Better 2008 Republican Pres Candidate?
151352
I'd like to see McCain, but I think more likely, it'll be George Allen (former governor & current Senator from Virginia).  He's got a pretty decent record, though, and I think either McCain or more likely, Guiliani as VP.  As for Santorum, he's got a tough fight this year just to hold onto his Senate seat.
938422
Well you know Democrats don't think that far ahead. I'm looking for a good, strong Republican!! And I am all for making my own choices such as privatizing social security.
698896
I think McCain and Powell compliment each other nicely. Their messages were very similar, while Powell served the State Dept., and they were both combat veterans. Very thoughtful, and sensitive men, with the will to make unpopular decisions, so long as they believe it's the right thing to do. This would be the Republican ticket I would vote for.
979162
John McCain is one of the few Republicans I can actually stomach and I also like John Edwards pretty well. I don't think that Edwards is the best choice, though, so I hope that a better contender can get the Democratic candidacy. However, if Edwards is the candidate, I'll vote for him, since I support the Democratic Party platform.
889070
He will, but the question is will he get the GOP nomination OVER Guiliani...  Either one would be an excellent canidate.
390632
John McCain. He will do well with the veterans and those concerned with foreign policy, plus those who believe in good government.
651540
It is too early to tell. No one wants to come forward because it is so early.\n\nCurrently, potential Republicans include Jeb Bush, Condeleza Rice, Rudolph Guliani and John McCain.\n\nPotential Democrats are Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, John Edwards, and Howard Dean.\n\nCurrently both Jeb and Hillary won't comment on the 2008 election.\n\nIt is still early. Don't place any bets yet.
817331
I heard Hutchinson (the independent candidate) speak last year, and I was impressed with him. He's a great speaker and he seems to have a solid plan for the state. Unfortunately, I don't think he'll win (polls are putting him far behind Hatch and Pawlenty) so we will have to consider who of the remaining two candidates we would like to see win.\n\nI generally think Pawlenty has done a decent job thus far, and as such I'll probably vote for him again, but I can't tell you how to vote.  I was a little put off by the fact that Hatch has been so abrasive to reporters.\n\nTry looking at this website: http://www.vote-smart.org/ for information about where candidates stand on certain issues.
575406
Sure, I guess I would vote for the other parties candidate.  Never say never.  But if I were to pick somebody I would really want to run in the 2008 election it would be McCain.  He is the most likely Republican to win the primaries and lose to a Democrat.
976916
I'd go with Jeb over Hillary. Hillary has already played her hand in what she would like to do (such as national health care and the like) and I simply do not agree with her social programs and approaches. Jeb, however, seems to have been able to deal with a multitude of issues and problems rather successfully in Florida, not to mention Florida knows how to keep taxes low. I would hope he'd bring those philosophies with him.
1056745
I thought he was great in the 2000 primary. Then Rove & Co. hammered him after he trounced Bush in NH. Since then McCain seems to have lost that authenticity that he had on the "straight talk express". I long for the "old" McCain.
665245
Probably Clinton or Gore.  The way things are going, by 2008, the country will be begging the democrats to please please take over and make things right, no matter who they nominate.
524357
love him and would love him to run for next pre in 2008!\n\n\nHe is currently Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Giuliani Partners LLC, which he founded in January 2002, and a name partner in the Houston-based law firm Bracewell & Giuliani LLP.
188378
I would love to a see McCain/Rice ticket.\n\nRice would be a great candidate, but I don't think she would have the temperment for the personal attacks that would be launched against her.\nMcCain has done a lot to shed his reputation as a problem in the party, and would get a lot of support from both the mainstream and the conservatives.\nBoth are independent thinks who have good core values and would destroy any Democratic opponents against them.
539350
McCain is the best hope for the GOP , He has credibilty , is a veteran and a decent christian who doesn't flaunt his religion . Nothing worse then a preachy christian . Works not words , read your bible for once . Back to McCain he would kick butt when needed and be good for the economy .\n9/11 is the fault of bush sr clinton (Too busy screwin g to run this place right ) and bush jr(D- Education) . McCain is what we need a politician who knows what it's like to be poor and to suffer . MCCAIN 08
161873
I don't know about the Dems. They are in such disarray and unorganized right now that they need to get their act together soon. Obama would be a good choice, but he's too new in the Senate that I would be surprised if he ran. Maybe 2012 though. And I don't think Hillary will get pas the primaries if she runs.\n\nOn the Repub side, Rice has stated she was not going to run, so I don't think she will. Powell is a good choice if he wants to run. But I really like McCain. He is a moderate conservative, and I think he would have the best chance. Everything lately have been to the extremes: either extreme right or extreme left. People are getting sick and tired of it, and I think will move more to the center this election.
26672
Long way off at this time...best scenario for Senator Obama is to accept Mark Warner's offer to be VP nominee in 2008 ('electability' being Senator Clinton's issue).  Republicans then look to make best possible showing to recover from weak 2nd Bush term and nominate the Democrat's favorite Republican John McCain who narrowly wins (similar voting pattern as 2004) but then Senator Obama well placed for 2012/2016.