The 2016 Race Officially Has Its First Contender: Ben Carson

[AustinN4]

The 2016 Race Officially Has Its First Contender: Ben Carson
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/07/ben-carson-2016_n_6120878.html

"Dr. Ben Carson has long fanned speculation that he may pursue the Republican nomination for president in 2016. That speculation will turn to reality this weekend, as ABC News has confirmed the conservative plans to air a 40-minute ad announcing his bid."​

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/meet-ben-carson-republican-throw-hat-2016-ring/story?id=26735300

 

[Younggun]

I'm not so sure about him on the 2A issues.

He's spoken out against registration, and also against people in urban areas owning semi auto rifles.

That bothers me a lot. I can't imagine saying one group has the right but another doesn't based on population.

 

[Younggun]

^that post is oversimplified. Just didn't feel like going any further with it.

 

[hellishhorses]

^that post is oversimplified. Just didn't feel like going any further with it.

Not that he'll outlast all the others (Cruz, Paul, Jindal, Perry, etc.) but if he does, I won't let that issue keep me from voting for him. But I'm with you — based on his 2A record, he wouldn't have my vote right now.

 

[AustinN4]

Way to go ABC!

"CORRECTION: Due to an editing error, an earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Ben Carson made an opening bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Carson has not made a formal announcement for president, but has said he is “starting to think about it.” ABC News regrets the error."

 

[Glockster69]

^^^ LoL

I'm not so sure about him on the 2A issues.

He's spoken out against registration, and also against people in urban areas owning semi auto rifles.

That bothers me a lot. I can't imagine saying one group has the right but another doesn't based on population.

I understand and mostly agree, the good thing is he's an open minded person and admitted he has to learn more on the subject.

 

[F350-6]

^^^ LoL


I understand and mostly agree, the good thing is he's an open minded person and admitted he has to learn more on the subject.

I'm just wondering if admitting that he has a lot to learn on the subject is politico speak for, need to wait and see what the polls say.

 

[Glockster69]

I'm just wondering if admitting that he has a lot to learn on the subject is politico speak for, need to wait and see what the polls say.

That doesn't fit his characteristics, IMO.

I guarantee you, I'M not willing to wait until 10/16 for him to get educated and make a commitment one way or another.