Reply #16: Kerry is my least favorite [View All]

I hate his proposal of forcing highschoolers to do community service in order to graduate and his claim that he will try to recruit more kids into the military. I also think he only cares about the image and status the presidency would give him instead of actually wanting to do the job. He also lies non-stop and makes excuses for crappy votes. He isn't fulfilling the requirements of his current job and I don't trust him as far as I can throw him. His membership in Skull and Bones concerns me as well.

The other two would be a toss up between Kucinich and Gephardt. Kucinich is too radical for my tastes. I don't trust radicals to be good presidents because they tend to hold views that aren't consistent with the majority of Americans. Being in Congress and the Senate is a much better place for people like Kucinich because all "factions" of the political map should be represented, and it helps keep lawmakers honest and balanced. Gephardt is also lying through his teeth and Vermonters can't stand politicians who lie to the people.

I am neutral about Clark, but have to admit that I am a little concerned about his speech complimenting the current administration. I'm not going to take a position on Clark until he gets his positions together and has official statements out. This is going to take a little time since he just entered the race. He probably should have been better prepared with these things, but I'm not going to hold it against him since he's not a politician.

Dean is my favorite, mostly because I think he's best suited to handle the current problems our next president will face. I trust him because I know his politics and know that he is fair, leads for all people and always does what he believes is best for the people he serves. He has integrity and is a great problem solver.

After Dean, right now my second favorite would be Edwards. I do have some concerns that he doesn't have enough experience, though. I'm also disppointed that he isn't going to try to hold his current position should he not get the nomination. He stands a very good chance of being president in the future, but he's going to need that experience. Maybe he should run for governor of NC instead of president to get the executive experience under his belt.

For third favorite it's a tie between Graham and Braun. Graham has the executive experience I value, but he comes off too stagnant to go anywhere. Braun is a gem, but is too nice and would get walked all over in Washington.

Lieberman...I agree with the person who said he can't be impartial about foreign policy. He's also too big on censorship for my tastes. I hate his voice but do respect the fact that he at least sticks to what he believes in. I just don't agree with him. I don't think he's as horrible as many on here think he is, but at the same time I wouldn't vote for him.

Sharpton...love his zingers but he's too scandalous.

Clark could either go into the top three or the bottom three, depending entirely upon his positions. He will never be my first choice because he lacks the executive experience that I consider to be a necessity in a president. He might be a good VP or cabinet member...but I need to learn more on his positioins before deciding. As it stands right now a Dean/Edwards ticket would be my ideal.