Notes from the North

I write tonight to spur thought and response more than make a point. I find myself interested in the presidential race for the first time but well behind in knowing much about any of the candidates.

I like Romney's successful business background but I ignorantly just found out he's mormon. I'm not saying that's bad or I wouldn't vote for him because of that, I just didn't know. My initial reaction is I don't care, but I'm still figuring that out. But I do strongly favor using a more business approach to government and think he would offer a successful approach.

I've not talked to one person that likes Rudy, but part of me does. I think he has a variety of experiences that could be valuable. Government, Law Frims, Business, etc etc. He's seen a lot of different stuff and has been thru some hard times (9/11). But I've heard some are concerned with how he gets to some of his results. When talking to a friend in NYC she told stories of him being dirty and corrupt in how he cleaned up the city. My response was....did he clean up the city? If so....what's your problem? Although I am sure there is a line in the sand somewhere, my initial reaction is don't ask for results but them complain about how he got there. I think some things would be unacceptable. But I also think that there are certain times when it might take certain actions that people wouldn't want to know about to achieve the result that people are looking for. Reminds me of a movie you might be familiar with..."a few good men".

I'm not sure about Obama. My initial (conservative, sometimes narrow minded) reaction is I'm not voting for somebody if I can't pronounce their name especially if it almost sounds like Osama Bin Ladin. No idea if I spelled that right but you get my point. And you now also understand the sometimes narrow minded view I hold. Although I like his presentation his cultural and religous background raise too many questions and concerns for me. Plus I dont think he has near enough experience to run a country. At least not mine.

McCain seems to be middle of the road conservative. But...some people love him some people can't stand him. He can often times be arrogant and condescending with his views and debates. I don't mind that sometimes but do question whether that's best for the country right now. I've heard he's been part of several political scandals but unfortunately don't know what those details are. He just seems fairly controversial. That's not always bad but I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger on him.

Huckabee...don't know enough about him but he was doomed before it started. Say it with me: President of the United States of America....Mr. Huckabee". Huckabee? Obviously a frivilous point...but I'm honestly not sure that name would make it as our president.

Hillary? Uh...sorry...but I just can't do it. Don't mean to be offensive...but I just can't do it.

More important than my thoughts, I'm curious what everybody else thinks? I don't mean to start a holy war.....but I admit my lack of in depth knowledge with these candidates and would love to hear your thoughts.

Welcome

Welcome to my first ever blog! I've enjoyed being able to read other blogs on our website so I thought it was only appropriate I have one myself. Please be patient though, this is new to me and I'm starting to get the feeling responding to other postings is easier than throwing your own initial thoughts out in the open. So for those of you that have been doing so, I commend you! Does this thing have spell check? (I promise it will get deeper than this...I'm just testing this thing out)