Now is the Time (Presidential Primary Season)

Michael:  Certain parts of DC have already been shaken up!  Clearly the media and the "Donor Class" (as they are beginning to be called) have been surprised and dismayed by Trump's appeal.  He represents a real threat to their power.

Lenn: I find that I have not made up my own mind as to my final choice.  I guess that is a compliment to the excellence and depth of the Republican bench.  But I am trying to find videos of their appearances and trying to get a handle on their stump speeches.  I have been very disappointed in several of the candidates' attempts to distinguish themselves at the expense of other candidates.  Time will tell.  And I will make a choice prior to the Florida primary. 

Mike: Thanks for the kind words.  I am somewhat conflicted by my thoughts on Dr Carson.  He is a remarkable human being with an inspiring back story.  In fact, I have been contributing money to his personal foundation for several years (providing scholarship grants and reading opportunities for young people).  But I have not contributed to his campaign.  I am not sure he is tough enough for the job  (or perhaps I am concerned about the impact the sewer of DC may have on him).  The Donald is tough enough and so is Carly.  I am still trying to gather information and will make my decision by January.  I will try to present my ideas in the coming months here on AR and on my own blogs.  

Thanks to all for stopping by.

Karl - I do not share your concern.  I am willing to let "We the People" decide.

If President Obama can be elected twice - I do not fear any outcome to come out of the Republican Primary and Caucus process.  If the media can give Hillary a pass on all questions which surround her character, I have a problem with the heightened scrutiny which attach to Republicans.  I will have to rely on the judgment of "We the People". 

If the public feels that all of the apples in the barrel are rotten - they have other options.  Mr Trump and Dr Carson are extremely accomplished individuals in their fields.  If you can attack the character of either of them - then I will listen to you.

Many people may not be aware that there is no requirement that a Supreme Court Justice be a judge.  President Eisenhower reached outside the usual suspects to appoint Earl Warren as Chief Justice in 1953.  The republic still stands.

Thanks Rob for your comment.  I like all the feedback I can get. 

Well OK - that is a legitimate position - but I still disagree.  I am not sure I want to see Donald Trump as my choice (but I will support him is he wins the nomination), but I cannot doubt his competence and his accomplishments in business - I would not underestimate him.  Dr Carson has been in a more limited field (pediatric neurosurgery) but, as I mentioned above, I have been contributing money to his charitable foundation for three years.  He is an honest, sincere and a remarkable person.  I do not Know Mr Trump personally.  

The "powers that be" opposed Marco in favor of Charlie Crist in 2010.  Rubio literally ran a sitting governor out of the party to win his Senate seat in 2010.  I do know him personally. I like him a lot and I could support him.  I have stated that I will make a decision after the first of the year.  The Florida primary is in March of 2016.