I don't know all of his positions yet, although I do object to his anti-choice stance. But I don't believe any current Republican candidate (or prospective one) is pro-choice. But that is not a litmus test for me, as other Republican Presidents have been the same, and I don't think it's an issue they can do anything about.

I did love how he stood up against Obama on ObamaCare, to Obama's face. As an accomplished neurosurgeon and therefore obviously a doctor, he seemed to know a lot of specifics about what's wrong with Obamacare, and I would hope have ideas on getting rid of it, while addressing all of the "anti-free-market" things that are wrong with the current system.

He is a very accomplished, intelligent and well-spoken. In fact, in the clips I've seen he seems quite soft-spoken and reasonable. In my book, that's a plus.

The fact that he grew up in Detroit (my hometown) in poverty, and still accomplished all he did, puts the lie to all the current racist crap about how a poor black can't make it in this country.

As I said, now that he is running, I'll look further into his positions on more important issues, like the economy, reducing (drastically) the size and power of The Federal government, taxes, etc.

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I recently finished reading Carson' s 2012 book, America the Beautiful. I found much to like about the man - his achievements, his outspokenness on issues, his devotion to family and his determination to influence the political system in the right direction on some issues. What also came through is his devotion to religion. I do have a concern about how this will influence his judgment on several issues - welfare, entitlement spending, abortion, church and state alliances, to name a few. Perhaps now that he has announced, his views will become clearer.

Carson hates the banks almost as much as Elizabeth Warren does. I would vote for him (even ahead of Ted Cruz) if Rand Paul were not in the race, but he is.

Ben is great. He expects people to use reason and make logical choices. He calls them out when they don't.

I will vote for Ben if he actually rises all the way to the top (doubt it) but not in a primary. There are better choices.
My #1 choice Scott Walker has proven he can successfully govern in a hostile libtard environment.
I will not vote for a RINO like Jeb Bush.
That's when I vote for the Libertarian or some other alternate choice.
I never wrote in something like Micky Mouse before.
There can always be a first time.

I love his point of view and coolness. Having said that, the problem a Washington outsider has is this: Any successful free enterprise leader works to gather facts, create a plan, and execute the plan. After making a decision the very successful businessman expects to see action by close of business today! Washington does not do that.

Washington creates blue ribbon committees, has debates, combines needed legislation with pork barrel, then presents it to the executive (months late) with a take the pork to get the good bill to be signed into law. The president can veto it and hope for a clean bill, or bite the bullet and take the unwanted with the desired.

For any CEO from free enterprise this is a disaster. Nothing moves.

The good doctor had enough gravitas to assemble several surgical teams and rehearse them several times in preparation for the 1st successful separation of conjoined (at the head) twins. All of the combined departments dancing to Dr. Carson's tune.

Washington DC will not do that. After all of those negatives, it is impressive to note how much the will of one person can change things, just look at the president we now have.

the government freight train is moving to fast for anyone of the candidates to slow it let alone stop it, but any reb will be better than a demo.
so go for it ben.

Funny, charming, brilliant man. Probably too nice to mount a successful Presidential campaign. His debut somewhat overshadowed by that of Fiorina who has more experience in politics. Possible VP choice but more likely a Cabinet selection.

This will be a short-lived campaign. He's not a blue-blood, check-pants, neocon. He'll get no help from the GOP. They are adamant that Jeb must be put up to be defeated against Hillary. I don't care how much sense a guy makes. If he's not a beltway, country club, crony capitalist he's out.

Carson has not only achieved being the top juvenile neurosurgeon in the country, but he was an executive as well, running a neurosurgery hospital division. I'd love to see him elected but I don't think it can happen. No matter how just his cause, and inexperienced fighter will usually lose to a pro who has been at it for years.
As to abortion: My wife was told that our 2nd child would be born imperfect. Might even die at birth. They recommended abortion. We opted to go full term. He came into the world perfect, but we were prepared to love him no matter what.

Read the article not enough make a judgment. I'm very interested in learning more. Heard him called a liberal conservative what ever that meant. I'm looking for real information not just one liners. I will use this group for information more than others so keep information and views coming.

"Dr. Ben Carson: No ‘Philosophical’ or ‘Religious’ Exemptions for Vaccinations"

So much for Ben Carson being a champion of individual rights:

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/...

While I personally like Ben Carson, his Second Amendment views don't thrill me. He does object to Obamacare, which I appreciate. And he has at least a basic grip on economic matters - which is a huge leg up on anything coming from the Dem side. I don't view his lack of experience in politics to be a bad thing at all: we need more people willing to look to private enterprise for the solutions to problems rather than government programs. Carson isn't my top choice at the moment (Scott Walker is), but he may impress me.

One more reason to avoid the GOP.