POLITICAL JUNKIES

I'd vote for you!

Let's hope that's not prophetic 😬 .

Ruth, that sign is hilarious! Thanks for the laugh this morning!

John Kasich has a record of accomplishment and problem solving, in a bipartisan way and he has done so with dignity and is highly respected. He is trusted, leads the polls in that regard and the only republican candidate that outpolls Hillary. Benghazi was not just a vast right wing conspiracy, sorry, those who disagree, There are far too many unanswered questions and way too much spin and too much blaming --do "not recruit for ISIS'' by this or that comment. Hillary is for now hanging on Obamas coattails--he may have to pardon her. I am 80 years old, and have seen and heard a lot of spin in my lifetime--nothing comes close to this stuff. I am not a fan of Trump or Cruz. or Hillary and certainly not Bernie because I am not a big government advocate. Consider the IRS and that mess. Consider that Hillary changes her position depending on who will get her the most votes and yes this is nothing new in politics but also consider that she is involved in controversy throughout her public and private life.. I am personally dismayed when she gets support because "its time for a woman president" this from men and women both according to exit polls and elsewhere. Aren't so many of us fed up withbeing hamstrung by political correctness. and equally sickened by the total lack of it? We all know folks who are racist, sexist, etc. bigots and corrupt as individuals or hypocrites but most people I know are none of these, but neither do they want crooks to represent them or scam them or crooks to terrify them, whatever their race, religion or circumstances may be. Most are willing to give a helping hand and are not in favor of enabling people to keep their hands out forever and freeload--except for those utterly incapable of managing their own lives. all that being said, I am a conservative liberal independent WASP, with some biracial grandkids , and some who are part Jewish, and some who have some American Indian heritage and some who are fundamental Christians and some who are not. I am a nurse who is in favor of some major change in healthcare coverage but not Obamacare which needs major overhaul and hopefully not throw out the good stuff. It is evident that no, you can't keep your doctor. It is wonderful that pre-existing conditions are no longer an issue. I know people who have managed to get coverage but they cant afford to use it--not even for their kids. Maybe Ben Carson can sort it out, given the chance--maybe no one can. Personally I hope Trump outsmarts himself and that the electorate takes a larger viewpoint and considers the plethora of issues facing the country and the world, and follows their heart but takes their brain along. Okay, you know somewhat of where I stand. The issues are controversial, and there is no quick-fix but government spending is out of control, there are too many freeloaders, too many illegal people here and too much greed all around and way too much instant gratification expected, One benefit of the discussions here and elsewhere--the debates, the media (which is sometimes more that one can handle) it that the problems are being identified and it seems to be causing a lot of folks to do some serious thinking on a deeper level. lets hope so and may the best person for the job of president win and save us all!!! Now, I hopeto get the attention of my 7 college age grandchildren anddo some subtle campaigning. There are some dyed in the wool liberals among them and even a Trump supporter. Bye.

My impression of Kasich is that he seems reasonable on the outside but there are a lot of red flags and issues that are not getting much coverage. I'm wary of him. No, he's not as awful as Trump or Cruz but that's a pretty low bar and I would not vote for him, either.

Wow! You had to pay dues despite not being a member?..That is insane. I also don't agree with not paying dues and expecting union representation when the stuff hits the fan, that is a crock. There are dubious unions and union activities, but there (IMO) more debatable actions with churches and charities - that concerns me way more.

I dare not complain about union enforced health care coverage although I realise it is absurdly expensive: I paid a total of $300 out of pocket last year when I went through this ordeal. My current worry is the 'cadillac policy tax' which will be under the code next year.

One last word from me on the unions--this was not public sector, this was private sector. No benefit in any way in our case. I am not anti-union, I am anti greed, and pro fair play---wishful thinking maybe?

Hi All, Glad to join the "junkies"!

Dr. Carson was my first choice, now a Ted Cruz supporter, can't vote for a socialist, #neverHilary. I will support Trump if he is the nominee.

Yes I am afraid of Hilary : Benghazi, emails, Whitewater, Rose Law Firm and her supposed advocacy of female assault victims (Except if you are one of Bill's victims). I don't trust her. Look up Juanita Broaddrick, Sally Miller. I've heard enough.

http://time.com/4177436/hillary-clinton-juanita-broaddrick/

Not sure why people have trust issues with Hillary, I like her.

I am not an enormous Hilary fan. I love Bernie's vision of a social democracy, but don't think it's realistic. Trump is just a dangerous man with no real notion of how to run a government (no, it is not like running a corporation). Being a loudmouthed, bombastic bully who wants to drag our country into isolation from the world community is not in best interests. He is vulgar, crude and misogynistic. Leadership is not being the one who can shout the loudest and put down others. So, Hilary it is.

A very proud liberal , not a conservative Christian

mrsdivine, I feel like heave ho-ing as well. To think we have to November.

Had a long chat with the head custodian at a local school today (Brooklyn, NY). He wanted to know who I was supporting in the upcoming primary and surprised me by saying that he was very drawn to statements of both Sanders and Trump--and for similar reasons. He felt that if all was right with the world, there would be some sort of revolution to right injustice and make things more fair, and Sanders and Trump both speak the rhetoric of change. He did, of course, mention that Trump has also said some appalling things.

That said, he's supporting Clinton all the way. He feels strongly that it's inevitable that we'll see more terrorist attacks here, and Clinton is the only candidate qualified to respond with common sense and experience, the only one who will know when and when not to go to war (We both have vivid memories of 9/11/01.). He felt Sanders couldn't negotiate with other countries or with Congress.

So, for what it's worth--a position that had clearly been thought out and one that I found very interesting.

PatRn, I don't think her emails, Bengazi whatever is any proof of being a liar. I am not overlooking short comings at all. My opinion is she is an excellent candidate. You have an opinion that you think is based in fact I disagree.

kayb 👍

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