Read this on the Web at http://patriotpost.us/alexander/2011/10/27/the-patriots-2012-gop-candidate-ratings/ Subscribe to Alexander's Essays in The Patriot Post : click here . Alexander's Essay – October 27, 2011 The Patriot's 2012 GOP Candidate Ratings The Pros and Cons "If men of wisdom and knowledge, of moderation and temperance, of patience, fortitude and perseverance, of sobriety and true republican simplicity of manners, of zeal for the honour of the Supreme Being and the welfare of the commonwealth; if men possessed of these other excellent qualities are chosen to fill the seats of government, we may expect that our affairs will rest on a solid and permanent foundation." --Samu...