[MEGoody]

I define "viable" as someone who can beat Hillary.

I view Hillary as very beatable. Too many people just hate her, and there are many who like her that know she would not make a good President because of her tendency to rub people the wrong way. Besides, I'm not convinced the U.S. is ready for a female President.

Duncan Hunter has impressive conservative credentials, but IMHO he will not be the nominee.

You could be right. But Reagan was not considered a viable candidate at this point in the election cycle.

He has neither the money, nor the organization.

Lots of time left to fix those issues. He sure has some enthusiastic supporters on FR.

I think Newt is brilliant and would love to vote for him, but I don't think he will be the nominee and he doesn't have broad based support.

I think Newt's 'dirty laundry' would do him in.

I haven't given up on getting a more conservative candidate on the ballot than Rudy or McCain. Since Rudy hasn't even filled out paperwork or declared himself a Republican candidate yet, he might not even be on the ballot.

[sitetest]

Dear MEGoody,

"I view Hillary as very beatable."

I agree. In fact, I know Democrats who agree with this.

I don't think that Mrs. Clinton is a slam-dunk for the Democrat nomination.


sitetest

[PSYCHO-FREEP]

I wouldn't hold your breath too long.

Rudy hasn't made the announcement yet because he doesn't have to. He is still strongly in the lead without it.

All this speculation that he will turn Democrat or independent at any moment is mostly wishful thinking. Give it time, he will eventually open up his campaign when he has all of his ducks in a row. This is a winning strategy from the very start.

He will enter the race when the time suits his advantage.

[Jane Austen]

My thoughts also. Since Rudy was afraid to run against Hillary in the last election, I don't see him getting the nomination.