Bush 44? [Jeb Bush for President]

Opinion Journal ^ | Aug 9, 2005 | BRENDAN MINITER

[JohnnyZ]

There have to be many other options available and we have plenty of time left to find and push him or her.

Well, maybe. I don't exactly want to see several conservative candidates run and split the primary vote and let a moderate grab the nomination, but what we've got so far isn't as good as Jeb.

Sam Brownback -- honest, principled, upstanding conservative
George Allen -- likely nominee, I like him on most everything, but his tolerance of abortion until brainwave activity (40 days?) is obviously not ideal
Tim Pawlenty -- conservative with populist streak, I'm with him on the fundamental issues, has to get reelected first
Mark Sanford -- says he's not running, conservative but his libertarian streak results in some strange votes

So at this point I'm looking at a choice between two candidates, maybe three if Pawlenty runs. That's a fairly constrained choice. As for other candidates, possibly, but it takes mega$$$ to run a campaign, and if we're gonna get someone else we'd better start soon.

[newcats]

while trolls like you vote for somebody like McCainiac or the Witch herself just to spite yourself.

Spoken like a true mindless Bush-bot.
A troll...Yea right. Just because someone disagrees with you, that automatically makes them a troll.
And BTW, when did I bash Bush? If I was bashing anyone it was the Bush-bots (like you). Best know what you are talking about before you start your juvenile, knee-jerk reaction name calling.

[proudpapa]

Jeb would be a great candidate. He would remove Florida from the competition. He'd win the south and he'd have a stronger appeal with catholics and latinos.

BUSH/RICE in '08

[proud American in Canada]

Ronald Reagan was much more than a movie star. He was a sports announcer, he toured the country giving speeches as a spokesman for GE, and he served in the Army. He was indeed a self-made man, not an elite.

http://www.reaganlibrary.com/reagan/biography/

[JohnnyZ]

The reality is Hillary is going to win the Blue states they are solid more solid than the South.

The Upper Midwest and Great Lakes remain battleground areas, as well as the Southwest.

Kerry won Wisconsin (barely, and yes there was indeed fraud and criminal sabotage of GOP GOTV efforts), Minnesota, Michigan, and Pennsylvania by less than 4% each.

[proud American in Canada]

Clinton was a self made man and regardless of how you feel about him that is a positive in my book regardless of his other failings

Please see my post 44, Sentis. As a matter of fact, I almost wrote that about Clinton as well.

I admire and respect the President, but the reality is that he got where he is today because of money and powerful connections. Neither Clinton or Reagan had those to help them when they started their careers.

I have nothing against rich people, either, just pointing out a fact.

[Lancey Howard]

I like Jeb okay, but I think the nation would be more comfortable with a President who doesn't get stared down by a county probate judge. Just my opinion.

[ABG(anybody but Gore)]

Tell me, where does DU end, and Pat Buchanan begin?

[ezo4]

no kinding! no more bush's or clinton's.

[JohnnyZ]

Clinton was a self made man and regardless of how you feel about him that is a positive in my book regardless of his other failings

I, too, much prefer people who start at the bottom and lie, cheat, and sell their soul to the Devil to get to the top to someone who starts off at or near the top and doesn't have to do those things.

You see, it matters how a "self-made man" becomes that way.

[ABG(anybody but Gore)]

Yes, it's admirable that a self-made man sold out this country to China for nuclear secrets. You'll understand if I don't stand up and applaud this service to all 280 million of us.

[newcats]

Funny...these kind of insults by someone with your screen name.
Thanks for the belly laugh.

[ABG(anybody but Gore)]

You're most welcome, troll. Us oldtimers aim to please.

[NJ_gent]

I'm not giving my vote to anyone who has supported illegals getting drivers licenses. Any candidate wanting my vote in '08 better convince me that they're going to do everything in their power to deport illegals and secure our borders and coasts. The security of our borders and coasts is the single biggest issue for me with what's going on in the world. Supporting or rewarding those who breech our border security measures inspires others to attempt the same thing, which bolsters the smuggler market and weakens our national security.

No support from me for anyone who doesn't believably pledge to secure this country!

[kalee]

LOL perfect analysis

[montag813]

Please no more Bushes.

[Sentis]

I remember Clinton's wife doing alot more of that than Clinton and lets stop fooling ourselves about politicians and pretending that they don't all lie. You can have your hate of the man I am not a hater I can see good in almost everyone Clinton included. I can also see the bad and i would much rather have a self made man than another trust fund baby of any kind in the whitehouse.

[newcats]

Sticks and stones.

[Antoninus]

No thanks. This country needs some new blood.

Allen for pres!