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Curtis Stinespring's avatar

I like your writing style. It's clear you do not like Trump and do not care much for Biden or DeSantis. Who do you like as a presidential candidate? That seems to be the question that never gets answered in The Racket News. I see a lot of Trump hate and a lot of nit-picking about DeSantis and a lot of deliberately avoiding serious criticism of the President. How about some positive coverage of those you do like - whoever they might be.

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Steve Berman's avatar

I have *never* liked Trump though at times I feel he was treated unfairly while in office. Who do I like? It would be a good post for me. I think Biden is 100% a hack, but he's not the worst choice. DeSantis is an unknown: eminently qualified, but unlikeable, which in itself is not disqualifying. I could get behind DeSantis if it means taking out Trump, though I am not sure of DeSantis' motivations. I like Nikki Haley, but I don't think she's found her sweet spot or hit her stride yet. Mike Pence is hopelessly compromised. I like Mike and agree with many of his positions, but he's seen as a religious extremist and Trumpists, neither of which is true but he can't shake them due to his actions. I like Gov. Brian Kemp but I doubt he's anywhere within 10 years of a presidential run, if ever. I like Gov. Chris Sununu and hope he runs: he's the polar opposite of DeSantis--a libertarian iconoclast who smashes libertarian icons, and a likable fellow. I am not a fan of anyone who claims "Tea Party" creds because the TP has no creds left. That's about it for now. Thanks for the question!

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Curtis Stinespring's avatar

Thanks. I could vote for any of those you mention favorably. I like DeSantis because I favor take-charge guys. Maybe I have a tendency toward authoritarianism. Anyhow, I mainly want a President I can agree with most of the time. Nominating a winner for the national election will be an iffy proposition.

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