[AuH2ORepublican]

"I don't think Bill Jones is ever going to get the job..."

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Jones didn't raise enough money to really stand a chance against Boxer in 2004. I agree with you that it would be very difficult for Jones to defeat Feinstein, but if in 2006 the GOP nominates Arnold for Governor, McClintock for Lt. Gov. and Condi Rice for Senator, I think it will motivate members of all wings of the CA GOP to go vote and lead to a victory for all three candidates.

If Rice decides to forgo the Senate race and stay as Secretary of State, then our best candidates against DiFi are probably Congressman Cox (unless he would rather be a federal judge) or Congressman Dreier.

[JesseJane]

I'd love that ticket, but would the GOP stand behind the candidates? Both Jones and McClintock are spectacular choices, but did not have the support of the RNC. I think the RNC has given up on CA.. but with Arnold in the picture, that could present a change. Again, we have the alien and fraud vote to consider.

I will have to do some homework on Cox. I'm not that familiar with his record, (seems I've said that a lot today), but from what I've read he sounds terrific.

We need a strong team with finacial support to energize the CA GOP... I would love to see McClintock as Senator.

[glennaro]

If we had a strong potential nominee they could be well-positioned to run for president if, say, Dick Cheney were to retire/resign as VP during mid-term (for health or personal reasons). Problem is, will we even have a viable nominee by this time next year ...