US Presidential Election 2016 official thread

That's the problem, 90% of the republican nominations are a joke. The republican party as a whole has probably one of the worst images in global politics. When you have idiots like donald trump trying to get his nomination in, that just tarnishes the republican party even more.

The only 2 worthy candidates in the republican party right now are Jeb Bush and Rand Paul. Jeb doesn't bring anything new to the table, it'll just be another version of George W Bush give or take. Hillary is the same in a way, she is a Part III of Obama. She brings nothing new to the White House.

Rand is totally different from the others, you could class him as Libertarian if you want. He's not as mad as the other republicans and he won't open the US Mexico border like some democrats.

Don't make sweeping statements. Remember there's Scott Walker too!

Let's be honest, Rand is the best debater, he has the most structured and logical arguments. Only he can defeat Hilary, because Rand is not your standard republican.

Ron Paul couldn't debate, that was his problem. Rand can, so that is why he will take America by storm.

Rand is hated by the Republican establishment. They'll do all they can to torpedo his candicacy early.

Rand Paul is by far the closest competitor to Hillary Clinton. This is when half of america doesn't even know who he is. Once Hillary and Rand get more media coverage and start debating, you will see Rand overtake Hillary.

They said the same about Ron Paul too. Back in 2012 he was constantly going to win, then there was going to be some last minute shift among primary delegates. Then when that failed the election was rigged. The best Rand can hope for is that his ideas gain currency at this election. But he won't win.

Rand is 10 times a better debater and public speaker than Ron ever was. Ron Paul had great ideas but he couldn't get them across as well. Now Rand has great ideas, but he can get them across.

The thing is, if he secures the Republican nomination, he has basically won the White House. In a 1 to 1 debate with Hillary, Rand would tear her apart.

Your putting too much stock in the debates, there is far more to the elections than that. Rand would also struggle to make inroads into the Democratic base, or even parts of the Republican base.

Has anyone seen Rick Perry's comments on the Charleston shooting?

"A drug-induced accident"...

It boggles the mind how far republicans will go to take the focus away from either race or gun control laws. No doubt these comments will do nothing to harm his election campaign though as I can't imagine too many Republican African Americans were going to vote for him anyway.

It's not unusual for him to make radical comments. He compared homosexuality to alcoholism not so long ago.

What do you guys think on the narcissist Trump running?

I still think it will be Bush vs Clinton (i'd vote Bush) but i'm still no closer to knowing which candidate i truly want.

I don't want either of the Paul's (don't trust them on defense and foreign policy) but Bush is not my pick either.

It's not unusual for him to make radical comments. He compared homosexuality to alcoholism not so long ago.

What do you guys think on the narcissist Trump running?

Your opinions,

I believe that Rand Paul will defeat Hilary Clinton and take the White House. Hilary in my opinion is too shady, with all the Lewinsky affair and the leaked email. With Hilary I don't feel she actually cares, rather she and Bill want to cling onto power for as long as they physically can.

So ladies and gentleman, let me introduce the next president of the USA....

http://www.paul.senate.gov/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rand_Paul

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I wonder if he honestly thinks he can win.

He's dumb, but not that dumb. This is another marketing gimmick to get the Trump name out there. All he wants to achieve from this campaign is a few extra T-Shirt sales and hotel bookings.

I meant Rick Perry, should have been clearer.

The fact that Trump is doing something like this to get publicity really shows the cynical view of American democracy some have.

I meant Rick Perry, should have been clearer.

The fact that Trump is doing something like this to get publicity really shows the cynical view of American democracy some have.