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I think you're right. Anyone who has his resume and is not a household name, and not just among movement republicans, hasn't got that little bit of "Elvis" it takes to be a poitical superstar or beat Hillary.

GW Bush isn't "Elvis"--he's not a great debater and only passable as an orator. GW Bush is perceived as a good man and conservative by most of the voting electorate and THAT'S the magic formula. You don't need to be "Elvis" as long as you're:

Pro-tax cuts
Pro-strong defense
Pro-Life
Pro-Family

The GOP needs a candidate for 2008 that's all of those things, plus:

Strong on illegal immigration
Serious about ending judicial tyranny

A republican who can combine all those positions with a friendly, congenial manner and no baggage, can easily defeat Hillary nationwide.

Want a recipe for defeat? Nominate a RINO with that "Elvis" thing going.

GW Bush isn't "Elvis"--he's not a great debater and only passable as an orator.

Actually, he is. He has a great deal of charisma in casual encounters and it comes across in the media. He also has the name of another President, and that helped a lot.

If George Allen starts showing up on talking head shows and being charming, and maybe changes his name to "Ike" he might be electable, otherwise he's gonna be another Bob Dole.

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