April 11, 2011 - PPM - Exploratory Committees, Really?

This week’s PET PEEVE MONDAY (PPM) is EXPLORATORY COMMITTEES.

Today, Mitt Romney joined Tim Pawlenty in forming "Exploratory Committees" for the 2012 Presidential election. The only more obscene declaration was Obama announcing his reelection campaign last week.

For the uninformed, Exploratory Committees are what politicians form on their path to run for office. Exploratory committees allow candidates to “test the waters.” They are formed solely for the purpose of determining the feasibility of an individual’s candidacy for office. The activities of exploratory committees may include polling, travel, and telephone calls to determine whether the individual should become a candidate.

Here’s my PEEVE. I don’t want to suppport someone who isn’t sure they want the job as “COMMANDER of the Free World.” If they are unsure about this, would they handle Libya, Iran, and terrorism, with the same lack of tenacity?

Oh wait, the current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue doesn't know how to handle these issues. I want my President to be forceful and forthright.

The best candidates are still on the sidelines. It's still way too early. I'm holding out hope for a man from New Jersey, and it's not Springsteen. -

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