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I think it would be difficult to lose, run again, and win.

Gov Jeb Bush pulled it off, too, because he lost his first governor's race in 1994. Then he came back to win in 1998; then he made history in 2002 by becoming the first GOP gov to ever win a 2nd term in this state.

So, Gov Bush overcame real adversity, in my view. But his party did not abandon Gov Bush; instead, Gov Bush went on to lead his party, and he is still head of the FL GOP as far as I know. Also, Lincoln lost a lot of races before winning and becoming one of our greatest presidents, if not the greatest.

But, these are all Republicans. It seems like if you are a Dem and you lose, then, they are done with you -- they don't want anything to do with you ever again.

Seems like a different mindset when compared to Republicans past and present, in light of LIncoln and FL's Favorite Governor -- Jeb Bush. :)

The Rats seem to have perfected the art of throwing up a sacrificial lamb against strong Republicans. They NEVER liked Dukakis or Kerry. It was just like, well, if it sticks, fine.

If you are a Dem, the left believes you should automatically win and gives you one chance. Then you are given the playbook, the message, the pop culture, massive unreported monies, dead voters by the thousand, and the media. In their mind, "Who could lose with all those advantages?"

Republicans nominate retreads sometimes, and very often people that have ran in the primaries before. But the only actual nominees to get more than one try were Nixon and Dole. Bobdole made a career of running for president. He ran the year Reagan was elected in 1980 and got about two votes. He always stunk up the place. Yet the GOP foisted him on us so Clinton could be re-elected. Great job, Bob. Go sell some Viagra.

Kerry is going nowhere in a party of fanatics, nuts, and diversity whackos. They blame him personally for the last loss. One of the liberals' most pointed defects of character involves a lack of forgiveness. Kerry is toast.