I watched the Iowa Caucus and was not impressed with the results. Santorum spent so much time and capital in Iowa that if he didn't win or run a close second his campaign was over. Mitt Romney did well to maintain his typical 25 percentage points and Ron Paul brought himself some exposure but not all of it was good. Perry is contemplating stepping out, Gingrich muddles on, Bachman appears dilusional, and Huntsman was never in this to begin with, meaning he has put every egg into the New Hampshire basket. New Hampshire is one week away and I feel Huntsman will be the new Santorum there and if he isn't, he will bow out. I also feel Bachman will have another poor showing and will most likely drop from the race. Perry may or may not be there and if not his votes will most likely go to Romney because of his economic and jobs emphasis. Gingrich is going to make it to South Carolina as is Ron Paul due to financial backing. After these next two primaries of New Hampshire and South Carolina, the field should be significantly thinned. Florida should have Romney, Paul, and Gingrich remaining. Paul will take it to the end because of his backing and his desire to get his message out which may very well be his real intent. Gingrich may give a good showing but should bow out to Romney by super Tuesday. So, with all of this said, Romney appears the nominee. Hard to give you all the in's and out's in so few words but when you step back and look at the psyche' of the conservative voter and the way conservative media favors one candidate over another, the end result is not so difficult to assess.
For me, I agree with many of Ron Paul's proposals and feel a return to strict Constitutionalism is paramount to national survival both economically, and in terms of personal liberty. The foreign policy of Paul will be the fatal flaw in his campaign and it would be wise for him to tone that aspect of his approach down and perhaps even put that plan on hold. The Middle East is still a tinder box and it does have a significant affect upon the quality of American lives domestically and abroad. It should be handled with expert diplomacy and to take a hands off approach creates a tenuous situation at best. Iran, and other nations being led by radical islamic agendas, especially the belief that by destroying Israel they will expedite the coming caliphate and end time, must be monitored and curtailed. Paul's policy is consistant and in line with Constituional limits but it is not needed to be implemented regarding this region in such a sudden fashion. Paul must realize this but to compromise his long standing principles is not in his make up. Therefore Romney will out last, out campaign, and out spend Gingrich to earn the nomination which is what he has lived for over the past decade.
Romney and Obama are economically polar opposites and I feel Romney has prepared himself so well for what he faces that he should dispatch Obama quite handily. However, the incumbant is not to be trifled with and Romney would be well served to remember it was Barrack who beat the impressive Clinton political machine. The question is will Obama be able to get out in front of the large amount of negative press and economic despair he has presided over during his presidency, not to mention the lack of transparency he claimed he would demonstrate and the conspiracy riddled justice department he appointed. I feel the country is in for a political shift of power and it arrives none too soon.
For me, I agree with many of Ron Paul's proposals and feel a return to strict Constitutionalism is paramount to national survival both economically, and in terms of personal liberty. The foreign policy of Paul will be the fatal flaw in his campaign and it would be wise for him to tone that aspect of his approach down and perhaps even put that plan on hold. The Middle East is still a tinder box and it does have a significant affect upon the quality of American lives domestically and abroad. It should be handled with expert diplomacy and to take a hands off approach creates a tenuous situation at best. Iran, and other nations being led by radical islamic agendas, especially the belief that by destroying Israel they will expedite the coming caliphate and end time, must be monitored and curtailed. Paul's policy is consistant and in line with Constituional limits but it is not needed to be implemented regarding this region in such a sudden fashion. Paul must realize this but to compromise his long standing principles is not in his make up. Therefore Romney will out last, out campaign, and out spend Gingrich to earn the nomination which is what he has lived for over the past decade.
Romney and Obama are economically polar opposites and I feel Romney has prepared himself so well for what he faces that he should dispatch Obama quite handily. However, the incumbant is not to be trifled with and Romney would be well served to remember it was Barrack who beat the impressive Clinton political machine. The question is will Obama be able to get out in front of the large amount of negative press and economic despair he has presided over during his presidency, not to mention the lack of transparency he claimed he would demonstrate and the conspiracy riddled justice department he appointed. I feel the country is in for a political shift of power and it arrives none too soon.
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