Some of the potential 2012 Republican Candidates in November 2008

[Phony Moderate]

For your amusement....

David Vitter
Mark Sanford
Steve Poizner
Linda Lingle
John Kyl
Chuck Hagel
Lindsey Graham
John Ensign
Charlie Crist
Norm Coleman
George Allen
Lamar Alexander

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Republican_Party_%28United_States%29_presidential_primaries,_2012&diff=255065697&oldid=254821513

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Why isnt Lingle running? She would be a interesting candidate.

[redcommander]

Why isnt Lingle running? She would be a interesting candidate.

I don't think she could swing Hawaii considering Obama is more popular than her there. She would be a very good candidate though. Personally, I would have liked to see Jodi Rell run for president, but I don't think she wants the job.

[Lincoln Republican]

Mark Sanford, the Governor who sleeps with $2,000.00 tramps, yes, this would go over well.

Whether his girlfriends turned tricks for 50 bucks or 2,000 bucks, a tramp is still a tramp.

On the other hand, George Allen has what it takes.  Others who have been elected President suffered electoral defeats before winning the top prize.   

[Lupo]

On the other hand, George Allen has what it takes.  Others who have been elected President suffered electoral defeats before winning the top prize.   

Sure but did any of them suffer electoral defeat via such an infamous gaffe?

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

I don't recall anyone mentioning George Allen as a contender for the Presidency after 2006. And I don't recall anyone mentioning Vitter for it at all.

[Paul Kemp]

On the other hand, George Allen has what it takes.

I suppose if you determine racism and sexism to be "what it takes" then yea. I guess some people really do want to go back to the ways of the founding fathers.

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

On the other hand, George Allen has what it takes.

I suppose if you determine racism and sexism to be "what it takes" then yea. I guess some people really do want to go back to the ways of the founding fathers.

sexism? That's what his campaign tried to paint Jim Webb as, but I hadn't heard that accusation against him.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

On the other hand, George Allen has what it takes.

I suppose if you determine racism and sexism to be "what it takes" then yea. I guess some people really do want to go back to the ways of the founding fathers.

sexism? That's what his campaign tried to paint Jim Webb as, but I hadn't heard that accusation against him.

I dont think he is sexist, and I dont think he is racist due to the incident in High School where he wore the Confederate flag lepel either..but, I cant defend him too much. Maccagate is well, Maccagate.

[Paul Kemp]

I dont think he is racist due to the incident in High School where he wore the Confederate flag lepel either

uhh That's not why people think he's a racist.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

I dont think he is racist due to the incident in High School where he wore the Confederate flag lepel either

uhh That's not why people think he's a racist.

Thats a documented incident though..people were hearing that long before Maccagate.

[Lincoln Republican]

On the other hand, George Allen has what it takes.

I suppose if you determine racism and sexism to be "what it takes" then yea. I guess some people really do want to go back to the ways of the founding fathers.

I do not believe that Allen is a sexist or a racist.  One would have to look closely at his record as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, as Governor of Virginia, and as U.S. Senator from Virginia, in total 1991-2007, to determine his record of positive achievements. 

When I said Allen has what it takes, what I mean is that he has a positive record of public service and experience.

Clearly, the Macaca incident is unacceptable, but Allen has apologized for it.

Senator Robert Byrd issued an apology as well, for being a member of the Ku Klux Klan at one time.

So as we can see, redemption is possible.

George Allen is not seeking the Presidency, and I doubt very much he ever will.  He is seeking election to the U.S. Senate again.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

On the other hand, George Allen has what it takes.

I suppose if you determine racism and sexism to be "what it takes" then yea. I guess some people really do want to go back to the ways of the founding fathers.

I do not believe that Allen is a sexist or a racist.  One would have to look closely at his record as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, as Governor of Virginia, and as U.S. Senator from Virginia, in total 1991-2007, to determine his record of positive achievements. 

When I said Allen has what it takes, what I mean is that he has a positive record of public service and experience.

Clearly, the Macaca incident is unacceptable, but Allen has apologized for it.

Senator Robert Byrd issued an apology as well, for being a member of the Ku Klux Klan at one time.

So as we can see, redemption is possible.

George Allen is not seeking the Presidency, and I doubt very much he ever will.  He is seeking election to the U.S. Senate again.

I dont hold racism against Byrd, or Allen, but I have to agree with you on Maccagate...It was stupid.