? A elected
Republican seeking the Libertarian nomination. Is this a smart move? or is he just
throwing the election to the Democrats by picking up the support of those Republicans
whom have been disgusted by the Bush Administration. Now that the Republicans have
dismissed him as a loony, is he running a write in campaign? He has had his chance
to change things and he has not done it.
Ron Paul
Web Site
Rudy Giuliani Quit Campaign
Hillary Clinton
Al Gore Never
answered the call
Dennis Kucinich
Fred Thompson
Quit the Campaign
Hillary Clinton Can she win? Is USA ready for a female President?
Maybe but I don't think it's Hillary.
I believe that she is the only candidate
that has started a campaign with organized resistance.
I personally think that she like her husband, is no longer a Democrat, but a Republicrat.
She develops her southern drawl every time she goes south of Mason Dixon line. She
tries to talk ghetto when she is in a major city. She is the perfect socialite when
in Connecticut. She has more balls than most of the candidates (But Bill Might need
them back someday) She can not be trusted, way too inside to provide the representation
we need.
Hillary Clinton
in the news Web Site.
John McCain (AZ) Another Republican that is older than dirt, but is spry for 72. I would say that he embodies the traditional Republican, making him the best candidate for Republicans. He wants to end the war in Iraq with honor but will America be willing to elect another traditional Republican after GW Bush jr? He admits he is weak on economic issues -comes across like a GW that speaks english - Web Site gone John McCain
John Galt jr- Hey that's me 4th time running
Since the primaries have begun party candidates have been dropping like flies,
which leaves third party and well the infamous long shot write in candidates. Can
one of us win? I still believe yes. Last count 411 write in candidates, most have
the same catch line "Are you sick of politics as usual? Then vote for me!"
Most of them don't even list any issues or solutions, kind of vote for me and see
what happens... Many of them present issues and solutions that are politics as usual.
So what sets me apart? They all seem to be going after the coveted voters that
are traditionally Democrats or Republican. This is where I set myself apart I am
looking for 60 million people who usually don't vote, those who are open to radical
change, of an evolutionary, if not revolutionary changes. I present the issues and
creative out of the box solutions, that make the Republicrates cringe.
Bill Richardson Quit the Campaign A 60 years old Democrat with thirty years as an Washington insider, was he a part of the problem or did he just get sick of the Washington bull crap? While in D.C. he wore that hat of an ambassador, and thus is well known for his hand in foreign policy. Nominated four times for the Nobel Peace Prize, but never won....
Bill went back home to new Mexico in 2001 to become governor, where he was noted for supporting medical marijuana. He has been playing up to hispanics, and American indians, likely because both are predominate in his home state. However his web site is so high tech, most of the intended audience can not access his site. He has come out against Cancer, but no one else has thought to have a political battle with a disease. He is against the Iraq war, but like the rest of the pack does not mention the future of the war on terror. Bill Richardson appears to be a good man for the job, but is he? and further will the Democrats allow him to be their leader?
Bill Richardson Bill's Web Site gone...
Dennis Kucinich - Not Running 2008? Some people have
pointed out to me that Kucinich's idea's and plans are very simular to mine. I have
been to his web site and do admit that he or whomever wrote the articles posted at
his site do think the same, or perhaps are writing, what people like me what to hear.
Those writing to me say that Kucinich has a better chance to be elected, than I.
Does that really follow? They say that because he has already been elected to
Congress, that more people know who he is and name recognition is very high among
voters.
I discount that recognition to be among people from Ohio and people
who follow politics closely. My target support group is people who don't usually
vote, so I believe that his name will not help him there. On the other hand, I have
been running Web Station # 19, speaking at festivals, protests and
gatherings since 1995. My nom de plume of John Galt jr is highly recognizable
among 18 - 26 year olds, libertarians and the activist community, which are my target
groups. I still have a full year to get my message out and people think I should
throw in the towel now? His platform was almost the same as mine, and nothing like
anything the Democrats will do in reality.
Write me in !!! If
I'm not good enough for you write in Kucinich, we need to show Washington that we
are serious about change!!!
Dennis
Kucinich
Al Gore Democrat (not running?)
For a man who is not running Al seems to be doing a lot of campaigning, my bet is
sooner or later Al will join in the race. He has some White House experiences. Question
is will he run as a Democrat or under the Green party and if he runs as a Green will
it only serve to throw the election to the Republicans.
Mike Gravel site gone Running as a Libertarian! This guy is at least 75 perhaps older. A two term Alaska Senator is too old to be concerned with what it is that the youth of America will be needing in the next ten years. We have not heard a lot from mike since Vietnam, He founded and served as president of The Democracy Foundation, Philadelphia II, and Direct Democracy, nonprofit corporations dedicated to the establishment of direct democracy in the United States through the enactment of the National Initiative for Democracy by American voters. His web site says end the wars, restore our freedoms, save the world and give me your email address...
Rudy Giuliani Quit the campaign (NY)Rather
young for a Republican at 63 Giuliani seems to have a little god complex. During
George Bush jr's terms in Washington, there have been many that compared GW to Hitler.
If you think GW pushed things over the line and abused his powers in office, Rudy
will show us how to really do it. Many praise his cleaning up of NYCity, when all
he really did was chase the undesirables to Jersey. There are times when we need
someone like Giuliani to run big places like New York City. But the whole country
is not NYCity and the American public tends to value their freedoms. Giuliani doesn't
understand words like rights, personal freedom, and fidelity. The only teamwork he
understands is people doing what ever he tells them to do. Web Site gone, thank god
Fred Thompson Republican - Fred has recently jumped in the
race late after much speculation. With 20 other Republicans looking to lead the party
does he add anything other than a familiar face and is that face enough to get him
elected? It worked for Reagan, we will have to wait and see what Fred has to say.
Nothing and has quit the campaign Web Site gone
Mike Huckabee
Tom Tancredo
Duncan Hunter
Mitt Romney
Sam Brownback
David Koch
Chris Dodd is already 63 years old, he is too old to represent or understand
most of the electorate. A Washington insider, with 30 years in the Senate Chris Dodd
is part of the problem.
Web Site Chris
Dodd
Joe Biden already 65 years old, he is too old
to represent or understand most of the electorate. A Washington insider, 36 years
in the senate Joe Biden is part of the problem. Web site has little information except
to collect email addresses.
Web Site gone
John Edwards One of ten "Johns" running, at 54 he is young
enough to have a clue. Formally a Lawyer, has only taken one trip to Washington,
so far. He was elected to the US Senate in 1998, defeating an incumbent senator.
In Congress, he established himself as a champion for issues such as quality health
care, better schools, protecting civil liberties, preserving the environment, saving
social security and Medicare, and campaign finance reform. He was also a member of
the Select Committee on Intelligence, working to strengthen national defense and
homeland security. Like the rest of the Democrats he is talking about redeploying
troops, that is to say take the war some place else because we the American people
get bored easily and well Saddam is dead. He appeals to the upper
middle class as a regular family guy, unlike myself who appeals to the irregular
family guy, and those with a different take on what family is...
I think I
might be willing to support John Edwards, if he could accept me as his VP? How about
it Johnny?
John Edwards Web Site Gone
Then come the rest of the Johns..
John Kerry
John Joseph Kennedy- Withdrew June 2007- Because you half to have a Kennedy in
the mix. Only 54 already run twice for President Only thing he has going for himself
is his name, It worked for Bush, perhaps in 2012 - Web
Site gone
John Cox (IL) --52 years old, Lawyer, Republican, Two good reasons
not to vote for him, third reason; Says he is running because there is no one to
represent the conservatives in the Republican Party. Web Site gone
John Taylor Bowles- Socialist Party candidate only
50 years old supports the KKK, proudly displays Nazi flag at his web site. So if
you are into that white power stuff, this guy is your man. Web
Site gone
Jon Stewart is running
a campaign, but the campaign he seems to be running is "Down with Republicans
up with Al Gore" I don't see him taking any real advantage to his success, he
remains a reporter at the side lines
Not to be forgotten
Tom Vilsack (IA) --First
Democrat to announce, first to bail out. Still he says thanks for the support and
send him some money. Web Site gone
Howard Dean
Steve Kubby
Matthew Klemmensen
Michael Halpin
Ralph Nadar
Gene Amondson
Jesse the Body Ventura
Mike Huckabee- A republican at only 52 is he old enough to join
the good ole boys club? Does he add anything to this contest? You have to wonder
about someone who goes from religion to politics...
In the first debate said
that the abortion issue is like the slavery issue in the 1860's? I think the drug war is a much better comparison
Duncan Hunter -- Where did these
guys come from? yet another Republican that says nothing. Duncan
Hunter
Mitt Romney (MA) --A Republican
only 60 years old, apparently this guy ran the Olympics one year, and now he wants
to be president, says the illegal immigration is about undesirables stealing jobs
from hard working Americans, jobs like mowing his lawn... He has recently changed
his positions on abortion, gay rights and gun laws, of course these changes have
nothing to do with his candidacy for President. It's obvious that the other Republican
candidates don't like him, is it because he might be rich enough to buy the vote?
Web Site- Mitt
Romney
Sam Brownback (KS) -- Well he
was at least invited to the Republican debates, I don't recall him saying anything
of interest Web Site- Sam
Brownback
David Koch at 46 has recently become politically aware,
His first step in saving the world, running for President. Does anybody know who
this guy is? I didn't think you could get more obscure than me. He is however a very
interesting candidate, meaning he is saying the right things, a read through his
positions is well like reading my page.
I will admit his web site is more organized
and prettier than mine. I think David has had some good thoughts, it's just that
they are same as the thoughts I had 12 years ago. I wish him luck in future endeavors,
But this year it's my turn. Vote for me!
Web site gone
Mike Badnarik Running on the libertarian Party ticket,
you know just what your getting, it's all in writing. He has just turned 54, not
too old yet... and Washington could certainly use libertarian influence particularly
in areas of civil rights, fiscal restraint, drugs policy. Not a wasted vote!
John Kerry Supporters
Kerry is too old . A Washington insider
for 25 years, John Kerry is part of the Problem. He says he represents hope, we need
a lot more than hope, we need to know things will get better. He could exploit his
peacenik years, but brags about his military experience instead. We need an anti
Bush not another war mongering Democratic Party clone of a Republican like Clinton
was. Plus the man has had major surgery three times, including cancer. We all know
that Cancer doesn't really go away, it just pauses and stress would raise risk factors.
Presidency would be a death sentence for Kerry. The only things consistent in
Kerry's Political life is that he changes his mind a lot and he votes and supports
the actions of whom ever is president. Kerry is follower, not a leader, a lap dog
puppet, just what the real powers want and need... Is what you want in a president?
Howard Dean was the Democratic party's best bet to beat
Bush in 2004. But they were too divided to realize it. would he have support if he
went independent? He's younger than most at 64, but he too would not answer the 2004
NPAT. In 2004 Howard earned his early lead in the polls by selling the traditional
Democratic Party theme of the party of the people. So how then did Kerry end up in
the drivers seat? Dean ran out of money and Kerry has the vast millions of the Heinz
empire to fall back on... Once again the people have been betrayed by the big money.
If you support Howard Dean Write him in.
If you think the entire system needs
fixing, then vote for me.
Other Parties and Candidates
Steve Kubby Supporters I have met Steve once,
he his highly intelligent, very personable, an unrelenting activist. A staunch supporter
of Medical Marijuana, he is also a sick man. The presidency is a very stressful job
and I believe that it would kill Steve very quickly. If you believe in Steve, vote
for me and we can keep Steve around for a few more years!
Steve Kubby (CA) -
- Web Site
Alden Link -- Alden Link Stands
For:
Achieving Energy Independence, Respecting Personal Choice
Shrinking
The Size Of Government, Defending America
Ending Illegal Immigration, Exploring
The Universe, Fighting For Gay Rights
and REPEALING THE PATRIOT ACT. We certainly
could (and will do worse)Web Site gone
Mike Pence - Web Site
Kat
Swift -- Web Site
Davy Crockett --I met Davy once at a rally in Delaware he is intelligent, sort of happy
go lucky sort of fellow. We have a great deal in common. If either of us makes any
dent in the polls we should get together and run as a team.
Michael Elder -- Web Site
Cris Ericson
-- Web Site gone
Charles Maxham --55 years, old no
political experience mixed bag of political stances all the way from right to left
or perhaps left to right depending on what you read first Web
Site gone
Phillip Morrow (TX) - Web Site gone
Lanakila Washington (NY) -- Web Site gone -- The Humanistic Party
Matthew Klemmensen
Why
not? Independent Party has some good ideas. Can he generate support?
Michael
Halpin
70 plus ? Too Old
Ralph Nadar Ralph is too
old now, he had his chances to run and he blew his chance to win in 2000 by saying
two weeks before the election that he never expected to win. I support most everything
Ralph did / does Vote for me
Gene Amondson
Web
Site Gene is old, too old, and is running with the prohibition Party. They believe
that bringing back prohibition will solve all the country's woes. I know what
happens when you take away the people's alcohol. Need we say more...
Jesse the body Ventura Jesse Ventura Perhaps 2008? Jesse will not commit to running unless he thinks he can win, look for him to tap a major party before we see his name on a ballot
Dr. Mark Klein -65 year old doctor is still testing the waters, that is accepting contributions. Wants to be a Republican Candidate, appears to be progressing slowly. Platform is to bring back the middle class by supporting the traditional family- Web Site gone
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