Two other possibilities, as I doubt that the VP is going to change his mind...
a.) Senator John Cornyn of Texas
b.) General Tommy Franks (retired)
I think a ticket of Cornyn for President and former Virginia Governor (and Senator) George Allen would be dynamite.
Unfortunately, I don't think SecDef Rumsfeld could be convinced to run for President, although he would be AWESOME.
You are the only other person I have seen mention John Cornyn. I agree, I think he ought to be considered. Of course then there would be talk that the GOP was dominated by TX but so what. Cornyn seems well respected and he is veyr articulate.
Gen Franks would be a good choice also. If neither of these men want to run then I think we should go with a younger generation of leaders, most notably Sen George Allen and Govs Pawlenty or Sanford.
He's too old, anyway. He'd be 76 when he took office.
Unfortunately, I don't think SecDef Rumsfeld could be convinced to run for President, although he would be AWESOME.
I disagree!! Although I like the man, the MSM has given this guy such a bad reputation that it would be difficult for him to overcome. It would be far to risky for the Republican Party.
While Cornyn is a good Senator, he doesnt hold a candle imho to Dick Cheney, the ultimate CEO.
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