Who is your second favorite canidate?

[Jason T]

Who is your second favorite canidate?

This isn't a pessimistic post or anything regarding Ron Paul's chances of winning, I'm just trying to further define Ron Paul supporters.


For me...
Party: Independent
2nd Candidate: Gravel

[thuja]

kuchinich

[dsentell]

NONE!

After Ron Paul, the others are x#$%!

[inibo]

They all sound good when they steal Ron Paul's lines.

[fsk]

If you can't have Ron Paul, I want the *LEAST* qualified candidate to be elected. This way, the government will collapse as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, compared to Ron Paul, all the rest are completely and utterly unqualified!

[Jason T]

I think I brought up a sensitive issue, my bad!

[Esor]

I think I brought up a sensitive issue, my bad!

It's a legit question. I also would have to say that I don't have a favorite other candidate right now. If I did not have Ron Paul to choose, I would probably back one of the Libertarian candidates. Although, I don't know which one because I haven't been paying much attention to any of them this election.

[Corydoras]

I'm just trying to further define Ron Paul supporters.

And which publication do YOU write for?
:)

[Jason T]

And which publication do YOU write for?
:)

Jason T's curiosity.

[user]

Of the Republicrats, Gravel

Otherwise probably the Libertarian

[jpa]

Of the candidates currently running? Biden... mayyybe Tancredo

I'd probably vote Bloomberg if he ran against Clinton / Rudy (those 2 are the same as far as I am concerned)

I was really hoping Wagner or Sanford would have run if Ron Paul didn't.

[angrydragon]

None

[Corydoras]

Don't kill me. I'd probably vote for Dodd. Regardless of his many other awful positions, he's the only one who cares about habeas corpus with a passion akin to RP's.

[cindy25]

there really is no second choice, and its so sad that there are no other Republican members of congress from our libertarian wing. even picking a VP is going to be hard.

[Jason T]

I give Dodd ups for trying hard to dismantle crazy Iraq contracts, as seen in the 2006 documentary "Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers." Not that he was able to break Haliburton or anything, though.

[Jason T]

there really is no second choice, and its so sad that there are no other Republican members of congress from our libertarian wing. even picking a VP is going to be hard.

A VP can be anyone. Chuck Hagel maybe?

[hard@work]

They are not getting our votes no matter how hard they try to pull them away. This means you Huckabee.

[noztnac]

Gravel

[Corydoras]

I give Dodd ups for trying hard to dismantle crazy Iraq contracts, as seen in the 2006 documentary "Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers." Not that he was able to break Haliburton or anything, though.

Of course the crazy thing about the times we live in is that I'd most of all rather vote for Buchanan.
:D

[Exponent]

Probably Gravel or Kucinich. If I were a single-issue voter, I'd be tempted to make that single issue an honest, upfront, and trustworthy character, and out of the current candidates of which I am aware, these two seem to compare well to Paul in this regard. I'm of the opinion that good policy means little as long as politicians are untrustworthy and corrupt. First, let's treat that disease, then let's see what symptoms are cured automatically, and then we can worry about what diseases are still left, and attempt to treat those with good policies. I suspect numerous problems we face today would simply vanish if our politicians were people of strong character.

[Hope]

Of the Dems, I like Gravel.

Of the Republicans, I'd probably have to vote for Tancredo. We disagree on a lot but agree on more than the other candidates...and plus, Ron says he's a good friend and Ron's opinion carries a lot of weight with me.

[LBennett76]

Based off of the debates tonight, I would say Huckabee or Thompson... Now wait! It wouldn't be because of their beliefs. It is so the American public could have someone entertain them as vice-president while Ron Paul was busy get stuff done. People could smile and laugh at their little jokes, bringing some lighthearted friendly goofiness to the government. No major vice-presidential powers here. Just let Dr. Paul be able to get things done without having to do all the cutesy friendly publicity shots. Let his vice do that. And these guys could do that without actually being able to have serious power to make decisions.
Just a thought.

[jn0117]

obama, but only if he doesnt run with hillary...just because he can lead the US in a new direction

[paulpwns]

if i was forced to choose
dennis k on the dems

and Thompson for the repub

[MsDoodahs]

I'm anarchist, so I will be registering so I can vote for Ron in the primary and then if he is not the nominee, I'll write in his name in the general, that's the only "election" I'm voting in.

[Kingfisher]

It would be hard to pick a second choice because most of them lie. What you hear isnt what you are going to get. That being said I might pick Tancredo if he would wake up to real reasons for the Iraq fiasco.

[pcosmar]

Ron Paul,and if I have to write him in I will.
The only second would be Kent McManigal. http://kentforliberty.com/
None of the other established candidates is acceptable.

[Wendi]

I thought Romney might possibly be an okay second choice. At least it would be better than voting for Hillary...

But then he said some things in one of the earlier debates that put him on about the same page as her in my book. And his performance last night... well that was just shameful.

I've really come to believe that there is no second choice, because there is no second chance for this nation. We've already used our second chance and then some, and we're quickly running out of chances. This is it. This is do or die for this nation. We either fix it, or we lose it. Period.

[crhoades]

Whoever is running for the Constitution Party or the Libertarian Party

On the dem side, Bill Richardson is the lesser of evils.

[pcosmar]

Whoever is running for the Constitution Party or the Libertarian Party

On the dem side, Bill Richardson is the lesser of evils.

Lesser? Greater?
EVIL is EVIL

[SovereignMN]

The only other Repub candidate I'd consider supporting is Tancredo...and that is a BIG maybe.

If Paul were not on the ballot in November 2008 I plan on voting for the Constitution Party candidate. Probably Chuck Baldwin or Bob Smith from what I hear.

[dsentell]

Lesser? Greater?
EVIL is EVIL

SO TRUE!

I get sooooo tired of hearing that lesser of evil crap. Problem is that Americans are accustomed to thinking that way because that is all we have had in the past several elections.

This time, for a change, we actually have a choice! We can vote for a great candidate instead of the lesser of evils.

[ConstitutionGal]

Tanredo. As least he's genuine and isn't a CFR member. Also, I know from personal experience that you can talk to Tancredo about FACTS and will then take them into consideration and change his stance, if necessary. I don't agree with him on everything but he has always been very complimentary of Dr. Paul in conversation and when I told him last year that he and Dr. Paul would be my dream candidates for Pres and v-Pres., he said he was honored to be put in the same category with Dr. Paul! Also, Dr. Paul has been complimentary toward Tom as well.

[forsmant]

Kucinich may be an honest man but he still honestly just another socialist. I would no vote for him. In fact if Ron Paul does not win i will not vote in the election along with 100million other americans.

[Kingfisher]

Tancredo......maybe

[AgentPaul001]

Tancredo as well.....you can tell that (at least I think) his heart is in the right place and that with some convincing he could reverse his foreign policy choices. Plus he's fairly Ron Paul friendly.

[user]

Wow, I didn't know so many of you would vote for Tancredo...I guess it just goes to show how diverse our movement is!

[Lexx78]

None, I can only identify myself with the view of RP :)

[RPFTW!]

Tancredo's a cool guy, he's my congressman

[allyinoh]

They are not getting our votes no matter how hard they try to pull them away. This means you Huckabee.

Agreed!


I think that everyone who has said they will support Ron Paul should write him in if he doesn't get the nomination...

[FreeTraveler]

First choice: Paul & Palin
Second choice : Smith & Wesson
:D

[Meatwasp]

I'm anarchist, so I will be registering so I can vote for Ron in the primary and then if he is not the nominee, I'll write in his name in the general, that's the only "election" I'm voting in.

Ditto

[son of liberty]

Obama, but I would not enjoy doing it. I've got some respect for Dennis K and Dodd. I like Huckabee's personality, but not much else. I've got a lot of respect for Mccain as a man and as a senator, but he should stay put in the senate.

[allyinoh]

Think what would happen if every person who supported RP wrote him in... hmmm.. =)

[enjerth]

A VP can be anyone. Chuck Hagel maybe?

Please, NOOOO!!!!

Hagel is worse than McCain when it comes to immigration, and both have really pissed me off. Especially Hagel, because he's my own senator.

[navi]

Definitely none of the Democratic candidates. I can't get pass the war issue so I have a hard time liking any of the Republican candidates. I'd probably go for the libertarian candidate.

[Fyretrohl]

For me...None of the above...

[enjerth]

My second favorite? That would imply favoritism on someone else. My reaction to other candidates is varying degrees allergic reaction.

I'd say that I have the least allergic reaction with Tancredo or Thompson (in different ways). Huckabee sounded alright for a while, but then I realized what an incredibly big spender he would be.

I would probably vote Hillary. I believe in the concept of introducing a mild poison to induce vomiting. No more voting for the lesser of two evils. I've been a republican all my life, but the moment someone comes along who actually impresses me, the republican party treats them like a joke. So I'd rather shovel poison in their mouths than give them my support. And I won't just ignore them.

That said, I'm writing in Paul's name if it's not on the ballot.

[Mesogen]

Let's put it this way. I would not be voting in this election if Paul weren't running.

[Fox McCloud]

this one is a tough one for me; it's tempting to just say "I'll write Ron Paul's name it"....but, at the same time, I'd know it's a lost cause.

I really like Tancredo, except for his stance on foreign policy...though he doesn't seem to be out for blood like the others are (it's a case of misinformation, IMHO).

I'll be voting for Paul in the primaries no matter what....but if he doesn't win the nomination, and Tancredo does...it'd be a bit tough for me to just write in Paul's name and vote that way.

If anyone else was to get the nomination besides that though, then I'd definitely write in Paul's name.

I really doubt Tancredo will get the nomination though; he's not a CFR member, he's ultra-strict on border control (and thus anti-NAU), and he supports other things that the globalist elite don't like (except for his stance on the war).

Let's hope I don't have to make the choice between writing in Paul's name and voting Tancredo.

[Jodi]

It depends on whos running on the other tickets, but most likely I would write in Ron Paul.

[CCTelander]

None of the above. Personally, I think a "None of the Above" administration would rock! Especially if we could also get "None of the Above" elected to all seats in congress. :D

[PatriotG]

If Ron Paul doesn't get the nomination:(....IM going to be too worried to vote.

I mean that sincerely

PatriotG

[Phoenix Revolution]

NONE!

After Ron Paul, the others are x#$%!

I totally agree with you 100%

[Phoenix Revolution]

I will write Ron Paul in

[Flash]

May be a Libertarian candidate

[Malakai0]

kuchinich




Him and Gravel are the only other anti-establishment candidates in the main parties. Period. End of story.

If Ron doesn't win we are going to get the democrat.

[BrettCates]

If Ron Paul doesn't win the presidency, we should revolt. This election is not a joke. We can blog all day and that's a good thing. But it's not enough, we need to go to the streets at the crack of dawn in our cities with signs. Seriously get up and take a walk to a busy intersection, it's good for you, plus you can really give your morning commuters something to think about. Get up tomorrow early and watch a sunrise.
Brett

[Blowback]

Gravel... just because he is awesome to watch in the debates

[Ron Paul Fan]

My 2nd favorite candidate is Ron Paul, trailing only my favorite candidate, Ron Paul. If I had to choose between the other candidates, I would choose Ron Paul.

[GunnyFreedom]

√ None of the above

Regarding a Vice President - I would LOVE to see a Ron Paul & Andrew Napolitano ticket!!!

[mbauer]

Fred Thompson

[shadowhooch]

I've voted Republican all my life. But now that Ron Paul has shown me the way, I can't hardly stomach to vote Republican anymore.

My second choice, unfortunately, would not be based on policy (because none compares with Ron Paul). So I would vote based on my perceived honesty of the candidate.

Guiliani? No
Romney? Not a chance
McCain? Too warmongery
Hillary? No way

I would consider Obama, Kucinich, or Huckabee......pending further investigation.

But most likely, I'd refrain from voting for anyone else. It's tough to go back to crap once you've found the "real thing".

[DragonTattooz]

I honestly don't have a "second favorite" choice. If Dr. Paul doesn't get elected, nothing will change, so it doesn't matter who the other candidate should happen to be. As long as it's not Hillary- I seriously believe she is the worst candidate in terms of government moving even further from the Constitution.

[Wendi]

First choice: Paul & Palin
Second choice : Smith & Wesson
:D
Careful, they're watching ;)

[priest_of_syrinx]

Republicans: Tom Tancredo
Democrats: Mike Gravel

[Richie]

My second choice would be holding my nose and voting for whoever the Libertarians nominate. I say it like that because none of the Libertarian candidates look desirable this year. I hope somebody good jumps into the race, though that's unlikely at this point. :(