It's getting close to caucus season in Iowa...ok, really it's not. But, almost all the Republican candidates for President are hanging out in Iowa a lot this summer. As such, I'm hearing a lot from these candidates, even though I'm trying not to.
This year, I'm torn, because I really like Michelle Bachman, and I think she would create the most interesting race against President Obama. Bachman is like a smarter version of Sarah Palin...she definitely won't make any of the blunders Palin has along the way. Don't get me wrong, I think Sarah Palin is great, but I don't think she should be President.
Anyway, back to Bachman. I think she has a lot of upside, and she definitely annoys my liberal friends. One friend told me that Bachman is just a "noise maker". So, for the shear entertainment value, I really want to support Bachman.
But, the other day we got a letter from the Ron Paul campaign. The letter was signed by his son Rand (Senator from KY), so I have to assume he at least consulted on the letter. As I read through the letter, I found that I agreed with 99% of what Ron Paul stands for. I struggle with some of his isolationist views in terms of our military, but economically and socially, I'm right there with him.
At this point, I'm left with a choice. If I'm honest about my political beliefs and the direction I want to see our country take, I have to support Ron Paul. If I want to be entertained, and end up with a candidate who is also really solid, I have to support Michelle Bachman. Right now, I'm leaning towards being honest with myself, but the side that wants to be entertained is still trying to win out.
I guess I have to make a decision by January 2012...better keep working on it.
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Jake, I struggle with the same choices when it comes to candidates. The candidate fields these last few elections have been really well stocked. It is sad that there can only be 1 winner.
Based on some info a friend sent me, I'm back on the Bachmann side of the fence.
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