Republican in 2004

[Akno21]

Assume Al Gore had taken the White House, 9/11 had still happened, Gore had imposed stiff sanctions on Iraq with international support-leading to the collapse of the government, and Gore had basically done everything he said he would do.

Who would the Republicans run in 2004?

[Akno21]

That's possible, although Bush could probably buy the nomination again.

[Akno21]

Yes, that is true. Or you could run someone who could win a large state Gore won, such as Rick Santurom for Pennslyvania.  

[Akno21]

Fine.

[Akno21]

Bush v. McCain II in the GOP primary.  The southern fundamentalists rip McCain apart a second time and W gets the nomination.

That's what I would predict. Is there anyone else beside Bush and McCain?

[Akno21]

Keyes couldn't even win a senate slot in his home state.

[Akno21]

Oregon is another place where anti-war Nader voters would draw away a lot of Gore support, I think.

Except a Gore led war would be more popular than a Bush led war, because Gore would handle it better. Thus, there wouldn't be as many anti-war supporters.

[Akno21]

Oregon is another place where anti-war Nader voters would draw away a lot of Gore support, I think.

Except a Gore led war would be more popular than a Bush led war, because Gore would handle it better. Thus, there wouldn't be as many anti-war supporters.

Where do you get this prediction from?

Gore would have gone in with more international support, meaning the Iraqi's wouldn't be as violent against the "coalition" because it would have had more credibility. Thus, the war would be recieved better since there would be less casualties.