[truth_seeker]

“I find it hard to believe that Edwards beats Giuliani and Romney.”

The Republican “brand” is badly damaged. Some rightly and some wrongly.

It is burdened by unpopular Iraq situation, corrpution, government ineptness, etc. I’m sure immigration plays a role, too.

GWB is unpopular, which extends to all Republicans. His situation is further damaged by his communication weaknesses.

He has done a lousy job of impacting opinion about the positives—economy, our safety from further islamic attacks, etc.

For GWB the good news is he got a 2nd term. The other news is he squandered it much like his Dad.

[Neu Pragmatist]

You’re exactly right . We could put up the best candidate ever, but when Bush gets done pushing the party over the cliff with this immigration bill, it won’t matter who we put up. The base will most assuredly sit it out after this immigration mess, and it will trickle down to the congessional elections as well . We are in for some rough times....

[backhoe]

The Republican “brand” is badly damaged. Some rightly and some wrongly. It is burdened by unpopular Iraq situation, corrpution, government ineptness, etc. I’m sure immigration plays a role, too. GWB is unpopular, which extends to all Republicans. His situation is further damaged by his communication weaknesses. He has done a lousy job of impacting opinion about the positives—economy, our safety from further islamic attacks, etc. For GWB the good news is he got a 2nd term. The other news is he squandered it much like his Dad.

You're right.

[no dems]

I’m in total agreement with what you said; 100%. I could add more to it but no need to do so.
I agree with the premise but.......John Edwards? Especially when Hillary doesn’t beat them in the poll, how can John Edwards?