[Gipper08]

You do not understand Pence's style.While SIGNIFACANTLY to the right of Bush, the media will not be able to portray Pence like they have Bush.Pence rivals Reagan in his ability to control the media.Pence's style is optimistic and he will bring over more crossover Democrats than even McCain would. We will get people (conservative Blacks,Hispanics,Catholics) to become Republicans with CONSERVATISM not moderation.

[sittnick]

I'll give Pence a second look. Reps don't usually fare too well. The last ones I remember making any splash were John B. Anderson ('80) and Morris Udall (Dem's '76).

The young Phil Crane fit the mold you describe, and he ran in '80 as the young alternative to Reagan (69 seemed much older back then). He won zilch. But, I'll give the man a listen to.