the 2008-2012 republican candidates were total crap, I have no problems saying that, but the 2016 democratic 'field' is making them look like all-stars.
this was seriously the most pathetic presidential lineup and debate ive ever seen.
True. Rudy or Romney would have been safe presidents, probably won re-election too.
To think, in 2016... the top 3 aren't even politicians. Carson, FioRINO and Trump... all have made some huge huge impacts, but also some really big fibs, really mean things said, really unprofessional all around.
Repub base doesn't WANT expreienced lawmakers. They want oddball, off-the-wall, unpredictable wildcard candidates.
The actual professionals aren't all that great, but solid. Rand, Rubio, Cruz, Jeb, they'd all be fine presidents. But the top 3 are jokes, truly - and it's what repubs want.