I know I'm not a Republican but I had to include my input as to who I think are strategically the Republicans best choices. I have a top three already put together. First I will list the bottom two(they have no real order) and then my #1 pick:
My second two are Richard Burr and John Thune. They are both conservatives but they have that compassionate conservative aura. They won't come across as wingnuts(whether they are or not isn't important) and to my knowledge neither one has any significant scandals in their past.
However, my #1 pick for the Republicans in 2012 is General Petraeus, I feel he could take an Eisenhower presidential route. He does'nt have any clearly defined positions yet, is a successful military commander who has previously communicated with government leaders in and out of congress, and his public positions can be molded to suit his candidacy's needs.
Generals on white horses don't appeal to me. Eisenhower was unique, in that he really was as much a politician as a general, while he was a general. That meme has not been, and cannot be, replicated.
This Burr buzz is interesting. Why? Thune is a decent chap. I don't consider him a heavy weight. I want weight.
