[Sonny M]

I like his comments on immigration, but I'll wait to see how he votes.

FWIW, regardless of who runs in 2008, I will not vote for anyone who is NOT pro-life (no Romney, no Rudy) and not pro 2nd amendment (no McCain).

And since Mike Pence isn't running that may make Allen the most conservative one running.

[jackbenimble]

I like his comments on immigration, but I'll wait to see how he votes.

Good idea! In the past he has supported shamnesty. He is singing a new tune in this speech and I don't think we have much reason to trust him.

[HarmlessLovableFuzzball]

For me Allen is out. I don't think he has any deep convictions on the immigration issue, he is just testing the waters. But I am watching Tancredo closely. He may not have any real chances but I like what he is saying.

[Fudd Fan]

George Allen ping!

[mark3681]

I like the guys comments too. However, I believe it has been proven, time and time again, that it is hard to trust any of them anymore. As a previous poster stated, let's wait to see how he votes.
Also, Pence would be a great candidate, with the exception of two things:
1 - He is not known nationally.
2 - When he got spanked by the leaders for his 500 million dollar budget cutting ideas, he folded like a cheap lawn chair.

[Antoninus]

Allen is looking like the best of the bunch for '08.

The last George we had from Virginia didn't do such a bad job as president.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Is America ready for another George wearing cowboy boots?

At least this George sounds like he would know how to cut spending.

[MikeA]

I have real worries about George Allen not being ready for prime time. I watched him on CNN's Late Edition back in September get absolutely creamed by Barbara Boxer. Boxer is a total dimbulb who just spouted one lie after another. I was literally shouting at the TV about what he should be saying to refute her, but he just sat there looking like a deer in the headlights. He never once deviated from his pre-fab script and just let Boxer's lies and distortions go unanswered. I was flabbergasted.

So I thought, maybe he just had a bad day. Then I saw him do the exact same thing when paired up against Chuckles Schumer, Dem. Rep. Jane Harman and R.I. Senator Jack Reed on various other political chat shows. The guy just froze up and didn't know how to knock their no-brainer lies right out of the park! I mean, if this guy can't refute the basic uninspired talking points of Democratic partisans, then the likely Dem. nominee Hillary Clinton will eat this guy alive in the presidential race.

Nope, the GOP cannot afford to run a dimbulb against a superstar. We need to find someone more capable than Allen. I mean, this might sound superficial but he doesn't even look or sound presidential. I'm telling you, if we nominate this empty suit, he will become the GOP's John Kerry in '08. We better look elsewhere for a candidate.

[libs_kma]

"We need to focus on what’s essential: national defense and the military […] then we need to bind down Congress with the Constitution."

Ya gotta like that...and tax cuts too!

[Montfort]

George Allen is definitely my favorite.

I would not vote for Hagel or McCain.

[Names Ash Housewares]

Governors DO tend to win.

Senators rarely so, not since JFK.

[sitetest]

I could vote for Sen. Allen with few hesitations.

[GOP_1900AD]

I sure hope so, or else it's either going to be McCainiac or Shrillery.

[HitmanLV]

Whether a person is pro life or not isn't important. If the goal is to change the law of the land via the USSC, it doesn't even matter if the proposed Justice is pro life or not.

A person can be pro life or pro abortion and still recognize the Roe decision as a bad one. The personal opinion shouldn't matter.

[Paleo Conservative]

Here's a previously posted thread about Sentor George Allen. I bet his father would be rolling over in his grave if he saw an article about his son calling him a "Cowboy".

Cowboy George (Allen) hailed as the Reagan for ’08
Sunday Times ^ | October 16, 2005 | Sarah Baxter

Posted on 10/15/2005 8:03:01 PM CDT by West Coast Conservative

[stopem]

Exactly, same here, I am very impressed after hearing his comments on Chris Matthews show, I agree let's see how he votes.

[Blackirish]

Another big spending, Fiscally liberal, inarticulate, Southern good ol boy...who spends like a drunk.
Farm Bill---Yes

Highway Bill---Yes

Enertgy Bill---Yes

Medicaid Bill---Yes

[Terpfen]

Jeffersonian ideals on limited government.

He's going to cut the size of the military and ban foreign trade?

[Enduring Freedom]

This is a candidate that can lead America: Senator George Allen.

[Enduring Freedom]

Senator George Allen and family.

[Enduring Freedom]

Senator George Allen, future Commander-In-Chief.