They are all less than desirable, IMO

Ron Paul is the only candidate who would really DO something about the massively overgrown Federal government and the debt that is bankrupting this country. Why doesn't the Republican leadership want him? Because they don't own him. Big government is the key to their own power and influence. It is what they live for. The voters MUST take control of this before it is too late. The ONLY way to do that is to vote for Ron Paul.

Can someone explain to me what the attraction is about Mitt Romney? I don't remotely get it!

I think they're all bozos. I'm voting for Obama again.

Looks like Robert likes Ron Paul. Anyone have anything good to say about any of the other candidates?

For purposes of the poll I'll pick Santorum for the fact that maybe he'd steer some good stuff PA's way if elected.

I'm not understanding the dielimma good back to the same stuff or mover forward rich get rich,poor remain poorer.......

I will vote for Newt any day!

Mike L: I think this is just a commentary and vote based upon what's currently going on in the Republican party (Santorum telling Newt that he needed to conceed, but he himself not knowing when to "hold 'em or fold 'em"). I don't think that it shows that the article's author is Republican or Democrat.
I think that the best thing for everyone would be if voters really educated themselves before this election and didn't vote en masse for "a black man", "the Republican" "the Democrat" or "the guy who's going to save the world". Our country is really in trouble, and I think the only way we get out is by the people speaking out more--via the proper channels, like contacting your legislator, not by attacking Wall Street--most of the people working hard in those buildings are also in "the 99%"--and actually making informed choices on election day.

Jennifer, I was responding to a commenter who has since removed his comment. My comment was not directed at the author.

People seem to forget that it took 8 yrs of Bush to get our country in the financial mess that it is in and everyone expects Obama to get us out of it in 4yrs. It doesn't help that the Republicans fight him on every little detail and are not willing to work with him. Romney will only help the rich, Santorum is a threat to all women, Newt is just a time bomb waiting to explode and I agree with Robert about Ron Paul. He seems to be a good guy but Republicans won't give him a chance. My vote will go for Obama again.

Ron Paul is the only consistent candidate on his ideals and policies. People say he is "crazy" uncle Ron because his ideas aren't the norm, but if you read his policies online or watch highlights of his debates you'll see he makes sense and has solutions for the questions asked to him while all of the other candidates avoid the question. As the phrase goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Well current politics is broke. Why not try Ron out and see if he can fix it

Johnny Mac, you're a whack job. I was simply explaining the sequence of events to clarify, not blaming anyone. Why did you delete your original comment? Stop sniffing glue and get a life.

The Republican primary in PA is a non-issue. The contest is essentially over. Expect a record low turnout.
Sadly the best either party may have to offer along the lines of intelligent leadership and true statesmanship either (a) can't hold up under extremist views and party politics that mark the modern era of campaigning, or (b) isn't remotely interested in subjecting themselves and their family to a PAC and Super-PAC post Citizen's United world. Blitzkrieg ads run by such groups, at saturation levels, are entirely negative toward "the other guy". Nothing constructive. PAC's and political parties (R's & D's) have already bought up or put a hold on 100% of the television spot inventory Sept. through early Nov. Get your DVR cleaned off if you plan on watching any TV during this period.
Choices among those comprising this Presidential election cycle will range from bad to worse, and I think it will be reflected in a lower November turnout by an even more disillusioned electorate than we saw in 2008.

I'm surprised more people haven't picked Ron Paul given our state's stated preference for smaller government.

Karl Smith, I agree with you completely. And Michelle Hazlett: what can you cite that Obama has done to "fix" what is wrong with this country? What beneficial thing is it that you think another 4 years in office would allow him to do?

I chose Ron Paul even though I am not comfortable with his attitude towards Isreal. He is not a Washingtonian and has solid economic positions. Being a realist though I will end up voting for Mitt in November. He is more conservative then people give him credit for being and he has been very successful in everything he has operated. My only fear is that he will be another Bush who allowed the libs in Congress to lay the framework of our current economic condition. They can not be trusted and should be treated as they treat all others.

Aside from the fact that all four are showing up on the ballot, this entire exercise is meaningless given the state of the primary campaign. Romney wins regardless ...

Mitt Romney is corrupt scum. Who picked him?!

If this was an open election I'd be tempted to select Rick Santorum. Not that I like him or agree with any of his ideas...but more for the "spoiler" role he plays. Every moment that he and Newt and Paul stay in the race it makes it harder and harder to Romney to take on Obama. So I love the fact that the GOP is doing more harm to itself the longer that some of the candidates stay in the race and refuse to accept defeat. Santorum and Gingrich (especially) are running strictly on Ego at the moment. I love it!

For Ron Paul it is not the ego thing. He cares about this country, and believes (and so do I) that he might help us get out of this mess.

Are there any doubts who is the best candidate for American people? Who connects with people (so not Romney), doesn't want to push women into XVIII century (so not Santorum) and has ego smaller than van (not Gingrich)? And doesn't spend OUR money like aa drunk sailor.(so not Obama).?

It's too bad that Santorum bowed out. Not that he was a better choice than all the others, but it would have been good to have the PA primary mean something. Has our primary ever meant ANYTHING in the presidential landscape? Not that I remember. Santorum may have pulled out our primary and gotten some momentum. Instead we are left with Romney, which means we are left with Obama. I hope Santorum got something good in th bargain. If Christie is tapped as VP, Romney might have a chance. He needs a name that garners respect, not soemone who makes you yawn and ask "Who's That?"

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