Top Ten 2016 Republican Presidential Candidates

Extremely accomplished American... no politics as usual. Just an American who wants to see our country turn around and become great again. The fact that he has no political background means nothing. He's smart, he knows the Constitution, and I've watched numerous talks and interviews with him. He understands the problems facing this country and doesn't just complain - he has plans, and good ones, for how to address the issues we're facing.

Many people, regardless of party, understand that our government today is way out of hand and backwards from the original by, for, and of the people that was intended. Ben Carson represents the people. Not qualified? I disagree. In my opinion, he's the most qualified precisely because he's not in this for personal gain.

The reason most Republican candidates have been unpopular in recent years is because of money. Presidential campaigns aren't cheap, so they have to be very careful not to offend anyone during their race, or they may lose key sponsors.

Donald Trump doesn't have that problem. He has enough money to fund his own campaign, so he can say whatever he wants. And people like that. Trump is one of the few candidates who has the guts to say what's wrong with the country, regardless of who gets "offended" in the process. He's also not a professional politician, so he's certainly not in it for money.

It's also admirable how Trump has stood his ground with the media constantly trying to tear him down. People applaud Carson for not having political experience but criticize Trump for it. Does that stop him? No! Trump calls the media biased idiots and keeps on going.

He may not be as attractive a personality as Rand Paul or Carson, but Trump has the know-how and strong, brash stance that this country needs in these tough times.

What else is there to say but "We will make America great again!"

Rubio would have been the best president running. He is young but experienced and is very pro-Israel. He knows what he's doing and respects family, given that he raises a larger one than the other candidates. He stands up to candidates like Trump and actually reveals his plans. He isn't as secretive as Trump, nor as outspoken, but he has a lot to say and makes much more sense than Trump, who proposes insane ideas.

People make fun of his age, but he's only one year younger than Cruz, and age doesn't matter as we can see from Clinton and Trump, who are both liars and huge big shots. Rubio probably would have won the race if Trump hadn't been in it, but apparently, people who have no self-control and take back everything they say are more appealing to the country. I wish Rubio would have been vice president for Cruz after he dropped out because they're both conservative in their views, and I'm sure they would have made a great team. After Rubio dropped out, I was sad. I hope he runs in the next election though.

Clearly understands that we need to secure our borders and explains how he'll do it. He understands that his number one job would be to protect the American people. He calls a spade a spade and lays out his ideas for fixing our country's problems. He's not wishy-washy.

Right out of the gate, he states the problem, his plan to fix it, and how he'll do it. Everyone else tap dances.

Best choice on all issues. Integrity, life, liberty, freedom of religion, marriage, family, constitutionally limited government, peace through strength, free markets, less regulation, lower spending, lower taxes, energy, jobs, opportunity, and more. He talks and walks like a fighter and does what he says. There is no other like him.

I can't wait for Hillary to start debating these Republicans. Lies work as long as there is no one there to refute them, but sooner or later, you have to face the person you're accusing. We'll see how great he is when he actually has to debate.

The latest to have his campaign put out of its misery, though he did a nice job exposing Rubio for the amateur he is.

He is the only one that can win. In a debate, he will make her look silly and old, with no clue about reality. That's why the big money is with Christie.

One of the most underrated candidates. He's really impressed me with a lot of the things that he's said and proposed.

Not my first choice, or even my second choice, but even this guy is better than any of the Democratic choices.

Rand Paul cares for all parts of the Constitution. He is the best person to give everybody freedom.

Agreed. I have two brothers who are teachers, and they don't like this guy at all. People don't realize how hard teachers work and how underpaid they really are. All I ever hear is how teachers have three months off every year, which is totally untrue.

A lot of the people who criticize teachers are the same ones who wouldn't complain about those criminals out in Oregon, who by their own admission can stay there as long as they want. As long as you want? Now that is too much vacation!

I welcomed the delivery of his speech this morning. So refreshing. I believe he has the guts and the will to bring people together to make America strong. He certainly has the credentials as a successful governor and did help Bill Clinton balance the budget.

Huckabee's stature is presidential. He expresses himself with eloquence yet vigor (like Reagan did). He is extremely informed and knowledgeable about all the issues and stands firmly in his convictions. His demeanor is cool and collected, yet you know he will fight if you put him in the ring. He will fight for the people and what is right.

Has good values. Will make the right choices to keep America safe and protect our rights as Americans. How refreshing!

Just a big religion guy. I don't hate him. He actually has class, unlike most of these clowns on this list.

He takes on big government and Obama policies. He's experienced and successful. I don't think young hopefuls are what we need again.

A Koch Brothers puppet who likes to bully unions. His flip-flopping on issues doomed his campaign. After one bad poll, he chickened out of the race. Yeah, great guy to have as a president...

He would be great, but the closet-racist Democrats and Liberals simply can't hold back their true feelings about this son of immigrants from India. They do a better job hiding it when discussing Ben Carson, but they plainly revert to the Democrat party of the 1960s whenever this competent, accomplished governor is the topic.

Very solid conservative. Well-rounded. Best governor's record of fighting for life, liberty, freedom of religion, marriage, family, the Constitution, and so much more. Top-tier candidate for sure.

Had some decent positions, but I'm sorry, nobody wanted to put boots on the ground in Syria. Not a good platform to run on.

Decent man, actually someone who Democrats could reason with. So, of course, the Republicans got rid of him right away.