[LS]

Here's my radical suggestion:

Rush Limbaugh for RNC Chairman.

I'm serious.

1) Whatever happens with the "Fairness Doctrine," this wold make it impossible to shut Rush up.

2) While from time to time almost everyone may have "an" issue with Rush, he is the single most galvanizing conservative in America, and would ignite the grassroots like no one else.

3) He has terrific public skills, is a good debator (though not great), will not be intimidated, believes in "brass knuckle" politics, has exceptional business contacts (more than anyone else in the "running"), KNOWS a business model and how to organize from nothing, and would have access to media that virtually no one else will have.

He might say he "couldn't take the pay cut," but in fact he can shelter his wealth and wouldn't have to. I can't think of one other person who would better unite the grass roots, the rich contributors, and have a good media presence.

[Hardastarboard]

is a good debator (though not great)

Agreed with all of your points. The one I cite above especially caught my eye, because I've long believed it to be true. Good catch.

[palady]

"Here's my radical suggestion: Rush Limbaugh for RNC Chairman I'm serious."

I don't think it's a radical suggestion. Go Rush!!