Does anyone think McCain has more of a chance now in 08?
827383
Look at liberman. The democrats didn't support him. He ran as an independent and took the senate. \nPlus you have to remember they go into primaries to see who gets in for their party.
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.
69333
I doubt it because he's not up for re-election.\n\nHow do we help him make the "right" decision? We elected him after he had already served for 4 years, so we knew what his policies would be. He's doing badly in the polls mainly because people are still getting killed in Iraq. I don't think he's going to change his policy on that.
1046
Somebody good like McCain should run as an Independent!  The partisan politics of the Democrats and Republicans seems to cause a lot of nothing getting done for the sake of toeing the party line.  I feel we need someone who can breach the impasse(s) that these parties seem to have caused over the years by uniting individuals from the "ruling" parties to take an active part in government.  The current system needs some kind of "spanking" and only an independent can do it; I feel McCain is the man.
860344
not  A CLEAR SIGNAL.  do you know what it signaled to me?  how SPLIT and DIVIDED this country really is. \nhow many times do i need to say this today Take a look at how close many of the races in the states were.  guess what, my state stayed red, so big deal that power switched.  It did so in 94, remember?  \n\nHowever, I like McCain. I did back in 2000 when I voted for him as well.
890563
I'm a Democrat but I would vote for him if the democrats don't put a good candidate. He isn't a conservative, but a moderate. He is pro-choice, pro-gay rights, and he is tough on crime. I like that in a person but I don't think he will win the nomination. The conservatives in the Republican party won't vote for him and most of them vote in the primaries. He will lose and I think McCain would get the nomination. He's from NY, has any northerner been elected president in recent times? I think his chances are slim of being nominated.
1109321
I think he could but I'm not sure when this country will have progressed to a point where the electorate doesn't consider his race ahead of his qualifications. Barack Obama is very definitely an articulate and effective orator (his keynote speech at the 2004 DNC was sublime) but he is only in his first term in the US Senate. Thus, it's clear he needs some political seasoning and to otherwise pad his resume a bit. I also suspect he's not as well-known nationally as he would need to be to become a viable candidate for the presidency. Not yet, anyway.\n\nWhat I would suggest is that he be considered for the vice presidential nomination (and no, not with Hillary as she is far too divisive and controversial). Even if his ticket were unsuccessful, the national exposure and campaign experience would serve him in good stead for a serious run of his own the next time around. He needs more name recognition and airtime to be taken seriously enough to overcome the repugnant racist voters and solidify a base that would transcend the black vote and encompass Americans of all races and backgrounds. And I ultimately expect him to do just that.
136493
Hopefully, Sen. John McCain will run.  Not a Republican, but I truly believe this man can bring some integrity to Congress and the White House that has been so lacking during the Bush Adminstration.  It is high time to restore some semblance, order, and stability and a renewed confidence in the Constituiton and the Bill of Rights.
43722
I think he has a good chance, but it depends on how many Texans are willing to take that chance. But yes, by now everyone's sick of politicians making promises and not keeping them, they would be more apt to trust someone that just seems more honest. He seems like he means what he says.
534919
McCain has no chance of getting the Republican nomination. \n\nIt's the mainstream press that's crazy about him, real Republicans don't like him at all.
366344
John McCain or Rudy Giuliani\n\nThe above two would also be my answer for "Would you consider voting for a Republican Candidate in 2008?"\n\n:)
1047602
It will unfortunately be a republican. They have every advantage and fixed florida last year so it will be JOHN McCAIN.
986723
my predictions for the 08 elections is this:\n*the dems will keep congress, probably the senate. the republicans have 20+ seats up for grabs while the dems will have about 13 in 08\n*06 actually helps the dems take the white house because they won governorships all over the place. usually, whoever wins the governorships, win the white house.\n*the 08 race will be less dirty than the previous few because the dems are not gonna be pushing hot button issues and actually get stuff done. the republicans as a result, will have to rebutt all that will logical arguments. if they dont, they'll lose. \n*McCain wont win because he has spent to much time dividing the GOP base. republicans cannot win presidential races when the base is in fragments. \n*democrats all the way baby!!!
801203
In Nov. of 2008 it will not be George Bush-he cannot run again. It will not be Mr Clinton-he also cannot run again. It will not be John Edwards not enough people would vote for him. Maybe Hillary (God forbid), maybe John McCain. But I think we don't really know yet, someone will rise up as a natural between now and then. I also don't think it will be a democrat, now that they are in charge of both houses and are attacking Bush from every side, the terrorists no doubt see us as being weak.....they will strike us again.
1006444
I hope that it is John McCain.
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.
764555
Boy it does my heart good to hear you say that.  I am a democrat (and I will ignore your last sentence), but I would love to see John McCain run for president - and with a more balanced congress, full of politicians who are listening to the people.  Unless you think the country is ready for Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton?  Maybe McCain could choose one of them as a running mate...\n\nI can't tell you how many times I have written to my representatives (largely Arlen Specter and Rick Santorum) to express my views and I get a letter back from them saying something like "I got your letter, here's why I am going to do the opposite of what you want".  I could even live with that if it said "I got your letter, but most people in the state want this" but no - it is just his opinion and he thinks he has the experience to make the call.  \n\nGranted he has more experience, but more and more people are learning about the issues or have a personal stake in the outcome.  We need to have people representing the population, not just doing what they want regardless of what the marjority wants.  If only we could use the internet somehow to do statewide polls or something so folks could more easily participate.  Do you think they would?  My township had 70% voter turn out - I didn't hear what the national percentage was, did you?\n\nPeace!