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President 2008: Keep an Eye on George Allen
NRO: The Corner ^ | 01/05/2005 | Rich Lowry

Posted on 01/05/2005 11:26:57 AM PST by WoodstockCat

PREMATURE 2008 PUNDITRY [Rich Lowry ] Here is how one GOP insider sees the state of play (in other words, not necessarily my take on things). Rudy Guiliani wasn't fundamentally hurt by the Kerik flap. Its ultimately Kerik's problem, not Giuliani's. The former mayor is loved by GOP crowds and has great all-around political skills. He has something of George W. Bush's ability to connect with individuals in a crowded room. He was a wonderful surrogate for Bush last year. But his problem on gays, guns, and abortion is probably insurmountable. It is likely he can't fix it short of totally revising his positions, and that will be difficult given his tough-guy, straight-shooter image. Bill Frist is in perhaps the strongest position. He will soak up publicity as Senate Majority Leader, leading on issues like judges. He headed the senatorial committee when the GOP took back the Senate. He is close to the White House, has a good relationship with Dick Cheney, and is loyal to Bush. He is pro life and knows how to talk to socially conservative audiences. He will be able to raise a ton of money. Jeb Bush won't run. He is arguably the most talented GOP officeholder in the country. He would probably be the strongest GOP candidate. But he considers the dynastic issue too serious to overcome. Because of his family and faith, he doesn't lust after the job like most politicians. And he is 52 in February, so is young enough to wait, eight years if neccessary (he probably wouldn't take the VP slot if offered). The theory is that he has to skip at least one cycle the way W did to have some distance from his dad and the way Hillary did to have some distance from Bill. George Allen is a politician to watch. He wears cowboy boots, he is tall and handsome, he doesn't take himself too seriously, he's a solid conservative, and he's putting together a tip-notch team. It will be hard for any senator to get traction, however, when the Senate Majority Leader is running. Mitt Romney is going to have a hard time connecting with the social sonservative base of the party given his Mormon faith--just a fact of life. For what it's worth... Posted at 02:08 PM


TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: 2008; allen2008; georgeallen; president; republican; richlowry; rnc
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To: WoodstockCat; kristinn; Angelwood; LiberteeBell; 1 Olgoat; 103198; 11Bush; a6intruder; aculeus; ...

Dear Old Dominion FReepers...more scuttlebutt about our boy George Allen runnin' fer POTUS...MUD


121 posted on 01/05/2005 2:02:32 PM PST by Mudboy Slim (RE-IMPEACH Osama bil Clinton!!)
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To: WoodstockCat; kristinn; Angelwood; LiberteeBell; 1 Olgoat; 103198; 11Bush; a6intruder; aculeus; ...

Dear Old Dominion FReepers...more scuttlebutt about our boy George Allen runnin' fer POTUS...MUD


122 posted on 01/05/2005 2:02:41 PM PST by Mudboy Slim (RE-IMPEACH Osama bil Clinton!!)
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To: WoodstockCat

Bush is a business executive at heart with a Harvard MBA. Savvy business executives implement effective succession plans.

Bush may have a succession plan that sees Cheney serving through the 2006 election, resigning to become an advisor to the upcoming 2008 campaign. Then George Bush could appoint George Allen as his VP -- especially if a Republican governor is elected after Warner's term is up.

There would then be an sense of incumbency running against the Democrat pack in 2008 together with 2 years more of national name recognition for Allen and Bush's personal political grooming for the job when he retires from office.


123 posted on 01/05/2005 2:10:33 PM PST by Agamemnon
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To: WoodstockCat

Bush is a business executive at heart with a Harvard MBA. Savvy business executives implement effective succession plans.

Bush may have a succession plan that sees Cheney serving through the 2006 election, resigning to become an advisor to the upcoming 2008 campaign. Then George Bush could appoint George Allen as his VP -- especially if a Republican governor is elected after Warner's term is up.

There would then be an sense of incumbency running against the Democrat pack in 2008 together with 2 years more of national name recognition for Allen and Bush's personal political grooming for the job when he retires from office.


124 posted on 01/05/2005 2:10:33 PM PST by Agamemnon
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To: Hammerhead
Add to that, that Susan Allen is very much like Laura Bush: grace personified with a steel core.

George has my support the nanosecond he declares. . .

125 posted on 01/05/2005 2:13:35 PM PST by Salgak (don't mind me: the orbital mind control lasers are making me write this. . .)
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To: loreldan

Yes, Senators do not win very often.....so....put Owens on top:-)


126 posted on 01/05/2005 2:27:07 PM PST by moondoggie
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To: Mudboy Slim

I know I can make it from northern Accomac County to Hampton Roads in 2-2.5 hours.........


127 posted on 01/05/2005 2:29:27 PM PST by Gabz
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To: Agamemnon

Makes a lot of sense to me. I love the idea of George Allen becoming VP in 06


128 posted on 01/05/2005 2:39:21 PM PST by Coldwater Creek ('We voted like we prayed")
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To: WoodstockCat

http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a36025ceb20ee.htm

To: mrsmith
Did you happen to bookmark (or favorites) the thread where I posted the articles about Allen that you alerted me to? I'd like to place a link to them in the candidate discussions that come up from time to time. We could be the "draft Allen" committee. :^D
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129 posted on 01/05/2005 2:40:25 PM PST by mrsmith
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To: Anthem

Quoted you above.


130 posted on 01/05/2005 2:43:46 PM PST by mrsmith
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To: moondoggie
Yes, Senators do not win very often.....so....put Owens on top:-)

But they don't win very often for a reason... little to no executive experience.

Allen WAS a governor.

131 posted on 01/05/2005 2:50:05 PM PST by IMRight ("Eye" See BS)
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To: Mudboy Slim

Hey, I like Allen...would love to see him run and have said that for a long time. If not 2008, then 2012...he's young enough, I believe!!


132 posted on 01/05/2005 2:58:16 PM PST by GummyIII (A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.)
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To: DC_Diva

I guess I'm in better shape than you are. Jack Reid stood tall against the tax increases, but Stosch need to go.


133 posted on 01/05/2005 3:00:29 PM PST by Doohickey ("This is a hard and dirty war, but when it's over, nothing will ever be too difficult again.”)
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To: Corin Stormhands

Add me to the G. Allen ping list, too, please!


134 posted on 01/05/2005 3:10:44 PM PST by GummyIII (A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.)
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To: WoodstockCat

Virgina, home of Presidents, bump.


135 posted on 01/05/2005 3:16:10 PM PST by aculeus
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To: All

Bump to remind all Virginia FReepers to donate! We're number 8 on the scoreboard. That's SICK!


136 posted on 01/05/2005 5:00:34 PM PST by Doohickey ("This is a hard and dirty war, but when it's over, nothing will ever be too difficult again.”)
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To: Corin Stormhands

Please put me on your ping list as well.


137 posted on 01/05/2005 6:47:43 PM PST by Kath (Luvya Dubya)
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To: Corin Stormhands; Mudboy Slim; Iowa Granny


George Allen Bio

Thanks for the pings. George Allen is the number one draft pick in my book. His going out there and connecting with the Iowa delegation tells me he's testing the waters and that's great news!

138 posted on 01/05/2005 7:02:56 PM PST by Ligeia
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To: IMRight; moondoggie
Allen WAS a governor.

He also served part of a term in Congress until the RATS redistricted him out.

139 posted on 01/05/2005 7:21:51 PM PST by Corin Stormhands (No tag line to see here. Move along...)
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To: Doohickey
Bump to remind all Virginia FReepers to donate! We're number 8 on the scoreboard.

Hey! I'm a monthly donor.

140 posted on 01/05/2005 7:23:04 PM PST by Corin Stormhands (No tag line to see here. Move along...)
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