April Poll

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Democrats

1. Whom do you support for the Democratic Nomination in 2008?
2. Which Republican would you most want to NOT get the Republican Nomination in 2008?

Democrats

1.  Mark Warner
2.  John McCain

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I've seen Sanford on cable twice, and he seems pretty lightweight. Although he seems like a nice guy and wouldn't be nearly as polarizing as Dubya.

He's dangerous.  Southern, Charming, Chrisitian, DC Outsider, Governor, Picture pefect family, Wife is a judge...  As time goes on he will be the one I would least like to see at the top of the Republican ticket in 2008.  Right now, he doesnt have the name recognition.

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Both will have a problem with what I suspect is going to be a major issue in 2008: illegal immigration.

Its a good thing Warner is on the right side of this issue.  He recently signed a measure that denies illegal aliens public benefits, including access to Medicaid, welfare and local health care services.

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The Republicans are really badly split on immigration.

Wall Street favors pretty much favors unlimited immigrations whereas Main Street favors stopping illegal immigration and expelling illegal immigrants.

While Main Street has the voters, Wall Street has the money.

So far Bush has really antagonized many in the border states which his amnesty proposal (which he chooses to not call amnesty).

Bush's failure to beef up border security, even though authorized by Congress is also angering many,

If the Democrats had half a brain they would take advantage of this by comming together and denouncing illegal immigration.  (I wont hold my breath, though.)

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Do you get thee feeling thatt 2008 might put Virginia in play?

Id say Virginia will be out of reach for the Democrats in 2008.  Unless, Warner is the Democratic nominee and the Republicans nominate someone like Romney or Pataki, which is highly unlikely.