[CynicalBear]

>>That all would be deminished by a failed presidential campaign.<<

You mean like it did Huckabee, McCain, or some of the other candidates who lost in the primaries who have gone on to large speaking fees and influential endorsements?

[ontap]

I have not heard of any big speaking deals for McCain and The point about Huckebee is well taken but what did the other also rans get? Rudy is the only one I remember!!