Hagel, McCain, nor Pataki stand a chance of making it out of the Republican primaries. Conservatives cannot stand two faced Liberals.
Liberalism on a position may not endear a Republican to me, but I can tolerate dissent. On issue of character none of these three merit nomination. Once this election is over we need to begin prepping conservatives to challenge these people within their primaries.
I think Pataki is more of a stand up guy than either Hagel or McCain.
I think Mitt Romney is a real conservative and an attractive candidate. ROmney could be someone's Veep. He'sa fiscal conservative, conservative on all the social issues and handsome and good on tv.
I also like Mark Sanford from SC. Other than that, we have a pretty weak bench. I do love Governor Barbour. He is so down home and likable.