Well.. I guess I’ll be the one to broach the subject.
I am the person these guys wanted to get. I am a registered republican who is dissatisfied with much of what the current presidential administration has done.. and it is now possible for either candidate to get my vote.
Going into the Debate last night, here’s what I was thinking..
BUSH:
Pros: I think he believes what he’s saying, that he’s a relatively honest guy, that he believes in his heart that he’s doing the right thing and that with him it is a lot more “what you see is what you get”
Cons: I think he’s not as smart as Kerry, that he relies on his advisors(who suck) too much, and that even if he was the best president in the world, he is personally disliked by people who I want to be reallied with us (Gemany, France)
Well.. I guess I’ll be the one to broach the subject.
I am the person these guys wanted to get. I am a registered republican who is dissatisfied with much of what the current presidential administration has done.. and it is now possible for either candidate to get my vote.
Going into the Debate last night, here’s what I was thinking.. BUSH: Pros: I think he believes what he’s saying, that he’s a relatively honest guy, that he believes in his heart that he’s doing the right thing and that with him it is a lot more “what you see is what you get” Cons: I think he’s not as smart as Kerry, that he relies on his advisors(who suck) too much, and that even if he was the best president in the world, he is personally disliked by people who I want to be reallied with us (Gemany, France)
KERRY: Pros: He can help restore alliances, he seems smarter, he says he wants to be relatively conservative regarding the war, and he’s not afraid to say he wants to Kill the terrorists. Cons: I don’t know what to expect from him. He flip flops, he doesn’t seem genuine at all, he has alredy said things that could alienate Allies we have, and he has not given a really good, solid, laid out plan (the way both Bush and Gore did 4 years ago).
After the debate, I came away feeling much the same as when I went in. Bush got flustered, but seemed genuinely passionate about what he was saying, but he wasn’t quick on his feet and he wasn’t able to deftly command the situation.. and that makes me worry.
Kerry was too aggressive, seemed unfriendly, mentioned his combat experience way too much, and spent all his time attacking Bush when given the opportunity to lay out a plan.
So, I don’t know who I’m going to vote for.. right now.. personal poll.. Bush 55%, Kerry 45%. Today, I’d vote Bush.. but I’m very persuadeable.