Today? Well screw you. It's too early :\
I was considering Perry for a bit, but his past is checkered. Seems to have an authoritarian streak in him. Fumbled speaking at the debates. I can almost guarantee I'm done with him.
Paul is always a backup choice, but the man is quite old and also makes a lousy speaker. His ideals are a bit too far for my taste - though I'm willing to accept all of it in exchange for the parts I do like. At least I know he's authentic and honest in what he believes in. Always tempting to place him first.
Cain is an interesting candidate. He has been a successful executive, and is not a politician. His speaking style won't win him American idol but at least he came up with a solid plan that I can back. His website claims that he's a close match to my ideals... I'm still trying to decide if I can trust him.
So there's some of the thinking I've got going into this. Pretty much comes down to Cain or Paul. Between the two I'd rather have Cain, but I don't really know if I can trust him like Paul. Sigh....
Cain.