Posted on 05/24/2005 7:19:20 AM PDT by GWB00
If there’s one Republican I see a benefit for after the filibuster compromise, it is George Allen. Allen has spoken forcefully on the issue, and beat Frist to the punch in calling for a vote on filibusters sooner rather than later. Though Allen was not seen as one of the major players on this issue, he has also been an unusually strong advocate for confirming John Bolton without delay. There is a growing sentiment from Beltway Buzz readers and many in the conservative movement that Allen is showing more leadership qualities in the Senate than the actual Majority Leader.
Like Frist, voters will judge how Allen responds to the compromise and what moves he makes in ensuring confirmation for Bush’s future nominees. In the meantime, Allen has shown himself to possess the style of leadership most voters look for in their presidential nominees. It’s far too early to make broad proclamations, but never too early to note progress.
A Rodham/Obama ticket? No way that would get elected!
Damn! The things I miss by being at work! What's Laura's take on The Compromise?
At first I was hesitant with supporting Allen cause he is a Senator, however, the more I hear about him, the more I like him. If he wins in 06 and he runs in 08 I'm supporting him..
Here in Austin, they have her first hour from 11 - 12 and the other from 9 - 11. Kind of weird hearing her second and third hours live and then the start at 11, so I don't know how she started her program.
The second and part of the third hour have been filled with outrage at the RINOs for the most part.
I am PO'ed to say the least. Note new tag line as of today.
Allen all the way!!!
He appears to be someone worth watching.
Oh, she is PO'd ... BIG TIME!!! She's calling Lindsey Graham MIT....McCain in Training.
McVain is finished. His head is just too inflated for him to realize it.
If the shoe fits! Thanks for the update.
I would never vote for McCain period..
Condi has never run for anything and I don't think she has the desire/fire/ego to be a candidate. She is more of the intellectual mold. Saw downthread someone favoring Elizabeth Dole, but that might be too southern a ticket with Virginia and NC (only Democrats can run two southerners from adjoining states). I could go for Coleman with Allen. That would be MY dream ticket. It's not as if the Republicans are lacking for young, charasmatic, electable candidates.
Since Warner resigned from the Republican Party last evening, it puts Allen in a very strong position.
My favorite is Allen. V/P is the tossup. I want a strong stance on illegals. How about Tancredo or J D Hayworth.
Ditto that!
McCain thinks he has the "moderate" vote. Too me, 99% of moderates are people who do not like politics, do not have strong principles and are easily swayed by the MSM. I know, I used to be one (although I mostly identified with the not liking politicians part). I think the "moderate" voter pool is shrinking with the new phase of information out there, they are beginning to wake up to how politics affects them, and with louder voices on the conservative side, it is easier to turn right without being shunned.
Do you believe judges should have an up or down vote or don't you? Do you believe elections have meaning or don't you? Do you believe America is the best country to be a superpower or don't you? Do you believe socialism is bad or good? Answer the questions, "moderates."
Sorry, I'm sick of "moderates/centrists."
Me too!
Leni
Thanks for the ping, Corin. This writeup surprises me not at all.
The Governor of Virginia is not allowed to run for re-election. AFAIK that has always been the case.
I wonder whether a Governor could skip a term then run again. Perhaps someone here more familiar with Virginia politics can inform us.
I find Allen infinitely preferable to RINO John Warner, VA's other Senator.
George Allen is my uy too, at this point.
His former governorship helps him tremendously!
Sets him apart from the other senators, since senators are rarely elected POTUS. JFK was the last one, and IMO, his wasn't really elected on the up and up.
I am mighty taken with John Thune too. Absolutely adore that man.
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