Quinnipiac poll

Are you asking the questions now? You never answer questions, but you seem to think that you are moderating this thread and deem yourself worthy of directing but not answering questions.

Allow me to answer that question, even though I can't speak for the person you are currently questioning.

Yes, ANY of the Republicans would be a better replacement for Obama. Yes, it is true that not one of the eligible candidates would be as bad or hose the country up as bad as Obama. Not one of them would be as divisive, including Trump.

I can not speak for the other poster as for the best candidate for president, but in my opinion, I could support any of the current contenders, on the Republican side.....the right side . It's way too early to decide on a choice.

Who do I favor at this point?

Huckabee - my favorite but not a chance
Kasich - need to hear more
Fiorina - not being given enough media coverage
Walker - need to hear more, but pretty solid
Carson - very intelligent but America is gun shy after first black president failure.

Not in that order, but those are my personal favorites right now and that can change as we get closer to the primaries.

Starting to rule out of my choice:

Bush - too moderate/liberal
Cruz - too out spoken and can't get along with his own party members
Rubio - jury is still out, but he's a bit green
Santorum - admire his faith but he's got a job to do, not preach.
Paul - too libertarian
Pataki - has been
Christie - Not electable
Jindal - good speaker, not electable
Graham - don't trust him
Gilmore - has been

Trump - a category of his own. I think he will drop out but is getting the party hyped up and motivated.

None of this matters to the left, and they will either support Clinton because she is a woman, first woman possible and they don't care if she is good for the country. Or, they will lay out during this election and not vote.

Independents will probably lean toward the right in this election. I doubt they will support Clinton.