Did you watch the Representatives fade in the last GOP primary. Hunter, Tancredo, one or two others. Who was the last person to go from the House to the White House. So strike all of the Representatives off your list: Bachman, Pence, Hunter, King off your list.
Cain? Is that Herman Cain? POTUS isn't an entry level job. Also, are we really in the mood for ANOTHER un-vetted President whose biggest qualification is his minority status. A definate no, unless he runs for and wins a Governorship or Senate seat first.
I think that leaves DeMint and Barbour. Both are credible candidates but neither has the star power of Palin. BTW: I'm on record as being not much of a fan of Palin, but I'm starting to view her being the GOP candidatein 2012 as inevitable. DeMint may have the moxie to put up a good campain and give her a run. Barbour - look I hate to say this 'cause I'm an over 50 slightly chubby not very telegenic White guy too, but looks count in this age and Barbour - who was the last President who looked like him? It was certainly pre-TV.
So, of you list only DeMint survives to merit serious consideration.
Boulton has never won anything either. He did not even win Senate confirmation, he was recess appointed.
Aren't we done with hawkish neo-cons yet?
Not qualified, not likely to make it even if he tries.
Support whomever you want