2016 Presidential Election Candidates

[_kai_]

That's who I voted for last time. I'll vote for anyone who wants to actually attempt to get government under control as opposed to giving it more and more power.

And one that has a track record to back up his claims. One who has actually had some executive branch experience, experience in budget cuts, and cutting fat.

[pinstripers]

If Hillary runs, I will vote for anybody else.

[Rlh04d]

Rubio recently backed the Amnesty bill that the Senate and Obama are trying to get through Congress. Most conservatives want border control/security enhanced before we start talking about granting citizenship to those who came here illegally.

Odds are, the Republicans will send another more liberal candidate to run in the national election and lose again. Most of the previous names mentioned are young conservative types that are building a name for themselves.

While I certainly understand not liking him for that reason, I don't think that's the wrong move for a Republican candidate to actually have a shot at winning in a general election. I'm not sure any Republican can win a general election right now without taking on policies that are going to infuriate most conservatives.

[The Coach]

Interesting thread, although it doesn't seem many of you have gotten the message from 2012 - America isn't far right.

If Clinton runs, it won't matter. The GOP won't win the White House.

[SubGod22]

Because running liberal/moderate candidates has worked out so well for the Republican party. Do you really believe America is far left because Obama won?

[GoShockers89]

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[wu_shizzle]

Interesting thread, although it doesn't seem many of you have gotten the message from 2012 - America isn't far right.

If Clinton runs, it won't matter. The GOP won't win the White House.

I don't think most elected Republicans learned the lesson of 2010.

[Kung Wu]

Keep an eye on interest rates and the jobs situation over the next couple of years. A lot can happen between now and the next election that is of far more consequence than social policies.

[pinstripers]

Keep an eye on interest rates and the jobs situation over the next couple of years. A lot can happen between now and the next election that is of far more consequence than social policies.

I'm not so sure that social issues do not trump everything.

[SB Shock]

No conservative has a chance at the White House. The nation has went beyond the tipping point and the majority has lost all discernment.

[RoyalShock]

The left has convinced their side that economic issues should take a back seat to the social issues because those social programs will be their safety net. Why care how much you'll pay in taxes if you know the government will take care of you anyway?

Figure out a way to get rid of or reel back the social safety nets and I think you'll see a significant, albeit gradual, shift to the right.

[SubGod22]

The left has convinced their side that economic issues should take a back seat to the social issues because those social programs will be their safety net. Why care how much you'll pay in taxes if you know the government will take care of you anyway?

Figure out a way to get rid of or reel back the social safety nets and I think you'll see a significant, albeit gradual, shift to the right.

That only happens if/when people start believing in less gov't spending and more personal responsibility.

[GoShockers89]

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[wu_shizzle]

I agree, but I think it would take the most charismatic right-wing politician in history to accomplish this. Once you gives the proles a handout, they don't let you claw it back.

I would normally agree with this, but the House just decoupled Food Stamps from the Farm Bill. The Martin/Zimmerman case dominated the news cycle, but I am optimistic to see what comes from this.

[SB Shock]

Clinton 48, Paul 37
Clinton 43, Christie 36
Clinton 49, Ryan 40
Clinton 50, Bush 36
Clinton 47, Rubio 35