By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  December 7th at 12:14 PM  | 

In 2008, Obama raised $745 million dollars, and will likely have over $1 billion to campaign with.  This money means he will have the money to run an effective campaign whereever he wants.  Additionally, Democrats believe that the Obama campaign will help turnout African-American voters.  So, they will campaign for Obama even in some states where they have no chance to win, to help win | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  December 5th at 11:54 AM  | 

  It’s the bottom of the nineth inning And the libberals are winning The are leading 4 to 1 Spending money is their fun   McDonnell hit a single, Christy did the same Winning the House loaded the bases, making it a game Things looked up, the winning run at the plate Can the GOP nominate a conservative and take the cake   Up to bat, | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  December 1st at 06:15 PM  | 

I have recieved a number of comments in support of Gov. Rick Perry. Perry has a number of very good qualities, and at first I leaned very strongly towards him.  However, here is why I do not support him: 1.  His lack of knowledge about Washington.  I am strongly opposed to having a Washington outsider as president. Why?  We need someone in office who knows how | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  November 30th at 04:52 PM  | 

I am not affiliated in any way with any of the candidates, but have decided that I think Newt would do the best job as president.  I will start by saying that what I am looking for in a president is as follows: 1.  I want someone who can and will set us on a course to balance the budget, will improve the economy, and | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  November 16th at 01:07 PM  | 

I would like to start by saying this is not a joke. I have been looking at the data and Ron Paul may actually be the next GOP Nominee.  My money would be on Romney, but Ron Paul has alot going for him.  First, his poll numbers are actually better this year than last.  Second, his competition is much weaker.  Third, he appears to have | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  November 10th at 11:27 AM  | 

Herman Cain’s poll numbers have been falling over the last month and especially the last few days.  Part of this is based on his 9-9-9 plan, part based on his treatment of women, and part based on voters getting board with him as the flavor of the month (see Trump, Bachmann, Perry).  The newest flavor of the month is turning out to be Speaker Gingrich.  | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  November 8th at 02:54 PM  | 

I personally think that Romney is the likely GOP nominee.  In my opinion Romney is a question mark, and a question mark is better than Obama.  So, I’d happily support Romney in a race against Obama. In my opinion, the only person who has a serious chance to beat Romney is Rick Perry.  That is not to say that Perry would do a better job | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  November 4th at 03:51 PM  | 

It is now clearly certain that Gov. Mitt Romney will be the next GOP nominee for the Office of the President of the United States.  It is as sure a thing as Clinton’s nomination was in 2008, and as Perry’s nomination was for 2012 as of a few months ago.  There is do doubt that — unless things change — Mitt Romney will be the | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  October 14th at 01:20 PM  | 

I have long said, and continue to believe that Ron Paul has little-to-no chance to win the GOP nomination.  In 2008, I viewed his chances as far closer to “no chance” than to “little chance.”  For the 2012 election, his chances are closer to “little” than they were 4 years ago.  That said, he remains a long-shot, with less of a chance of winning than | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  October 7th at 06:37 PM  | 

As shown in my GOP presidential nomination rankings, I rank Romney 1st, followed closely by Perry, with Huntsman and Santorum ranked 3rd and 4th.  The case and path for Romney, Perry, and Huntsman are very clear.  The path for Santorum — and why I believe it is Rick Santorum and not Cain, Bachman, Paul, or Gingrich who has the best chance to potentially replace Perry | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  October 7th at 12:15 PM  | 

In my last post, I placed Perry as the presumptive GOP nominee, saying he was as sure to win the GOP nomination in 2012 as Clinton was to win the Democratic nomination in 2008.  Gov. Rick Perry may still win and remains a very strong contender, but Mitt Romney is now in the lead.  The Ranking is: 1. Gov. Mitt Romney — Can anyone say | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  September 29th at 11:58 AM  | 

Senator Tom Coburn is one of the most conservative members of Congress.  Well known for his battles with Speaker Gingrich (Coburn believed Girngrich was moving the GOP too far to the left and not cutting government enough), and for beating-out the establishment candidate to win his Senate seat, followed by his crusade to cut wastefull federal spending.  Senator Coburn recently wrote an article for the | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  September 13th at 04:42 PM  | 

1. Bob McDonnell — Virginia’s governor remains the top in the rankings.  He puts Virginia as a lock for the GOP, and contributes to a pro-job message.  Virginia closed a budget shortfall without raising taxes, and is now in surplus.  It has been rated multiple years in a row as the most friendly state for business.  McDonnell faced harsh attacks for being a conservative during his | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  September 13th at 11:19 AM  | 

1.  Rick Perry End of list. The 2012 Nominaton contest is far from over.  However, at this point — at shown from the last couple GOP debates — Rick Perry is not only the front runner, but the presumptive nominee.  Gov. Perry’s debate performance, which again was solid, is not so much the key factor as the impression the last couple debates and news stories | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  September 9th at 12:09 PM  | 

1.  Rick Perry – Gov. Perry performed very well in his first debate, leads in Iowa Polls, leads nationally, and has the best record in the field.  He has broad support that includes fiscal conservatives and social conservatives.  He has the huge advantage of facing attacks by the media and Obama, and will likely continue to benefit from future attacks from Obama and the media.  Perry | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  August 31st at 12:03 PM  | 

1.  Perry - Gov. Rick Perry would be the nominee if the primary election were held today.  It will not be.  Perry is doing well, and remains a candidate who looks good on paper and has performed well.  He is leading in Iowa and SC, and victories in both these states would make it very likely for him to be the next GOP nominee.  He is | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  August 17th at 05:37 PM  | 

Let’s face it.  Rick Perry is now as much of a prohibitive front runner as Clinton was this time 4 years ago.  In other words, he looks to have a strong lead, but there is much time to go.  With that in mind, it is time to talk about possible VP candidates. 1.  Bob McDonnell — Virginia’s governor is will be in the mind of | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  August 16th at 01:07 PM  | 

1.  Gov Perry – He remains the most likely GOP nominee.  It increasingly looks that a Perry/McDonnell ticket is the most likely.  On paper he is the best candidate in the field, and on the trail he has outperformed my expectations so far.  That said, it is very early.  Things change.  Perry needs to win in South Carolina.  A win before that may be enough | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  August 15th at 11:00 AM  | 

The Winners 1. Ron Paul — For the last 4 years I thought Paul stood no chance to win.  Last year that turned out to be the case.  I still do not think he will get the GOP nomination this year.  However, he showed himself a serious candidate with a close second place finish.  I have long felt that Paul was viewed by many voters | Read More »

By: chrysostom15 (Diary)  |  August 8th at 11:11 AM  | 

It is time again to rank the odds of candidates running for the GOP nomination for president.  I understand some will dissagree, and comments are welcome.  However, my ranking is: 1. Perry –  Gov Rick Perry would have had no shot to win the GOP nomination if he ran 4 years ago.  This year, he is in a better possition than anyone else to win.  | Read More »