"The other problem is that Bush has not groomed a successor for 2008. No one in the Party, so far as I can see, has the guts, intelligence, and communication ability to square off against Senator Clinton."
I think Tancredo could give her a run for her money. He has the guts to speak out against illegal immigration, despite the threats against him and the public villification.
"She will do absolutely whatever it takes to win."
Without a doubt. That is why the Republican candidate will have to have nerves of steel and very skilled bodyguards. Not to mention a vigorous campaign team to successfully counter any smearing done by Hillary.
"Bush has more or less abdicated on any meaningful domestic agenda for the last five months."
I've noticed. Sadly he seems to spend time vacationing or simply spending money. He's become incredibly apathetic, it's sad to see the liberal press seemingly feasting on him.
Respectfully, Tom Tancredo has absolutely no chance. He will never gain the nomination, and would be engulfed by the Clinton machine in a moment. Tancredo is known by hardcore Republicans because of one issue; Hillary Clinton is the titular head of the American New Left. Politically they exist on entirely different planes.