Following the New Hampshire election, which remaining presidential candidate would make the best commander-in-chief?

SGT Jeff Decker — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 10:52:13 -0500

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2016 10:58 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 10:58:13 -0500

best???? none of them ....I can live with Cruz, Rubio or Carson. Maybe even Jeb ... if no choice ...

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2016 11:10 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:10:29 -0500

SGT Jeff Decker I don't know that there is a "best candidate". In recent elections many people have not been voting for someone because he or she is the 'best choice' but rather because that person is the least of two evils. People tend to be more motivated to vote because of the threat of something they perceive as bad than because of the opportunity for something good. There hasn't been any polarizing effect from any of the candidates for me, thus far. I will wait for them to finish the primaries and see who is left standing to make my choice.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2016 11:12 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:12:09 -0500

I personally like Bernie Sanders.

Response by Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin made Feb 12 at 2016 11:23 AM

Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:23:53 -0500

For Commander in Cheif alone, I would say Gov Bush would be the best choice. But that is not the only qualifier I'm lookin for. Still Gov Bush has the best access to resources and personnel than all the other candidates and I believe he have the same upbringing as his brother with respect to respecting and honoring military personnel.

Response by PO2 Mark Saffell made Feb 12 at 2016 11:28 AM

PO2 Mark Saffell — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:28:56 -0500

Still think Rubio

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Feb 12 at 2016 11:32 AM

Capt Richard I P. — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:32:01 -0500

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Response by LTC John Shaw made Feb 12 at 2016 11:50 AM

LTC John Shaw — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:50:15 -0500

I will be bias and say my Buckeye homeboy Kasich. He has substantial experience as the house and Governor. He understands the defense budget and where bodies are buried and can call BS on lots of redundant programs. No candidate has Military experiences, so he is equal on all other terms.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Feb 12 at 2016 12:11 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:11:47 -0500

I'm still Hillary First and Sanders Second. The only Republicans that I don't consider completely and utterly vile would be Kasich and Rubio in that order.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2016 12:14 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:14:48 -0500

I say Hillary first and Bush second.

Response by SGT William Howell made Feb 12 at 2016 12:21 PM

SGT William Howell — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:21:48 -0500

SGT Jeff Decker I am voting for the one that sucks the least. Since I am Buckeye and John Kasich has been great for Ohio that is who I going for.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Feb 12 at 2016 12:41 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:41:13 -0500

I'm picking for the Republicans Gov. John Kasich, and the Democrats Inmate Clinton. Upon the title of Inmate becoming final, Biden will come and save the day. So I'm hoping it's between Kasich and Biden

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Feb 12 at 2016 12:50 PM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:50:11 -0500

SGT Jeff Decker your infographic implies that only a democrat or republican would make the best commander in chief. I don't think any of these people are a good choice. One of them is going to be the next president. It is inescapable in this stupid two party system in which the choice comes from two sides of a coin that is in the pocket of big business as opposed to the American People they are supposed to represent. I think that the best thing that could happen to this nation is drastic campaign reform. Drastic like no more political parties. No more large scale corporate financing. Limit the amount that can come from any one individual to $1000 per candidate, and eliminate corporate funding. Then let anyone who can meet the requirements, and has the willingness to put themselves on the ballot be on the ballot. Then at least voting would be about making a decision as opposed to being a farce. From another perspective, North Koreans get to vote. They only have one choice, but they do get to vote. Our election process has become just as big a farce.

Response by COL Ross Green made Feb 12 at 2016 1:24 PM

COL Ross Green — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:24:02 -0500

Hillary Clinton - all the Republican candidates are crazy and most are unstable and while Bernie has some very policy ideas he does not have the experience or temperament to be Commander in Chief.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2016 1:27 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:27:24 -0500

Sanders or Hillary but I was kinda sad when Jim Webb dropped out. As VP Elizabeth Warren. For the republicans Kasich also with VP Warren.(Not that it it going to happen)

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Feb 12 at 2016 1:34 PM

SPC Andrew Griffin — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:34:51 -0500

Hillary R. Clinton Dawg!!!!!!!!!

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Feb 12 at 2016 1:38 PM

Capt Walter Miller — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:38:01 -0500

The draft dodger. Bernie Sanders.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Feb 12 at 2016 1:44 PM

Capt Walter Miller — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:44:16 -0500

I am hoping Sen. Webb will hook up with Sen. Sanders and be SecState.

Response by SPC David S. made Feb 12 at 2016 1:47 PM

SPC David S. — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:47:19 -0500

Kind of like asking "If you had to shoot yourself, what gun would be best" - not sure if "best" properly describes the conundrum.

In all seriousness I'm looking at John Kasich - welfare reform and budget experience. Key player of a deal that balanced the federal budget for the first time since 1969.

Response by Cpl Jack Gandolfo made Feb 12 at 2016 2:18 PM

Cpl Jack Gandolfo — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:18:12 -0500

C-in-C DONALD TRUMP.

Response by SSG James Arlington made Feb 12 at 2016 2:57 PM

SSG James Arlington — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:57:38 -0500

Lincoln was not qualified. He was vilified in the press, dogged by incompetence and indecision, procrastinated, and barely won both elections. Even the Gettysburg's address was panned. Either no one, or everyone.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2016 3:41 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 15:41:09 -0500

Ben Carson. While he may not have much political experience, he has intelligence and a good grounding. He knows the value of hard work and what it takes to improve your standing in society by hard work and dedication. He has repeatedly stated that he will listen to our leaders in the military and base his decisions on their beliefs instead of over riding or ignoring them.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2016 4:05 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:05:01 -0500

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made Feb 12 at 2016 4:14 PM

PO1 Brian Austin — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:14:08 -0500

I'm liking Kasich more and more. I did kinda like Rubio until Christie punked him out repeatedly in the last debate. To be honest none of the candidates really give a warm and fuzzy.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Feb 12 at 2016 4:32 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:32:25 -0500

Cruz and Rubio both would be good.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Feb 12 at 2016 4:38 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:38:35 -0500

Inasmuch as the mission of the Commander-in-Chief, indeed the entire U.S. military, is to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution, I'd have to say that there is only one who has demonstrated unwavering respect and support for it throughout his life. That would be Cruz. Although he has the personality of a rabid badger, he is the only one that fits that bill.

The only one I'm certain that is farthest from that is Hillary

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Feb 12 at 2016 4:57 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:57:23 -0500

ice Tag of Bernie Sanders’s Proposals: $18 Trillion
Democratic presidential candidate’s agenda would greatly expand government

We couldn't afford the military once the had enacted his ridiculous plan for the sad future, and the deluded youth believe he can make it work.

Response by SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz made Feb 12 at 2016 5:45 PM

SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 17:45:09 -0500

Vote Trump 2016

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Feb 12 at 2016 6:03 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 18:03:17 -0500

none of the above....

Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made Feb 12 at 2016 8:21 PM

SP5 Mark Kuzinski — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 20:21:44 -0500

Ted Cruz.

Response by SGT Dana Williams made Feb 12 at 2016 8:59 PM

SGT Dana Williams — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 20:59:17 -0500

Ted Cruz!

Response by SSG Delanda Hunt made Feb 12 at 2016 9:33 PM

SSG Delanda Hunt — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 21:33:28 -0500

I think Cruz would be the best choice with Fiorina as Vice President. Hillary might be going to Federal Prison and Bernie just going Crazy. Trump is unstable, Rubio can't trust him "Gang of Eight" and Jeb is bought and paid for. The rest just don't have enough support. This election may determine if the Country will survive much longer. Things are getting out of control and people are getting very angry.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2016 8:56 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 08:56:37 -0500

I reserve my pick for election day. I think Ben Carson should get a pat on the back for a comment in the last debate. I've searched everywhere for it but can't find a word for word copy. The gist of it is when asked if they would target a village if it were housing ISIS and innocents. Most of the Republicans said yes get r' done and be tough and don't hamstring the Military with rules of engagement. Ben Carson said something the long the lines of 'I don't know, I'm not a tactician, thats why a president has the Joint Chiefs of Staff to consult.' This should have been the correct answer but he was later trashed for being noncommittal.

It kills intelligent thought to stick our presidential candidates on a stage, throw odd questions at them and grade them on the quality of their sound bytes ultimately electing the one who performed the best string of sound bytes across the election season. Although he won't have my vote and has no chance for election I have to admire the demeanor of Carson at times when he responds in a slow and thoughtful manner not taking the worn out path of rewording slogans (looking at you Rubio) to fit answers to questions.