What would be the hardest two candidates to choose from for you?

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SpongeBob

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Paul and Kucinich, but it would be an easy choice because I wouldn't vote for Kucinich. I just think he is better than any of the other Dems but that's not saying much.
 

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Originally posted by: BurnItDwn
There is no ideal or perfect candidate for me, however, the only Republican who I would consider voting for is Ron Paul.

I disagree with him on many of the issues (social security, education, environment, the fed), however, his stance on personal rights as well as cutting pork spending, is something I agree with VERY strongly.

My top candidate is Barack Obama. I do not really know how well I feel about his stances on foreign policy. I dislike his stance on gun control. (though it is not one of my top issues.) I don't like that he voted for the patriot act. I also don't know how honest he will be in reguards to catering to the interests of the industries (lobbyists) rather than to the needs of the people.

So, I think the hardest two candidates would probably be Ron Paul vs any other Democrat besides Obama, because if it were Obama in the running he'd get my vote.

I agree w.r.t Paul and Obama.
 

thraashman

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Well as far as if it were two unfavorable candidates, I don't think it's actually that hard of a choice. I don't like Hillary much, but I really hate with a passion Guiliani. He's the worst presidential candidate of my lifetime ... and I'm including when David Duke tried to run a couple years ago.

So I'd have to say that a Paul/Obama race would be a kinda hard choice for me. I like and dislike policies of both of them. I think I'd have to pick Obama though as I don't think I have it in me to vote Republican.
 

Wreckem

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Originally posted by: loki8481
Originally posted by: Pabster
Originally posted by: Hayabusa Rider
Rudy and Hillary.

I'd puke, then pick Hillary.

Fortunately, they both appear destined for the sunset. So we'll never face such a catastrophe.

I wouldn't count Rudy out yet.

McCain's leading in the national polls, but Rudy's got the money.

if the Republican party hasn't coalesced around a front runner before super tuesday and the field is still a giant clusterfuck, Rudy has a pretty good shot at doing very well on super tuesday.

the delegates from NJ, NY, and Florida might very well push him over the top.

Push him over the top? Even if he win CA, NY, NJ and Florida he doesnt have close to enough delegates to win. Those are the only states hes going to do well in on Super Tuesday.

Florida is currently leaning Huckabee. If Giuliani loses Florida, hes over. Sure hes still likely to win CA, NY, and NJ, but thats it. Giuliani isnt popular in the heartland, or the south with the exception of Florida.
 

PokerGuy

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Worst case scenario -- for me and for the country -- would be a choice between Hillary and Rudy. Yech indeed, I'd rather write in Mickey Mouse.
 

Perknose

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Originally posted by: lozina
Which two contenders from opposite parties would present the toughest decision for you to make?

For me it would be Huckabee vs Obama. Huckabee edges out though because I like that he is no taxman and opposes the current tax system, while Obama would likely increase taxes. But it would be a really tough decision for me.

How about you?
Is Jesus Christ your personal saviour? Which date are you down with for the rapture?

 

ebaycj

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Originally posted by: beyoku
Originally posted by: JayhaVVKU
Originally posted by: BurnItDwn
There is no ideal or perfect candidate for me, however, the only Republican who I would consider voting for is Ron Paul.

I disagree with him on many of the issues (social security, education, environment, the fed), however, his stance on personal rights as well as cutting pork spending, is something I agree with VERY strongly.

My top candidate is Barack Obama. I do not really know how well I feel about his stances on foreign policy. I dislike his stance on gun control. (though it is not one of my top issues.) I don't like that he voted for the patriot act. I also don't know how honest he will be in reguards to catering to the interests of the industries (lobbyists) rather than to the needs of the people.

So, I think the hardest two candidates would probably be Ron Paul vs any other Democrat besides Obama, because if it were Obama in the running he'd get my vote.

I agree that Obama/Paul would be the toughest choice for candidates I like.

The candidates I dislike most are probably Clinton/Guilliani or Romney. All of them are pandering and slimey, at least slimier than the rest. I think you can measure political figures on a degree of sliminess scale right?

Same here Obama/Paul

 

ebaycj

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Originally posted by: Perknose
Originally posted by: lozina
Which two contenders from opposite parties would present the toughest decision for you to make?

For me it would be Huckabee vs Obama. Huckabee edges out though because I like that he is no taxman and opposes the current tax system, while Obama would likely increase taxes. But it would be a really tough decision for me.

How about you?
Is Jesus Christ your personal saviour? Which date are you down with for the rapture?

And this is exactly why I'm very frightened that Huckabee is one of the Repub front runners.