I am a political junkie, I follow politics with a watchful eye and have my opinions just like most of us. I lean heavily toward the liberal side on many issues, but consider myself a centrist with a progressive drive. So the following is my opinion on those currently running for office of the President in the US.
In no particular order:
Hillary Clinton- the 'reported' front runner in the Democratic party. My issue with Hillary is she claims she has all this political experience, but what exactly is that experience? She served one and a third terms as a Senator before quitting to run for President in 2008. She was then appointed to head of the State Dept., which she then quit to run for President again. So how does this translate into any kind of proven political experience. Yes, she was first lady for 8 years and has been around the political machine and a Washington insider. While she does not currently have my support, I would not be broken hearted if she was elected. Popular for social reasons of electing the first women President, first person to be elected President after being married to a President, has financial connections to political machine (ie., super pacs).
Donald Trump- the reported front runner of the Republican party. A political outsider with no experience, a game show host and "reality TV star". Trump has lasted so far in the race as purely a circus main attraction. Can he close a business deal, probably, but has shaky history in that with multiple bankruptcies and other shady deals. The man scares the crap out of me when it comes to foreign affairs as he has no tact, no compromise abilities, and would lead us into senseless conflict everywhere due to his ego. Trump is a true political disaster waiting to happen for the US. Not sure why he is the front runner, but my guess is that he incites fear in the old white and undereducated populations. Most at the the top of the GOP do not like him, hopefully this prevents him from gaining the head of the ticket.
Bernie Sanders- the people's candidate. Some sources have him leading the polls in the Democratic race. Bernie has a long record proven record of pushing an agenda for the people of the US. While a Washington insider, does not appear to be owned by the big lobbyists and super pacs. The issue with Sanders getting elected, is that Congress will not work with him and it will be a continuation of the partisan mess currently going on. The benefit of him getting elected, is he will not dismantle anything the Obama Administration has accomplished, so things will not get worse and continue to improve in the way there are presently. Currently my choice for the office.
Ben Carson- has quieted down some in recent weeks. Another political outsider with no experience. Surprised that he is not smarter then he appears, coming from the medical field as a neurosurgeon. Carson is too engrossed in trying to win the social-conservative voting base, that he blurts out insane mutterings that make no sense, including get caught in crazy stories about his past that never happened. Happy that his popularity has waned and he is disappearing.
Ted Cruz- most likely the GOP bigwig's favorite and probably will get the nom from the party. Appeals to both the fiscal and social conservatives, good meat puppet for a lot of the "super pacs" on the right. Ted has just enough war hawk, anti-union, pro Wall Street, and lobbyists controlling him to make him the ideal choice. Not enough clout to beat either Clinton or Sanders.
Jeb Bush- probably the best groomed and best pedigree for the Oval Office. Problem is no one likes that hair style and the bloodline has been tainted by his father and brother. Outside chance of still getting the nom, but also doesn't have the support to get elected by the populace.
The Rest- The GOP race is still packed with a bunch of hopefuls but none have the connections to make a run, or have such a wacky past, or have done things so far in the race pushing them out of the running.
So there are my opinions of the current political landscape. Vote wisely people...
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