[sittnick]

Lincoln had not been in the House for over 15 years, and Garfireld was Speaker. Lincoln had the advantage of a FOUR way race that allowed him to win with 39% of the vote. We won't have that this time.

I like Pence, but of the papabile, I would go with Brownback, and then Allen.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Lincoln had not been in the House for 12 years, having just served the one term and not running for a 2nd. He was actually offered, but refused, the Governorship of the Oregon Territory. James Garfield never served as Speaker, though did serve in the House, but he was a Senator-elect when he took office as President.

[Gipper08]

Only Pence can unite fiscal,Social,immigration,and second amendment conservatives.Brownback's only support would come from social conservatives.Allen has the support of political insiders,political junkies etc.Allen will have a problem getting die hard pro life support and die hard fiscal conservative support.I am not interested in half of a conservative for President.

[Gipper08]

Also,the idea that you have to be Governor or a SENATOR (for crying out loud)to be President is nuts. The idea that 8 years in Washington is not enough "experience" to be President is anathema to everything conservatives believe in.I want the guy who has the most experience fighting Socialism.Pence has more of that than the entire field combined.BTW nationwide Pence's,Allen's and Brownback's name ID are all less than 5%,so that is a non factor.