My general view, which hasn't changed during this run for the presidency, is those best suited for the job don't want it. These two are not the best this country can produce, but the best don't want the job.
Do I think Kerry will make a good president? Yes. The best? Hardly. Does he match my views and ideologies in every single way? Of course not.
The various primary candidates had different strengths and different weaknesses. I never had a strong preference for any of them, although I was more against some than others. Kerry was on the "good enough" list.
From what I have read of the various independents, they have particular pet projects or interests that have motivated them to want to be president, but I don't think any of them could handle the job overall. Frankly, I find Nader to be about as scary as Bush, so he's definitely out.
Again, if you consider it settling to vote for a candidate that differs on a single issue, the only option would be to elect myself. I definitely couldn't handle the job, and don't want it anyway.
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Date: 2004-11-02 06:27 pm (UTC)Do I think Kerry will make a good president? Yes. The best? Hardly. Does he match my views and ideologies in every single way? Of course not.
The various primary candidates had different strengths and different weaknesses. I never had a strong preference for any of them, although I was more against some than others. Kerry was on the "good enough" list.
From what I have read of the various independents, they have particular pet projects or interests that have motivated them to want to be president, but I don't think any of them could handle the job overall. Frankly, I find Nader to be about as scary as Bush, so he's definitely out.
Again, if you consider it settling to vote for a candidate that differs on a single issue, the only option would be to elect myself. I definitely couldn't handle the job, and don't want it anyway.