There is one presidential candidate whom you are forgetting who could immediately become a tier I candidate vs Romney and McCain, should he regretably lose on Tuesday night. His name is Rick Santorum.
Rick may also have his choice of other jobs: UN Ambassador; Bush cabinet position; federal appellate court Third Circuit.
You want WW III?: Bush could nominate Santorum to be a justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Rick would make a great ambassador or judge, but he's even better as Senator!
Boy, that is a great thought. Santorum running in '08 would drive the Dems way over the cliff.