Best Chance for GOP

[Joe Biden 2020]

I think Pawlenty is probably the best chance for the Republicans.  He is not often mentioned in the national media because they focus too much on Bill Frist and George Allen (both of whom are EXCELLENT Senators and would make good Presidents.)  He (Pawlenty) would be a very good candidate for the GOP and a very good President of the United States.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Owens, but he won't run

Why not?

Well, he said he wouldn't if that counts for anything. He's doing just fine in Colorado.

Interesting, never heard him say that. His term ends after the 2006 election and he will be term-limited and looking for a new job . I figure he could go on the speaking circuit, make big bucks by making speeches in Des Moines, IA and Manchester, NH and then run. I heard he and his wife have reconciled. To me this is a sign of a upcoming run.

How did Owens handle the Univ of Colorado Football scandal last year?  I am just wondering if that would hinder his chances and if thats a reason why he says he's not running in '08.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Yes, that's what I'm saying; they're social conservatives with good records of balancing budgets and keeping spending under control. Acceptable to both the base and more libertarian minded members such as myself.

If you want balanced budgets, vote Democrat. These borrow and spend Republicans are never going to balance anything.

Sadly, I have to agree.  Under Reagan and especially Bush 41 the budget deficit started ballooning, while Clinton turned it into a surplus until Bush 43 reversed the surplus into record deficit territory surpassing that of his two previous Republican predecessors in the White House.  To Bush's defense, 9/11 didn't help matters any, nor did the Iraq war, which was necessary, but we have entered unchartered territory with the budget and trade deficits.