2008 Conservative Presidential Candidates, page 1
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Topic started on 26-12-2006 @ 01:05 AM by djohnsto77
With 2007 just around the corner and 2008 not that far behind, we must start turning our thoughts to the potential 2008 U.S. Presidential conservative nominees.

Note: Links lead to official campaign site, exploratory committee, or Wikipedia article:

Republicans

Rudy Giuliani - NY
John McCain - AZ
Mitt Romney - MA
Condi Rice - CA (she says no, but we're still hoping?)
Newt Gingrich - GA (another ?)
Tom Tancredo - CO
Ron Paul - TX
Mike Huckabee - AR
Sam Brownback - KS
Fred Thompson - TN
Duncan Hunter - CA

I've been updating it all the time. Please post others who might run as Republicans or in conservative-leaning 3rd parties and I'll update this post continuously until we have our nominees in 2008!

Video Resources:
Video: Mike Huckabee Interviewed on FOX News Sunday (8/26)
Video: Ron Paul on FOX Big Story (Conspiracies Discussed) (8/5/2007)
First Republican Primary Debate (5/3/07 MSNBC)
Conservative Candidate Videos 2008: Ron Paul Appears on FOX's Red Eye (4/20/07)
John McCain Appears on FOX News Sunday (4/29/07)
Fred Thompson on Hannity & Colmes (transcript)

If you are aware of a major upcoming appearance of a conservative candidate, please let me know via U2U so I can record it and post it here. Of course, if you recorded it yourself or know of another recording, U2U me so I add it to the list here.

Thanks!


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reply posted on 8-1-2007 @ 02:57 AM by Justin Oldham
I do think that Giuliani would perform better than McCain against any of the Democrat contendors. I do think the GOP will choose McCain for the Presidential pick, and we'll get to see Bob Dole all over again. The Republican party has this thing for seniority that gets them in trouble every time.

A Giuliani-McCain ticket would stand a better chance than a McCain-Giuliani ticket. Kerry and Edwards suffered a similar problem in 2004. Any of the 'real' Democrat contendors will be too young and energetic for McCain to keep up with. He will suffer the same fate as Bob Dole. Looking old is a bad idea in today's media-driven culture.

We should all remember that the Dems are sharpening their blades. As I type this, they are preparing to launch a barrage of House and Senate investigations that will do a lot of damage to the conservatives. Even if they aren't guilty of what will be charged...they'll look bad for simply being on the wrong end of the subpoena. Those of us who have worked in D.C. knowthat it's not what it is...but what it looks like...that matters.

Bear in mind just one thing as you reach for that keyboard. President bush is getting ready for a throw-down with the Democrats. Negroponte is moving to State so that Rice can leave. Patraeus is taking over on the ground in Iraq so that his predecessors can sanitize the war record and move on to other things. Kalilzad's nomination for the U.N. is obvious for what it is. The next six months will tell the tale for the Republicans. If they can't win the war of perceptions, McCain or even Giuliani his own bad self will be doomed at the polls.


reply posted on 9-1-2007 @ 06:43 PM by donwhite

posted by Justin Oldham

The 'stink' of Bush43 is hard for anyone connected to it to beat. Giuliani is the least connected. I don't think he would have the political muscle to duke it out with Hillary and win. I think Giuliani would perform better than McCain. I think the GOP will choose McCain for the Presidential pick and we'll get to see a “Bob Dole” all over again. The Republican party’s thing for seniority gets them in trouble every time.

A Giuliani McCain ticket would stand a better chance than a McCain Giuliani ticket. Kerry and Edwards suffered a similar problem in 2004. Any of the 'real' Democrat contenders will be too young and energetic for McCain to keep up with.

We should remember the Dems are sharpening their blades. As I type they are preparing to launch a barrage of House and Senate investigations that will damage the conservatives. Those of us who have worked in DC know that it's not what it is . . but what it looks like . . that matters.

President Bush is getting ready for a throw-down with the Democrats. Negroponte is moving to State so Rice can leave. Patraeus is taking over on the ground in Iraq so his predecessors can sanitize the war record and move on. Kalilzad's nomination for the UN is obvious. The next six months will tell the tale for the Republicans [in 2008]. If they can't win the war of perceptions, McCain or Giuliani will be doomed at the polls. [Edited by Don W]



Yes, Justin. I see a forthcoming constitutional battle - deadlock - gridlock- waged over Wednesday night’s expected Bush43 plan to “surge” 20,000 men into Iraq. The Democrats say it is “enlarging” our troop strength against the voters expressed will last November 7. Sen. Kennedy - patriarch of Senate Democrats - wants the Congress to withhold funds to send the 20,000 men to Iraq until there is a public debate and an up and down vote in Congress.


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