[NormalGuy]

I agree it would be great for Dr Rice to run and win for Governor before running for president. But even without that, she is currently our strongest candidate. I expect she and Bush will continue to have many small wins in international policy. Over time it will be clear that the UN needs us; we do not need the self-appointed "global community". Only in the unlikely case that the Bush/Rice foreign policy is a disaster in the eyes of military veterans would she be a weak candidate.

Not being from TX, Hutchison has the image of a wishy washy person who stands for nothing but going along with other people's agendas. She does not project being a "leader".

Historically, governors, not senators, have been the best candidates. What GOP governor is going to emerge with a reputation, a following, an issue, an agenda? with something that will attract supporters and media?

[TASMANIANRED]

Don't know but there has only been 1 senator elected directly from the senate in about 100 years.

Voters want someone with executive experience.

All the "comity" and I say that with as much derision as possible is the exact opposite of what you want as POTUS.