Trump for President

I have been trying to pay close attention to the next presidential election. I think it's our patriotic duty to vote and understand the politics of the country in which they live. If you don't pay attention to what's going on, you shouldn't vote. But it's your right and obligation to vote, so you should pay attention.

I vote Conservative--why? I think the conservative movement embodies my belief in hard work, self-reliance, family values, responsibility, and, most importantly, pro-life defense. I don't believe in forced hand-outs and excuses. The party that most closely represents my views is the Republican party, although I think there is room for improvement. I am so overtly pro-life that it is my number one voting criteria.

My first pick for the GOP nomination in 2012 is Donald Trump. At this point, he is the strongest candidate. Some people have labeled him as the "joke candidate." The joke is backing a republican that cannot connect with the American people. For instance, Mitt Romney seems like a nice guy and I think he's got some great points, but I don't think he would be able to unite a country. I don't think he is relatable to many different groups. And I really don't think he would win the election against President Obama. I am a big fan of Sarah Palin. I have read her book and have every confidence that she could lead this country except for the fact that I think she burned too many bridges with our democrat brothers and sisters. I definately don't think the majority of the country would back her as president.

Here's why I like Donald Trump. He obviously knows a lot about money--how to manage it and how to make it. He employs people and knows how to run a business, which I think will be the key to economic development. He is unapologetically honest. He tells people what he thinks and how its gonna be. He has friends on "both sides of the aisle." He may not have a political background, but neither did Reagan (and you could make an argument against Obama, too). He is pro-gun and pro-business. And of course, pro-life. He wouldn't even have my vote if he wasn't. I didn't think I liked Trump until I got hooked on watching "The Apprentice." After seeing him on that show, I started paying more attention to him in the media and have grown to respect him in many ways. He's obviously not the poster child for successful marriages, but he stays involved in his childrens' lives. There is potential there and I could see him successfully running against Obama, not kissing his butt and wimping out like McCain did.

Right now, Trump is the strongest candidate. Maybe my mind will change before the election, but until someone can step up and impress me, I will stick with someone that at least lays it all out on the table. I enjoy politics and try to keep up, although with 2 small children, I could miss something. I'll update you over the next year and a half on any changes from me. Obama, you're fired!

I hope this post doesn't bite me in the "you know what" later!