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That's exactly our point - there are MANY perfectly acceptable pro-life Republicans. I favor Allen myself. Why would we want a pro-choice like McCain or Giuliani?

Actually, even discussing the possiblity of a pro-choice Republican presidential candidacy is an exercise in futility - it'll never happen because we'll weed them out in the primaries. I hope McCain & Giuliani realize that, and don't run, thereby discouraging pro-life R's with less name recognition.

I think as the 2008 election comes closer, Rudy and McCain's support will dwindle, but not necessarily because of the pro-choice issue. I think people, and even some Republican voters, are starstruck. Rudy and McCain are WIDELY known . . . and Rudy is incredibly likable. As the election gets closer though, people will learn more about and start to like folks like George Allen, Mitt Romney, etc. Right now, they're basically just known by the people they represent and political junkies like most FReepers.

Did you read the analysis on the Dem Primaries (Terry McAwful) yesterday. They now "realize" the compacted time frame, along with lousy candidates, worked to their detriment. They had thought it would be a great thing. In the case of the Dems -- it's looking like a Primary run with Hillary, Kerry, Edwards and probably Sharpton and who knows who else in '08. If we get a compressed schedule in 08 and elect Rudy or McCain then we ALL need to suck it up and go out full bore for the Republican Party.

Like I've said '08 isn't a year for idology or principal -- if anyone thinks this year was important, '08 will be even more so. In our case I suspect the more moderate Republicans will strongly support the final Republican ticket; but if the far, right Republicans choose '08 to try and make a point and they end up voting Libertarian (or not at all) then we're all $crewed!

Hillary has a 46% base. They thought she couldn't win NY with an under 50% base, she did! There is a lot of people in this country who know nothing about politics and vote for the person and not the ideology.

Sure there is a lot of people in our party that would make great Presidents. Most won't run.

Personally, I hope George Allen runs. I think he could be a great candidate and he has a history that would serve us all well.