Dont run, Mark.

[Akno21]

Sanford is my number 3 choice for candidates I'm supporting for the GOP nomination in '08; however, I'd prefer that he doesn't run so that Santorum can have a shot at the south.

Could Allen or Frist beat Santorum in the South, even if Sanford doesn't run?

[Akno21]

I'm just going to say Frist can't win the nomination over and over again, hoping it will make it true.

LOL.  Aside from Frist being incredibly boring and uninspiring.  Why do so many conservatives/republicans here hope he falls flat on his face in his presidential bid?  Skeletons?  Policy mistakes? Lack of leadership?

Bush I, Dole, Gore, Kerry. They all lost. They were all boring and uninspiring

[Akno21]

Could Allen or Frist beat Santorum in the South, even if Sanford doesn't run?

Of course.  They would probably be the favorite.

Santorum would likely start out behind than slowly catchup, at least on Frist. Frist will have a head-start due to having the best name recognition among Senators, but once he actually has to get out and speak, his numbers will go down.

[Akno21]

Could Allen or Frist beat Santorum in the South, even if Sanford doesn't run?

Of course.  They would probably be the favorite.

Santorum would likely start out behind than slowly catchup, at least on Frist. Frist will have a head-start due to having the best name recognition among Senators, but once he actually has to get out and speak, his numbers will go down.

Against Frist, Santorum could catch up. Against Allen, it would be more difficult.

I agree, although it really comes down to who gets more money. If Frist gets enough cash, it won't matter how bad a candidate he is.

[Akno21]

I like Frist but I don't think people are jumping at the opportunity to give him cash.

If the Bush administration gets in any way behind him, he'll be very tough to beat.

[Akno21]

I like Frist but I don't think people are jumping at the opportunity to give him cash.

If the Bush administration gets in any way behind him, he'll be very tough to beat.

I'd say that Bush is more likely to support Santorum.

It's not unlikely, Santorum has been a major ally on social security reform.

Rove might want a Governor though, historically they do better.