Dear Jack,
I have read your book and found it to be a very good commentary on life in a fairly unbiased way.

Recently I think that you, Wolfe, Lou have been anything but, as far as the campaign processes go.
I am looking at your reporting on Barack and Hillary in particular. It looks like you all are promoting
Obama as the candidate, GOP can beat. Maybe America is more ready for a Black man president,
instead of a white female president. Wm. Bennet is echoing you all too. Rather funny CNN on vote night in
Iowa, except for Donna Brazelle, everyone was against Hillary. When you look at the facts, your reporting
is biased. Comparing all candidates, issue by issue, Hillary is the most knowledgeable, effective, and
with more experience than all the rest put together. She is the most viable of all candidates. Yet,
it seems to me that the media, CNN in particular, has made this a prejudiced, personal, issue and has
ignored and put her down at every turn in this campaign so far. People like me, rely on the media to
make a grounded, solid decision on the person for whom to vote. What I have experienced so far from
all of you is limited, attacking, biased, opinionated reporting. Wolfe is near hysteria in some of his
articles. Help us out here, Guys. Nancy Smalling

What would Ron Paul say about Huckabee’s imitation?

Mike Huckabee recently suggested eliminating automatic birthright citizenship for the children of illegal aliens. Ron Paul introduced that legislation several times over the past few years. But imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Huckabee’s writers must be on strike, because he’s now using Ron Paul’s old speeches.

Ron Paul must like Mike Huckabee’s positions a lot better now that he’s started getting them from Ron’s old speeches.

Cheney??, O thank God I woke up from my nightmare.

Matt

Who will win the Republican nomination? That depends on how much of a fix is in.

Most other news media outlets besides CNN seem to keep helping other candidates benefit from Ron Paul’s wisdom (even if he does sometimes have trouble expressing it in 30 seconds or less), while ignoring or marginalizing Ron himself.

The real question is, are “We the People” going to fall for it again, and elect another misleader who talks the talk, but can’t walk the walk.

If we want a leader who takes this country away from the “wrong path” so many think we’re on, we need someone who isn’t guided by looking in the rear view mirror, or by stealing somebody else’s ideas.

Who cares……………..

Who will win the Republican nomination? That depends on how much of a fix is in.

Most other news media outlets besides CNN seem to keep helping other candidates benefit from Ron Paul’s wisdom (even if he does sometimes have trouble expressing it in 30 seconds or less), while ignoring or marginalizing Ron himself.

The real question is, are “We the People” going to fall for it again, and elect another misleader who talks the talk, but can’t walk the walk?

If we want a leader who takes this country away from the “wrong path” so many people think we’re on, we need someone who isn’t guided by looking in the rear view mirror, or by stealing someone else’s ideas.

If anything republicans are practical they will nominate McCain a vet,experience,and an old man who doesn’t have a clue. His running mate will be Huckabe,who will give them the religious vote. Against any democrat combination McCain wins by a landslide except one. Edwards as presidential nominee and Obama as vice president could win against anybody,but the democrats are anyting but practical they are all Ralph Nader types.

Whoever it is, better prepare themselves for losing the presidential election in November. George Bush has tarnished the Republican Party’s reputation for at least the next decade. Americans what the Iraq over & you can bet President Obama, Clinton or Edwards will do so soon after taking office.

Who cares………………….

Some poor schmuck who’ll take a wicked beating for the unAmerican record of George Bush.

Jack, Senator McCain will get the nomination because he best represents the status quo!

Jack
Not much of a choice, I believe the grand old party is opening the door for a third party canidate.

Who will ultimately win the Republican nomination? Easy answer: “Hopefully the one who will be human enough to concede defeat after the November elections, and will not have to use a towel to cry!”

If it isn’t Ron Paul, then it has to be Mitt Romney! either of these two will put your country back on track!

Of those in this motley bunch that would make the cut: Huckabee, a gun-toting, ex-preacher with an appeal to only the most fervent of the religious right; Romney, an old-school politician in new clothes (saying whatever he thinks the voters want to hear); and Giuliani and McCain - God forbid, what would they do if peace broke out in this world?

It really doesn’t matter.

Jack…The big GOP winner will be Ron Paul. Even if he does not win the vote count his following has shown the powers that be that we are sick of the same old same old. We want a new direction for our country, it truly is time for another tea party. Let’s shake things up America! I know this 50 year old lifetime democrat was so inspired by his message I switched to republican so I could have the honor of voting for this gentleman. Mary……Tampa,FL

Mike Huckabee will win the GOP nomination, it is simple logistics; the Evangelical voting block has overthrown the party, and ultimately who they want is who we’ll get. This, of course, was fine and dandy with all Republicans when it was George W. Bush they were electing… now the big business section of the right-wing wants Romney, but there’s no possible way to sell a former pro-choice, Mormon, flip-flopper from Massachusetts to it’s southern Christian base. Rudy and McCain do not have lasting appeal that can prevail either. Of course, the true dark horse here is Ron Paul, who could inherit more support from the left if Obama goes and locks up the Democratic ticket; and he could be the benefactor of nomination process that lingers on longer than it normally would. I’m hoping for the opportunity to cast a meaningful vote in Indiana’s primary in May, and I would love to have that vote be for Mr. Paul!

Rudy Giuliani will win the republican nomination. The race in New Hampshire is not of much consequence. There are only 4 electoral votes available in New Hampshire out of the 538 possible. There were 7 electoral votes available in Iowa. That leaves 527 votes out there minus the 3 in Wyoming that Romney will get. Out of all the Republicans with a history to go by Giuliani is the only candidate that has done anything worth while and consistently. The rest are just blowing out there in the wind saying pick me because you should, not because of what I have or haven’t done.

I don’t think it really matter as who ever wins the nomination as none of them has a snowballs chance in hell of winning in November except maybe Ron Paul.

The easier question to answer is who won’t win. The obvious answer to that is Mike Huckabee. Real conservatives who vote on the issues rather than religion will kick that guy to the curb. Unfortunately for Mike, the rest of the country is very different from Iowa. He’s Bill Clinton in a pastor’s robe, and more and more people are figuring it out.

Jack, There are no candidates in the Republican Party that stand out, except in a negative way. They are all charlatans to me. Mike Huckabee is a “honey-tongued” preacher & I’ve never trusted those kind. John McCain is a “straight-talkin lobbists lover”. Willard Mitt Romney is a showman through & through. St. Rudy of New York is NO saint, & Ron Paul lost me when he mis-stated facts on the Civil War & Duncan Hunter proved he has lost his mind when he invaded another network’s live show on set without an invite. These candidates either need a Thorazine drip or rest cure at a sanatorium, but, none of them should be elected dog catcher let alone President of the United States of America.

Does it really matter which clone is nominated? All have been living in the ivory towers to long to see how their decisions have harmed their constituents. Does McCain know a carpenter who’s not had a raise in ten years inspite of unparralled demand for services? Contrary to McCain’s sympathy for illegals, citizen carpenters in his state warranted at least a cost of living wage increase. Does Romney know a student trying to finance their way through college who, not only isnot omly capable of gardening work at his estate, but would welcome the income. Or does Huckabee know students living in Texas that would enjoy and need the tuition breaks given to illegal immigrants? Much of the money earned by undocumented aliens is sent back to the land of origin and adds to our monumental deficit. Have any of them waited in an emergency room hoping that injuries to their child can be treated in a reasonable time after all many have insurance and the hospital will pass the added cost of the uninsured to the insured. It matters not who will be nominated in either party, they have lost compassion for their constituencies.

Although there still is a long way to go and it is very hard to say who out of the top four republicans will in the end win the nomination, I feel Giuliani is the main candidate that will appeal to the American voters as a whole, he is probably the best chance we Republicans have to beat the Democrats and their over rated “change” philosophy in November. McCain has the most experience and seems to know more than any of the other candidates regarding important issues, like foreign policy, but he fails at convincing the American people. Huckabee, despite his win in Iowa and his likeability, is not at all ready to lead this country and soon enough most of us voters will reach that conclusion. As for Romney, he truly lacks experience!

If there really is a loving god in heaven it will be Dr. Ron Paul. He is the only one who can protect us from terrorism because he is the only one who understands the motive for terrorist attacks.

Also he opposes the income tax, the flat tax, and the fair. Keep that in mind people. If he is president, everyone in america instantly gets a pay raise.

Jack, you are one of the few people in the media that will give Dr. Paul fair treatment. When is CNN going to give you your own show. DO we really need 3 hours of the situation room. Cut that last hour give it to Jack and let Wolf Blitzer go home early and be with his family.

Ron Paul. He will win, but voter fraud will come into play. There is a REVOLUTION going on in America. stand on guard, for we can win. Ron’s our only hope against NWO.

whoever the Wall Street Weasels, Corporate Outsourcing Quislings and Masters of War NeoCon Nuts that run the Republican Party WANT as the Republican nominee.

The republicans won’t nominate Ron Paul so unfortunatly we will probably be stuck with John McCain. I used to like McCain but I no longer feel that way his advication for the US joining the International Criminal Court, and his varying position on tax cuts really lost him my vote. He says he wants to cut spending but won’t talk about Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and he wants to keep this war going which is too expensive and isn’t acomplishing anything. The reality is the Republican party is dying and it looks like the Libertarian party may rise from its ashes.

Ron Paul will win if Americans wake up and think intelligently. Otherwise we will have the same old thing for the next 4 years, more war, inflation, gas prices no one can pay, loss of the rest of our liberties. Vote for Freedom!!
We can only hope people in New Hampshire today choose to Live Free !

Jack,

The only GOP candidate that can win against Obama in the general election is Ron Paul. The GOP will be throwing away the election if they nominate any other candidate. They cannt afford to lose all of Ron Paul’s supporters.

Although my support lies solely with Ron Paul, I don’t think he has the support to pull off first, yet. He will most likely land 3rd today which will propel his campaign once again just as smashing Rudy in Iowa already has. Either way, I think as far as the future of each campaign Ron will come away the true victor.

McCain will most likely win the state. Completely unsure as to why that is. A warmonger with a horrible record and no real platform to stand on. Seems people like that in a President.

Hey Jack, I just want to let you know i will be moving out of the country if Ron Paul does not win the nomination. The country is not moving in the right direction and we are losing everything that my grandfathers fought for. We did not fight the red coats for this! I am truely ashamed.

Jack,

I like to say America, that’s off course if Dr. Paul wins.

Henry,
Jacksonville, FL

Which Corporate Candidate aka Front Runner will win the nomination? If it is anyone who has held the title of Front Runner aka Corporate Candidate and if that individual wins the general election then what we’ll have is a different face on the same sick head. This can be directed to either side of the isle.

It will be Dr. Paul. Why? As predicted by the Saxo Bank of Denmark, the key issue that will drive him to the white house will be a major recession this year. Of which we are seeing just the beginning with the slipping dollar and down turned markets. Dr. Paul has been warning us for years about this very problem, and now that it is happening people will realize that he is the only one who has a plan to bring us out of it, instead of plunging us into the 2nd great depression. When people start loosing their jobs, businesses start closing, and even more foreclosures suddenly the bogeyman of islamofacism won’t seem so bad by comparison.

Who will win the Republican nomination?

That depends whether or not “We the People” are going to fall for it again and elect another party-boss-approved misleader who talks the talk, but won’t walk the walk.

If we want a leader who takes this country away from the “wrong path” that so many people think we’re on, we need someone who isn’t guided by looking in the rear view mirror, or who parrots somebody else’s ideas.

Naturally, I’m voting for Ron Paul.

Even if he doesn’t win, at least in a few years he’ll be able to tell a national audience, “I told you so.”

With the exception of Ron Paul, who hasn’t got a snowball’s chance in hell to win, it just doesn’t matter who wins the Republican nomination. They don’t believe in evolution. They think the Iraq war is the solution to the war on terrorism. They believe in voodoo economics. They are the clone of George W. Bush. They are all losers.

Ron Paul must win the nomination or this country is done for! He is the only candidate talking about economic issues and he is the only anti-war candidate. It is quite clear who is the best fit to run the oval office. Now if only the Democrats would wake up to the fact that Obama and Hillary are pro-war.

Who will win the Republican nomination?

That depends whether or not “We the People” are going to fall for it again and elect another party-boss-approved misleader who talks the talk, but won’t walk the walk.

If we want a leader who takes this country away from the “wrong path” that so many people think we’re on, we need someone who isn’t guided by looking in the rear view mirror, or who parrots somebody else’s ideas.

Naturally, I’m voting for Ron Paul.

Even if he doesn’t win, at least in a few years he’ll be able to tell a national audience, “I told you so”

Dr. Ron Paul is the only hope for the Republican Party to hold on to the White House. The economy is in dire straits and Dr. Paul is the only one of the candidates that acknowledges this fact, and presents a viable solution to the problem. I never thought I would be able to say this about a Presidential candidate, but Dr. Paul is a good, honest and truthful man.

It definitely is an open race. I don’t know who will win, but I hope Ron Paul does.

Jack,

Im going to be perfectly honest with you. Ron Paul has been gaining more momentum than any other of the republican candidates. He has a following that refuses to go away, and i beleive he will have a strong showing in NH, and almost all future states.

Each day his campaign only grows stronger, and his supporters refuse to convert to another candidate once they convert to Paul.

The media wont be able to ignore him when he becomes a frontrunner in terms of votes!

Probably -McRom-Huck-Giuli-Thomp.

Too bad that guy is not the answer. Ron Paul could have saved this country, regardless of the smears of all the pundits. But the truth is, no one wants to save this country, least of all voters who are sadly, badly uninformed of the truth and take all their pablum from the media.

When I was a child, there was a modicum of truth, but no more. Dwight Eisenhower warned us; Jefferson, Madison, Paine, Franklin warned us, but we failed to heed the responsibilities of Liberty.

Maybe I will join one the many secessionist movements and just finally drop out in my sixth decade.

Thanks Mr. Cafferty. Many of RP’s supporters really appreciate that you are a thinking man, just as we are.

Jack….Unfortunately, this country has suffered under the entrenchment candidates of the Republican and Democratic Parties for decades. Every four years we are presented with recycled, regurgitated promises that hold as much promise as our “Dollar” holds value. The Party Line Faithful present their darling candidates to maintain the status quo who offer little in the way of real solutions to the problems that these same Party Line Faithful caused in the first place.

There is only one candidate that actually stands for the type of real and drastic change this country needs desperately and that is Ron Paul.

ron paul will win the nomination or our country is doomed!

I think it will probably go to McCain because the media created this line about him “coming back” about two months ago and it has finally caught on. Before the debate it was “McCain really has to win this debate” and then after “McCain won the debate” although Ron Paul won the post debate poll. McCain has become the default candidate to a party who bans the only people who represent the Goldwater/Reagan roots of the modern Republican Party, us, the Ron Paul Revolution. They wonder why we are so angry, its because we have been betrayed by our own people. Thats worse than having the other party do something you disagree with.

Jack, I sincerely hope it is Ron Paul. Otherwise you may as well mount a literal weather vane on the top of the White House with the rest, since we know this is the way they will make most of their decisions. And I really feel sorry for the next generation should Ron NOT win, as this may be the first time where the next generation actually takes a step back vs. a step forward in standard of living.

See that’s the problem Jack, America will no doubt elect a politician when what is required is a statesman. The only Statesman in the race is Ron Paul but those who own the country will not stand by and let that happen.

Until then this country will remain on the slippery slopes to hell.

Who knows.

But one thing is for sure, it won’t be a conservative. The days of the republican party being the party of anything even remotely conservative is gone. There are no Goldwater or Regan’s left in the party. Those that belive in conservative, small constitutional government are gone. The only thing left now is a party of pro-war big government, religious pro-lifers. Apparently now conservatism has been re-defined to be “just like a democrat only pro-war, and pro-life”. Where do conservatives go to from here?

Who knows.

But one thing is for sure, it won’t be a conservative. The days of the republican party being the party of anything even remotely conservative is gone. There are no Goldwater or Regan’s left in the party. Those that belive in conservative, small constitutional government are gone. The only thing left now is a party of pro-war big government, religious pro-lifers. Apparently now conservatism has been re-defined to be “just like a democrat only pro-war, and pro-life”. Where do conservatives go to from here? Ron Paul is about 1000x time closer than any of the other so-called republican candidates and the establishment does everything they can to stifle, belittle, and eliminate him from the process.

Ron Paul might have a chance but it might as well be Charles Manson, for as much as anyone cares, and he couldn’t get elected Dog Catcher as a Republican. The leaders are all Busbies and America is fed up with them.

Jack,

If the average American voter had any sense of what is really going on in America Dr.Paul would win the nomination in a landslide.

Mike
Newyork,NY

Sorry folks, but, you all haven’t been paying attention to some of the silliness coming from the mouth of Ron Paul lately. Nope, he isn’t gonna make it. As of “Super Tuesday” he & a couple of these other psyche’s are done.

Jack,
I believe that money will win the nomination. But it doesn’t even really matter. What is happening in the nation during this campaign season is amazing. Voter turnout, the youth voter, and the ever evident compassion for change. “Change”, Jack will win the presidency. I will be voting for change. For me that starts with changing my political party affiliation and my vote. I will and plan to vote “undecided” on January 15th in Michigan to support the true candidate of change Sen. Barak Obama.

If it would be possible under the Constitution, I would hope that no Republican would win the nomination. The Party is forever stained by the stupid and illegal actions of George W. Bush. But since the Constitution mandates that both parties win the bid for presidency, I pray that Giuliani would regain the momentum and be the winner of the New Hampshire Primaries

I sincerely believe that Ron Paul will be the nominee for the Republican Party. If he isn’t, the republican party has no chance of winning an election against the unstoppable force that is Obama.

Dr. Paul is going back to the roots of the Republican party in ways many of the candidates can’t even understand, which is evident in their responses to his statements. But it’s not so difficult to understand, and alot of people in this country are coming to understand it.

To quote Dr. Paul on the matter, “Logic tells us that we make a much better world in a much easier way, without causing wars..”

If the people realize we are really loosing Reagans War with Putin, not winning Bush’s Battle with terrorism, we will see the Economic General Ron Paul become our commander and chief. Putin’s page out of Reagan’s playbook is genius. Iran to the Euro, China next with Russia backing it all up with Time’s Man of the Year bringing stability over liberty. Time to pay up america, no amount of nukes will cure this ill. Do you really think our Euro based NATO allies will support us if they get to be the world currency? I can hear it now: “You upstart american colonists had it coming to you.” … on the other hand, if the people don’t realize we are still in Reagan’s War, Obama will sweep any Republican candidate and there will be no money for ANY programs: it will all be going to pay down our foreign credit debt.

It doesn’t even matter. This race is the Democrats to lose. They would have to seriously trip over themselves to give this race to the GOP. People want change, and the GOP, except for Ron Paul, don’t represent that.

If it isn’t Ron Paul then I am moving and I’m a Canadian. Being next door to you guys with any other leader for the next 4 years is a frightening thought. You know anything about Switzerland’s immigration policies Jack?

The answer is clear. Ron Paul. The only reason I can think of ,why Ron Paul would Not win the Republican nomination, is because the additional decision for potential running mate Dennis Kucinich, at the moment, is left at, who would be who’s V.P.? In that sense, I really haven’t answered the question. Does that make me a politician? This isn’t easy for any of us.

Steve Minnick
Ridgecrest, CA

I find it rather sickening that the Clintons are crying and whining about being treated unfairly and picked on! Is this another “vast right wing conspiracy” against them or is America waking up and realizing that the status quo in Washington must change and Sen. Obama, although perhaps lighter in experience, is sincere and seems to truly have the best interest of America at heart.
We’ve had too many years of 2 family rule, Clinton and Bush. This is a democracy after all, not a dynasty.

I like Hillary Clinton’s script (yesterday and before), but I also believe that the press is giving Obama a free ride. It’s as if they have crowned him king and he can do no wrong. Not only that, but they are not asking him the hard questions about what he is going to do as President in the same hard-edged way they ask everything of Hillary.

It’s not fair! The press does not provide “equal opportunities.” They sensationalize their favorites and capitalize on “mistakes” candidates make.

Jack, Mcain will bomb Iran,and Huckabee will take America back for Jesus, Mitt wont be able to make his mind up floppin in all, Fred will be asleep at the table like Reagan. So the obvisous choice would be Ron Paul as he seems to be the only sane and sensible candidate in both parties and the one that all the shows want to forget i wonder why they feel so scared of a 72 yr old man no bigger than my Grandmother

I see the McCain/Huckabee combonation as unstoppable. Much like Batman and Robin, this dynamic duo combines the calculated strength and deterimnation of McCain’s foreign policy strength as well as a younger, gentler, “holy frontrunner batman!” appeal to the religious right, from Huckabee. Whether taking on Poison Ivy (Sen. Clinton), The Riddler (Former Sen. Edwards) or the all powerful Joker (take a guess), I’d say this team has a chance.

Mitt Romney looks a little too much like Harvey Dent, and we all know what happened to him…

Jack,

I really do not think it matters, our current Republican President has done the American people, and the United States, so much wrong, that it does not matter who the Republicans nominate.

I am still looking for an Independent, that will put both the Democrats and Republicans out to pasture!

Daniel
Tempe AZ

I don’t personally believe it will matter if Hillary “drops her script” or not. It’s all a “scripted” or calculated attempt to see what will take with the voters. Her attempt at appearing sensitive or soft yesterday came across as foolish to me. What she really is is “desperate” and if soft and sensitive is something she hasn’t tried, well, then she will try it. It looked like she was trying to be BILL and it didn’t work very well in my opinion. It was even more pathetic for Bill to come out with the angry approach toward Obama’s stance on the Iraq War. They both are just desperate to get back on top and the harder they try the goofier they look.

Yes Jack throw them away, we all know what they did in the past. And start being a human for a few months. They should also throw away Nancy Pelosi as she is going to bring the Democrats down in the General Election. If I were a Republican I would use her name in every speech to remind the country how much the Democrats have done since we put them in power and how many things she has done that she said she would do.

Jack………Why can’t the presidential candidates that hold below 10% of the vote “just call it quits” I beleive that any candidate that still chooses to waste thousands if not millions of dollars shows irresponsilitiy with money and I wouldn’t want then controlling the budget. When enough is enough you have to know when to throw in the towel. That’s excactly what president bush did in iraq after knowing it was a mistake, he also didn’t know when to call it quits.

Only Dr Ron Paul will stop the Fed from the xerox money machine. What good is our empire if it’s worthless? Did anyone notice the markets today? The other candidates are fiddling while the dollar burns. I say, we won’t get what we vote for.

It is obvious that Mitt Romney is a clear winner now without counting on Rudy strategy. Having Romney winning over and over in the front runners will guarantee a nomination as republican presendential candidate. However, I see him a better running mate for another contendar.

As a Democrat, it’s hard for me to guess who will emerge from the Republican brouhaha. My inclination would be to guess Huckabee, but that could just be because I live in a more traditionally religious midwestern state and most of the Republicans that I know are Christian conservatives. I do think that the religious voters will all stick with Huckabee, so the real question is whether the so-called economic and security conservatives can settle on a candidate to corronate. If not (and I suspect they will not), the religious conservatives will probably get their man.

Jack,

I suspect that after John McCain wins the NH primary today, Mitt Romney can spend his entire fortune on his campaign and it will be all for naught. He is far too abrasive to win hearts and minds. Mike Huckabee’s appeal is too narrow for these times and Ron Paul doesn’t seem to get much beyond 10% in the polls. Perhaps Rudy Giuliani’s strategy is smarter than a lot of people think. The answer will come once we find out if McCain’s win in NH translates into a huge financial influx to his campaign. If that doesn’t happen it will be Rudy for the Republicans, but whether the Democratic nominee is Clinton or Obama, the Republicans lose the White House in 2008.

Robert

North Port, FL

I like Hillary Clinton’s script (yesterday and before), but I also believe that the press is giving Obama a free ride. It’s as if they have crowned him king and he can do no wrong. Not only that, but they are not asking him the hard questions about what he is going to do as President in the same hard-edged way they ask everything of Hillary.

It’s not fair! The press does not provide “equal opportunities.” They sensationalize their favorites and capitalize on “mistakes” candidates make.

Jack, I fear the answer to this question is not Ron Paul and it has a lot to do with the fact that you’re one of the few people who would even have the courage to read my response on air. Consider this a challenge to the American people to actually research their candidate before aimlessly voting in this primary election.

I was listening to Wolf a little bit ago and the topic was whether the media had treated the Hillary campaign fairly. The topic was Bill Clinton’s comments about the press and Obama today.

Think about this comment made by Jack Cafferty yesterday regarding Hillary’s campaign: “Maybe it will be time for her to go back home and bake cookies” Tell me that is not a sexist, mean remark. Would you say that about any of the other male candidates? I think not. I usually agree with Jack and his comments but was very disappointed in him yesterday. I hope that is not his true colors coming out.

Well, no more CNN for me. I will go to MSNBC as I find myself doing more often. I will just have to turn it off when Chris Matthews and Tucker Carlson are on.

If you absolutely must vote for a Republican make it McCain.

We had better all hope that Ron Paul wins because he is the only one that understands the economic problems our Republic is facing. The Federal Reserve and their practices must come to an end. Unfortunately most people have no understanding of how our nation works, our economy works and how our future is eroding. Hell, most people think we live in a Democracy and don’t understand how our Republic is different.

Does it really matter? They’re all pretty much “Johnny One Notes” and should be easily defeated by any Dem worth their salt who can talk intelligently on more than one subject. You’ll notice my use of the word “should,” not ‘will” be easily defeated. I’m not taking anything for granted in this race, especially with the behavior shown thusfar by the electorate.

Jack, unfortunately it’ll probably be McCain, Romney or Huckabee. One of these is quite likely to get the GOP nomination. I think Guliani’s Russian rullet strategy of avoiding the early primaries will inevitably make him the ultimate dud candidate. No one is going to care about him by the time Florida votes, unless he doesn’t win decisively in New Hampshire, Michigan, Nevada or South Carolina.
But if the nomination really comes down to one of these candidates, I’d say the GOP is looking to lose big time come November. Americans are tired of the war in Iraq, blatant corruption of the executive branch and the rising costs of living. They’ll probably just opt out for the Democratic nominee.

Still I hold out hope for Ron Paul to become the GOP nomination. I believe he hold the key to giving Republicans a competitive edge in the general election against the Democrat nominee. After all, what other Republican candidate can you think of is able to draw such a diverse pool of support from voters. Ron Paul is able to attract conservative and moderate Republicans but also Democrats and lots of Independents (as he showed in Iowa where he attracted 29% of the Independent vote, more than any other GOP candidate).

He’s even able to tap into the younger voters, the kind that propelled Obama to frontrunner status in the Democrat race. Just look at all his Meetup groups, YouTube subscribers, and MySpace friends, their almost all in the category of people under 30 years old. Ron Paul is the only Republican candidate with the ability to attract this group of rising voters and others to caste their lot with the GOP in November. Younger voters love his near impeccable record in Congress, his strong Constitutional beliefs, and his popular message of freedom, peace and prosperity.
If the GOP wants to win, Ron Paul is their man.

I can not answer this question- I am not a gypsy. I can, however, tell you who must win. If we want to restore America’s status as a truly great country, one that actually follows its Constitutional Republic roots, the Republican party must wake up and nominate Ron Paul. If we allow our party to nominate a pro-war candidate, our next president will be Obama/Clinton.
Switzerland is looking nice right about now.

The GOP will be committing Political Party suicide if it doesn’t end up going with Dr. Ron Paul in the end. He is the only one who is remotely close to the party platform. All the rest are a grab bag of Liberal social and fiscal policy with a sprinkling of Republican sound bites. I’m pulling for Ron Paul in order to restore order to our party, but I feel the death of our party is close at hand thanks to the Neo-Conservative take over.

I’m trying to remain upbeat.

Aaron Smith
McKinney, Texas

Jack, the candidate of the Republicans will probably be decided by those pundits over at the Noise Channel. They seem to have their minds made up that Huckabee is too much a populist to be their candidate and that Rudy is their guy. Go figure, an immoral mayor versus a true Conservative Governor and they choose the mayor???

It depends Jack. If the Bush Admin continues to defile the Middle East and gets their way we will have an episode with Iran like the other day that will get out of hand. Then General Guiliani or Major Mitt will likely get the nod. I am holding my breath for a year Jack. I am not an Obama lover by any means but I would vote against both those liars.

It is too bad that they cannot list “None of the above” That would be a sure fire winner. Another option is that if Obama keeps winning, maybe Mrs. Clinton can switch parties and become the Republican frontrunner. She certianly seems more Republican than Democrat.

Rep. Ron Paul has been repeatedly stating we are heading into a recession. Merrill Lynch has confirmed today that we now in it.

The War in Iraq is bleeding us dry. Loans from China will only last for so long. If we don’t elect Rep. Ron Paul, then the recession will last for years. At some point Americans must realize that we live beyond our means and that it must stop.

Who will win the Primaries? I am hoping it’s Ron Paul for our countries sake, but I am more concerned that it will be the one that promises everyone the earth and the moon.

well, it will either be a council on foreign relations stooge, or ron paul. if we’re to have any shred of hope, it better be paul.

Rep. Ron Paul has been repeatedly stating we are heading into a recession. Merrill Lynch has confirmed today that we are now in it.

The War in Iraq is bleeding us dry. Loans from China will only last for so long. If we don’t elect Rep. Ron Paul, then the recession will last for years. At some point Americans must realize that we live beyond our means and that it must stop.

Who will win the Primaries? I am hoping it’s Ron Paul for our countries sake, but I am more concerned that it will be the one that promises everyone the earth and the moon.

Phil Durgin
Austin, Texas

If America takes the time to learn about the issues rather than jump on the media bandwagon, I see no reason why Ron Paul should not win the Republican nomination, and the presidency. Ron Paul is the real candidate of change. Good change. Who in America doesn’t want to live tax free, with our troops here protecting us rather than everyone else’s country? Ron Paul is the only candidate who can get rid of all the policies we’ve been complaining about for decades. Wake up, people. This isn’t American Idol.

McCain would be a great nominee and a definite threat to Obama once Obama finally starts to get some criticism if the liberal media stops babying him. Guiliani would also be a strong national candidate. Huckabee lacks the foreign policy expertise, amongst other things, to be a national candidate and compete with the democrats.

As I’m watching the situation room right now I find their conversationg to be a joke. When they were gaing up on hillary at the first debate. Hillary made a comment about the boys piling on everyone in the media said she’s runing for presient so she should be able to handle it. Now she’s fighting for the white house and is a tiny bit behind, She starts commenting a Barack character, you media I call (entertainers) are saying she should not attack because black people won’t like it. You have to be kidding me. It’s a presidential race, should she be sitting back and let Obama and the others win. Talk about double standards.Right now all things go. Nothing wrong with her husband defending her.

As a Canadian and a former Clinton supporter I am disturbed by Bill’s comments about Oboma. As Dylan said “don’t stand in the doorway don’t block up the halls”

This will be a Hillary vs. Mitt

Both Republicans and Democrats’ souls are owned by big business, big government
big banking, education. If they are members of CFR you can bet they aren’t for us. Ron Paul is the only candidate who has walked the walk as far as defending us and our constitution goes. All the rest will sell us out to the one world system.

jack i think that the gop race s going to belong to rudy g he is leading in to many big states

not only should she pitch the script but she should pitch the earpiece too.

Barack Obama vs H.R.C..deja vu..Remember Reagan vs Ford…Hillary wait until at least Feb…Obama is nothing outhere in the West..the ticket to the white house is u and obama……I hope the latino vote makes a difference..

I have no answer and I can’t even guess. What I can tell you is there is only one I truly believe every time he speaks, Ron Paul, and he’ll never win. There is more B.S coming from the republicans than the entire state of Oklahoma and the only one who seems to be honest and genuine is simply an afterthought. I’m an Independant not just looking to back a winner, rather looking for a honest and inspiring leader. Let me know if one shows up.

Mr. Cafferty,

Dr. Ron Paul is the best chance We and I am using “We” not as we Republicans of wining, but as We the People of winning. All other candidates, Democrats and Republicans are Washington business as usual, including those that say they are the outsiders as Romney or Obama. Dr. Ron Paul has my entire support.

I believe that the GOP “powers that be” will insist that Romney win the nomination. I am sure they want another cardboard candidate. At least he can pronounce nuclear.

I watched the entire debate on Saturday and could not help wondering when was the last time any of these guys paid a medical bill. People who cannot afford health insurance - cannot afford $15,000 for a health savings account. I wish the candidates lived in the same world we do.

Fred Hamilton should. He is calm, cool, and collected. He could be the next Ronald Reagan, but Republicans won’t allow that. I wonder if Fred’s name was mentioned at The University of Oklahoma, when the concerned brain-trust met to commiserate.

OU Graduate - Dale

Unfortunately, it will not be Ron Paul. He’s the only Republican who appears to be human.

Rob
Montgomery, IL

At this point, can’t say. But I hope it’s McCain.

Giuliani makes me want to tear my hair out. If he mentions 9/11 one more time, I’ll scream.
McCain all the way. Romney won’t be considered because of his religion while Huckabee will be because of his religion. Go figure.

As an American American professional, I once admired the Clintons and voted for Bill Clinton. However, the attitude of entitlement that has come out of the Clinton camp really tees me off. Specifically, Bill Clinton’s angry comments are just short of being racist and they had better watch their selves with the American American community when attacking Barack Obama. African Americans won’t see another viable and qualified candidate that looks like them for some time to come. I intend to do the right thing and vote for Barack Obama if given the opportunity and if his record continues to hold true. He has stuck to what he said at the beginning of his campaign and that can’t be said for Hillary Clinton.

The Clintons are too used to doing what is politically expedient which is just what people are sick and tired of. From “playing?” the role of first lady to “moving” to NY, Hillary Clinton’s has been transparently calculating — just what turns so many people off.

Sorry Hillary, it is a pleasure to hear an inspiring speech — it’s been a long time coming from the days of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King. Our youth needs to be inspired!!!!! You go, President to be Obama!

I believe in the end it will be Mitt Romney. Not that I’m voting for him in the primary but he seems to have grabbed the attention of the undecided/independents. I think he could take Barak in the General Election. I don’t think any candidate is going to bring the change we all are hoping for but if anyone is going to sit in the pilot’s seat I want it to be a Republican….(lower taxes/better economic policy).

Why don’t you report what Thomas Sowell wrote in his column today:
If he (Obama) “actually believes even half of the irresponsible nonsense he talks, he would be an utter disaster in the White House.”
Bob

I was disappointed by Bill Clinton’s remarks today regarding Barak Obama. I like Hillary and would have thought she would make a good VP but comments like that are dividing not uniting. It was sad. I like Barak. The Republican choices are too slick and evasive. More of the same.

Help I need somebody helpppp…. good luck to you republicans it will take a generation change to forget how badly you’ve moved this country in since tricky dicky, slap stick Ford, Ronald Raygun, and Mr Voodoo ecomonics and son bush jr. people are feed up your parties canidates have nothing new with the exception of Ron Paul but the honcho’s will not support him because Ron will cut the strings to those puppets.

McCain is the best bet to beat any democrat. Period. Romney, Paul, Huckabee and Rudy have too many issues that hurt them. McCain/Paul is probaly the best ticket.

Obama’s father is buried in Kenya Africa, his nanny lives in Kenya. She was on television saying that she was proud of him and was saying that when he is elected president maybe he can help the government there in Kenya. I think we have better things to worry about and we are billions of dollars in debt here in the United States!
Eileen, NC

Better than an unscripted approach, Hillary needs better handlers not afaraid to give her the right ammunition. Why hasn’t anyone told her to point out that Barack Obama is like betting on a pig in a poke. He is a black with a muslim background who has no track record or experience to speak of and is an admitted drug user, not only smoking weed but also snorted cocaine. Hillary’s camp has not jumped all over this and pointed out that he was not a child when he did it, but an adult, and that to me indicates a clear lack of judgement, and a lack of judgement in my books is like an I.Q., one can’t say, “before I had poor judgement but now I have good judgement..” you either have it or you don’t. Everyone also has to ask themselves why all the blacks, like Oprah, are jumping on the Obama bandwagon. They can deny all they want that it is not about race (a black supporting a black) but only a complete idiot would not believe race is not a huge factor. I predict if he were put in the white house, the black community would celebrate like it was Christmas all over again, and that’s because, for them, it would be. You will see a federal laundry list of handouts to the blacks in America that will be mind boggling, with the whites footing the bill.

I think if Ron Paul is able to get 2nd or 3rd in New Hampshire he can catch enough attention and go on to win some of the Super Tuesday states.

The old white guy.

I hope Ron Paul

I really don’t care who gets the nomination. They all are Bush Doctrine supporters who will lead us further in hole. I can only pray that the next president is a Democrat!

Ron Paul will win. He knows how to take on the establishment, and it is going to be so funny when everyone is surprised.

The Republicans never go for anyone but the lunatic evangelical unfortunately. It will be whomever can scream about denying homosexuals equeal rights the loudest.

Jack,

Because the Republican base missed out on the lesson of the Bush presidency, they will coronate Mike Huckabee as Prophet, Priest and President.

Fortunately for the rest of us, we’ll have a secular alternative to maintain the dignity and future of the Republic.

Who cares.

Dave in sacramento

Ron Paul, if you really want change!

There is only one candidate who DESERVES the nomination, and one candidate who can steer our once great nation back towards the right direction - that candidate is Congressman (Dr.) Ron Paul.

Dear Jack,
The statement you made about Hillary Clinton needing to know and show that she cares about the country like Obama did is outrageous. Senator Clinton has through the years done a lot on behalf of this country. She has worked extremely hard on our behalf throughout her career. I know Obama talks the talk but only Senator Clinton has walked it. The evidence is available for anyone to see. Obama’s record could not begin to compare to hers. It’s no wonder that the press said little about Obama saying in the NH debate “Hillary you’re nice enough” and then he followed it up with Gov. Richardson “Are your feelings hurt.” trying to mock Hillary. The Edwards, Obama tag team was also sorry to see that they would aim a such a derogatory attack at a sitting Senator and former first lady. Luckily she’s strong enough to handle it.
You seemed to talk with amazement that Bill Clinton would talk about his spouse who is running for president but have no problem with the total disrespect her opponents show her. I remember what happened the last time we elected a president with little experience but sounded nice. Apparently we want to follow with another one. This is another election in America where the facts don’t count and we just go for the feel good. It’s an important position that needs experience. At least Senator Clinton knows the need to show up for important votes. Obama can only apologize for not being there.

Julie
Silver Spring, MD

John McCain embodies everything the conservative party stands for, this is my first election and he definately has my vote.

George R

Jack,

There is something to be said for a candidate that competes, if not with money then in body and volunteer organization, in every nation of the country –one who fights the good and fair fight on all fronts, against all other candidates.

I am repelled a bit, by the candidates who started the race with high national name recognition and then play a strategy of picking out states where the number of votes are greater to focus on.

In that regard, Romney and Huckabee deserve some due respect by voters everywhere. Huckabee’s overt use of faith and religion has no legs in the general election, while Romney, a man of faith and the most competant leader, will play well (when given a chance to be in front of the camara more) in the national, general race.

I say Romney, but not sure enough of my countrymen agree!

Rudy Guiliani will ultimately prevail as the GOP nominee. There will be no clear frontrunner heading into Florida After Rudy wins in Florida he will have all the momentum going into tsunami tuesday, and he emerge from that as the clear GOP nominee.

I was still undecided up until last night.
I do enjoy listening to Huckabee, and agree with about 50% of what he says, but after seeing Ron Paul on Leno last night, I was smitten.
After spending the day researching him, and watching interviews, I’m totally convinced.
This man is a class act and adorable to boot, he’s got my vote.
An honest, down to earth politician, I wouldn’t have ever believed it until I saw Ron Paul.

If your Exit Polls are anything to look at, Republican voters are looking more at personal traits than issues. If we look at the candidates, Giuliani isn’t dedicated, Romney can’t stay put, and Huckabee is well… Huckabee. I’m hoping for a McCain or Paul victory here, but given the media’s lack of coverage on Paul, I’m putting my money on McCain.

Ron Paul will win the GOP Primaries when all is said and done.

The momentum of this campaign is huge, and things are just beginning to get interesting.

I believe that Rudy Giuliani will take the Republication nomination, once the bigger states start their primaries. However, I do believe that if we were to vote tomorrow, Barack Obama would win the presidency. I thought I’d never live to say this as a registered Republican, but I am seriously considering voting Democrat in the presidential elections, because I am not too enthralled with the GOP candidates.

As a young female black southern democrat ,I feel as though the republicans and the media are trying to set the Democratic party up. If Barak Obama wins the democratic nomination and in Nov its down to Barak a Black man and the white republican candidate, I just don’t see white voters voting for Obama. Right now a vote for Obama is a vote against the Clintons. Bill you are right it is a fairy tale. So wake up Democrats before we are in a worst nightmare than we are already experiencing.

If the economy is your major issue then Ron Paul is your major candidate.

Ron Paul will ultimately get the nomination. His voting record in congress is too consistent. He’s got a solution for every problem he points out in our government, unlike the other republican candidates. If previous surveys of America’s dissatisfaction with the war in Iraq are any indicator, then Ron Paul is the only choice on the republican side!

Thanks,
Brandon in Mississippi

Who cares as long as every republican says they will continue with the war in Iraq, they will lose a devastating blow from newly elected President Obama.

Jack, Speaking as a Reagan Republican, I hope that John McCain will win. I think he has much of the same plans and changes that Reagan had 1980. I think that cutting taxes and the economy are smart and the I think Republicans will think that too. Also, since McCain has been so bipartisan, that will give him the extra boost of Democrats and Independents.

Anybody but huckabee….we certainly don’t need another preacher in the white house. I am Democrat but will be voting for John McCain if obama gets the Democratic nomination. boy what an election if they had obama and huckabee. guess I would have to forget voting or do a write in as I wouldn’t vote for either of them for snake catcher.

Jack, it really is impossible to make a solid prediction at this point, but I would like to say that we shouldn’t count out Ron Paul. Here’s the thing about Dr. Paul, his supporters are easily the most dedicated out of the bunch, and this will show when it comes to delegates. Given the passion of Paul supporters, they are more likely to overwhelm state conventions, and eventually the Republican National Convention. Keep an eye out for Ron Paul, he may surprise people today and later in September at the RNC.

Mike HUCKABEE is the obvious choice to unite the GOP grassroots base nationwide, as well as inspiring new young voters and independents. There is no need to compare him to Reagan, because they are two different men, but HUCKABEE has the potential to inspire both social AND fiscal conservatives, and he has the wit and the charm to bring new energy into the Republican Party.

The spirit of 1776. Dismantle the IRS, eliminate federal income taxes, and bring in the fair tax. HUCKABEE is a man of faith and integrity, but he doesn’t force his beliefs on others. He will make a great, coalition-building president!

i think it will be mike huckabee. i am a diehard obama supporter and an independent, but i’d vote for huckabee in the worst case scenario (obama didn’t make it through the primary).

It’s been said before, both in response to this question and in response to every prior question: Ron Paul is the only hope for the GOP. That isn’t to say he actually WILL win, because comments like this one go largely ignored by the media at almost every turn. Romney seems frighteningly fascist; Huckabee isn’t as scary as what him winning says about our country; Guiliani is a tool. If Ron Paul doesn’t win this time, I just hope our nation survives long enough for his followers to run for office and right the sinking ship.

Mitt Romney

Any republican ticket is better than Obama. Plus they can beat him. Period.

Mitt Romney will most likely win the republican nomination. He gives the American people what they want. He is willing to improve to meet the needs of the people he serves. He tends to listen and adapt, where some say the Bush administration has not.

I think Mitt Romney is an idiot, John McCain out of touch with reality because of his views on the Iraq war, Huckabee’s health care ideas are ludicrous. Now that said, “God help us if any of them are elected as President.” The Democrats have got to be in the White House come 2009.

Bill Clinton’s comments are dead-on as they have always been,.

Anyone watching the NH Democratic Debate the other night heard John Edwards repeating superficial rhetoric without any demonstration of his Status-Quo charges against Hillary Clinton. Hillary Clinton responding to Every Question Asked with REAL Ideas and responses, and Barack Obama taking the best of what both were saying. Bill Richardson kept up with Hillary both being the only two credible Democratic Nominees.

So similar to copying a test he even went as far as copy the name of the person he was copying from when he responded to the very last question using Hillary’s words almost verbatim.

Yet the media slanted their reporting of the debate with obvious bias towards Obama.

The Clinton campaign is dead-on and getting the message across – stop distorting the truth.

Brian B McNally
Brian.b.mcnally@gmail.com
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Tallahassee, Florida

Ron Paul is the only candidate the Republicans can nominate that would have a chance at beating Obama. Anyone running on a pro war platform will NOT win this election. Ron Paul knows it, has said it and has warned the republicans that they cannot win the white house with their current platform.
The real question is, will the republicans accept this fact, or just hand it over to the democrats on a silver platter, i.e, nominate 100 years in Iraq McCain.

I think Ron Paul really does have a good shot at this thing, especially if he does well tonight. He has the money to go the distance, and I don’t think it’s going to take the GOP long to realize that they can’t beat Obama without him. A good result will also start to bring those on the fence out when they see that he really has a chance.

Ron Paul will win the nomination because he is the only one with a solution to fixing the economy, and the only candidate speaking any sort of truth, which I think Americans are ready for.

Why is the media asking this question? There ultimately the ones who get to decide the presidential candidate.

If the country is anything like this Blog, it seems Ron Paul will take the whole shootin’ match in November. Personally I think that would be perfect. I hope all who mentioned Ron Paul on here get 10 friends together and go vote for him in your respective primaries.

Anyone who has been paying attention should be OUTRAGED. If you have been paying attention, you will be voting for the ONLY honest candidate currently running for President. Ron Paul.

Ron Paul of course - no other republican is worthy of a single vote.

Unless you prefer:

a. an election buying flip flopper
b. tax hike mike
c. find the gold - throw the remains of firemen in the dump
d. bad actor bad politician

Without a doubt Ron Paul, it’s absurd to think that anyone else on the GOP side even stands a chance, I don’t care what the polls say. He’s got my vote, and i’m sure if our Four Fathers were still alive, he’d have their votes as well.

Many of the Democrats are posting that the Republican has no chance and the Republican nominee will take a beating.

Funny thing is that in 2004 they were saying the same thing and look how that turned out. Barack Obama is all the rage right now, but consider this, Barack has to win at least some of the Southern states or swing states like Florida or Ohio to win the presidency. The situation in Iraq is dramatically improving and the war is no longer one of the top issues in the minds of many voters.

Four Points:
1. National security is the #1 issue in America. Obama has virtually no foreign policy experience.
2. Immigration is the #2 issue in America. Obama favors driver’s licenses for illegals which is opposed by about 75% of the country.
3. Gun Rights is an exceedingly important issue in the South and swing states like Ohio and Florida. in 1996 he called for a ban on all handgun possession and sales in Illinois. Gun owners of America gave Obama a “F” rating.
4. Obama is Pro-Choice. This will help in some areas but will hurt him greatly in the South and some of the key battleground states.

The democratic nominee will undoubtedly be the frontrunner, but Obama is far from unbeatable.

Huckabee will likely win the Republican nomination. His greatest challenge will be Mit Romney’s money.

I believe Ron Paul will win the GOP nomination. He has been gaining ground against great odds. If you saw his interview on Jay Leno you would see he is all about change. His two main issues are the economy and the Iraq war.