[GraniteStateConservative]

McCollum was an awful candidate. He couldn't beat a lowly Insurance Commissioner for an open Republican Senate seat. Has Bush appointed him to some post in the administration? No, because he's not viewed as politically viable or worthy of support. Here's a guy who spent 20 years in the House and served 6 years as the Crime Subcommittee Chair, and couldn't establish any statewide network for a Senate run during that time. Mark Foley will get the nomination before Bill.

[Jeb08]

I agree with you about McCollum, but in his defense, his status as a Clinton impeachment manager hurt him in 2000; it would not necessarily hurt him in 2004. Still, it is important to find the best possible candidate (Frank Brogan) in order that Bush wins the state easily in two years. I also like Tom Gallagher, who bowed out of the 2000 race to make room for McCollum. Jacksonville mayor John Delaney and Reps. Dave Weldon and Mark Foley could also be attractive candidates.