[governsleastgovernsbest]

Senators Frist, Brownback, and Allen leading the field, some say.

Brownback? This is the first time I've seen his name mentioned as a serious contender. I don't know much about him, though my understanding is that he's a solid conservative.

I'd be interested to get FReepers thoughts on two issues:

1. Is he indeed a strong conservative and what can you say about his record and personality?; and
2. Do you see him as a potentially strong contender for the nomination?

[Prophet in the wilderness]

GEORGE ALLEN for PRESIDENT in 2008 !!!!!

[wagglebee]

I've met George Allen a bunch of times. He's a great guy and I've never heard anyone say anything negative about him personally. He was a successful governor, which is considered a big advantage. He is youthful and charismatic. He also did a great job as head of Senate fundraising for the GOP last year.

IMHO, Bill Frist has not given us a great deal to be hopeful about his abilities. The filibuster ordeal has been going on with a GOP majority for two years, it should have been over a long time ago. Frist is a nice guy and he's certainly intelligent, but what has he accomplished as majority leader? The other big problem is Hospital Corporation of America. They were investigated a few years back for overbilling Medicare and Medicaid, they paid a huge fine and the CEO was forced out. If Frist is on the GOP ticket that all comes out again and it could get bad.

Sam Brownback sounds good, but he has ZERO name recognition.