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So Fred goes after Rudy. Rudy replies. Mitt is having problems of his own and John just doesn’t appear to be desirable to the voter.

The balance of the field in my opinion is either running for a vice presidential nod or entered the race in good faith, only to see their hopes dashed long before a primary vote is cast.

It’s like trying to win in a title in sports when your hopes are pinned on another teams loss. We all know how that scenario plays out on most occasions.

The campaigns of Mike, Duncan, Sam and Ron have been playng catch up out of the gate and while I have heard some terrific ideas from three of them, their chance of gaining the nomination is practically zero.

If the front runners begin sniping at each other this early instead of taking on the real opposition, the Republicans in my opinion will have a difficult time in the general election. They do not need to beat up on their own, just answer questions on important issues honestly and take on the front runners on the left head on.

Conservatives can expect no help from the majority of the MSM. Positive stories about Rudy, Fred, Mitt or John will be difficult to come by. As a matter of fact if any one of them were carrying this baggage do you honestly believe they would be in the race even today.

* Number close to the Clinton machine who have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to crimes: 44
* Number of convictions during his administration: 33
* Number of indictments/misdemeanor charges: 61
* Number of imprisonments: 14
* Number of presidential impeachments: 1
* Number of independent counsel investigations: 7
* Number of congressional witnesses pleading the 5th Amendment: 72
* Number of witnesses fleeing the country to avoid testifying: 17
* Number of foreign witnesses who have declined interviews by investigative bodies: 19

The Clinton machine now holds the record for the administration with:

* The most number of convictions and guilty pleas
* The most number of cabinet members to come under criminal investigation
* The most number of witnesses to flee the country or refuse to testify
* The most number of key witnesses to die suddenly
* The greatest amount of illegal campaign contributions
* The greatest amount of illegal campaign contributions from abroad.[Source]

I don’t. But that is beside the point. With a large field such as both parties have, you might think by now that someone would have broken out with new, fresh ideas..a mini platform if you will.

It seems to me we have heard many soundbites, some one liners which were entertaining, and debates which have been for the most part boring and ridiculous in format. Substance is lacking everywhere and that is frightening to me not as a voter, but as an American.

Like him or not, when George W. Bush ran for office, you knew where he stood. Washington never allows all dreams and plans to materialize but this President has remained true to himself and his convictions throughout.

I do not see that on either side of the aisle in these candidates and while options may be narrowed to select the lesser of two evils, in a country as vast as ours, should it ever come to that? I think not.

Do we want another presidency where polls and the media drive policy?

Perhaps to some, the activities which took place in the Oval Office during the Clinton presidency were not a big deal. They are to me. That house belongs to us, not one President and I do not want to ever again have to feel it is being sold out for political or personal gain.

So, Fred, Rudy, Mitt and John, do the party a favor. Don’t make this campaign personal among yourselves. Make it about your visions for this country, make it about what qualifies you to be the most powerful leader in the world. Make it about the differences between yourself and the likely Democratic candidate. You need to excite those of us who want to throw our suppport behind you and your policies.

Many will say there is a long way to go and in reality there is, however, please gentlemen, leave the negativity towards one another at the door and let’s focus on the ultimate prize. It will be a long road back if we depend on the loss of another to catapult us to victory. Especially when the perspective opponent in the eyes of many has already earned the right to win.

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