With that as the fundamental premise, who is there? Newt certainly has the ideas. Ditto Santorum. And Giuliani has shown the grit and instinct. I think the GOP nomination comes down to those 3 people, with Romney as VP candidate at best.
What about Dems? Hilary! has the cash, but can she position herself as a hawk on defense to gain votes in the primary?
" the GOP will only nominate someone who can be a leader in wartime."
I have posted this prospective ticket more than once and still feel it to be viable. We may need another Ike in 2008, and run a military man.
"Franks and Rice" sound like the blue plate special to me.