Which Republican Will Be Elected President in 2008?

[Pike1483]

Originally posted by moe.ron
So, you are hoping for a Presidential candidate that would piss somebody off? very good way to choose your leader there.

I thought so, too

[breathesgelatin]

I would hope for McCain. I respect his political career and views very much even if I do not agree with them always. He is a very admirable person. He would certainly give the country a vigorous and articulate debate with his opponent and I would love to watch it. However I suspect that he's not interested in running. Who knows though?

I don't like Rudy Giuliani at all. That's a purely gut judgment of mine on just his demeanor. Something about him bothers me. He's fairly moderate however--but that might hurt him in terms of getting the nomination. I'm not that familiar with Republican hierarchy, but he doesn't strike me as someone the party would back for national office.

Jeb Bush: no way. I don't see that there's any way in heck this could happen. Not in terms of what he wants to do, or what the Republicans would go for.

Arnold I find hilarious and he's pretty liberal (HA) but I don't predict or support the Constitution being changed to favor him.

I despise Frist and his views. Please no...

Tom DeLay is obnoxious too. I don't want another Texas-style president.

So in short... McCain or Giuliani.

[AznSAE]

arnold for vp then

[breathesgelatin]

Originally posted by AznSAE
arnold for vp then

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the VP have to be eligible to be president to run...?? I'm genuinely curious.

[PhiPsiRuss]

Frist is an interesting possibility. He is very likable. How good is he at raising money? If he has that apparatus in place, then he is viable.

McCain has tremendous popular appeal, but has he assembled an effective fund raising apparatus? He didn't have it in 2000. If he has the right people working for him, my guess is that he would be the front runner. I don't think that age will be an issue. Republicans nominated Dole in 1996, and he was no spring chicken.

Giuliani has raised a ridiculous ammount of money for Republicans all over America since 1993. A lot of people owe him. Only Jeb Bush has better fund raising potential. The Republican primaries are not all about money, and his social views could kill him. However, if Giuliani is the only credible pro-choice candidate in the field, he could divide and conquer.

If Jeb Bush doesn't want to run, he doesn't want to run. He is allowed to change his mind.

One thing that the 2008 Republicans won't have to worry about is appealing to Democrats. The economy will be so hot that it will be almost impossible for a Democrat to win.

[AznSAE]

Originally posted by breathesgelatin
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the VP have to be eligible to be president to run...?? I'm genuinely curious.

i believe that anyone can be vp. but, if the president dies or resigns while in office, the vice president will not be president if he was not born in the us. i believe presidency will go to the speaker of the house. i heard it in history class once. i may be wrong.

[The1calledTKE]

Originally posted by AznSAE
i believe that anyone can be vp. but, if the president dies or resigns while in office, the vice president will not be president if he was not born in the us. i believe presidency will go to the speaker of the house. i heard it in history class once. i may be wrong.

It would go to the Secretary of State before the speaker I think.

[AznSAE]

arnold is out. he can't be vp or president unless changes are made.

the Vice President must satisfy the same constitutional qualifications as the President; that is, the Vice President must be a natural-born citizen of the United States, at least thirty-five years of age, and a resident of the United States for 14 years.

presidential successions:

1. Vice President
2. Speaker of the House of Representatives
3. President pro tempore of the Senate
4. Secretary of State
5. Secretary of the Treasury
6. Secretary of Defense
7. Attorney General

[mrblonde]

Take THAT, Al Haig.

[cash78mere]

Originally posted by Rudey
When separated from his evil wife he moved in with his good friend Koeppel and his gay partner.
-Rudey

and what facts do you have that make his wife so evil? i thought the rule on GC was to not give an opinion unless you have facts written to back it up.

[KEYBOARDCOURAGE]

Originally posted by cash78mere
and what facts do you have that make his wife so evil? i thought the rule on GC was to not give an opinion unless you have facts written to back it up.

THE RULE ON GC IS TO BE A PUNK AND HIDE BEHIND THE COMPUTER!

JUST LIKE YOU!

I BET YOU WOULDN'T BE FRONTIN LIKE THIS IN REEEEAL LIFE!!!

[Rudey]

Originally posted by cash78mere
and what facts do you have that make his wife so evil? i thought the rule on GC was to not give an opinion unless you have facts written to back it up.

How she treated him.

Now I believe I had asked you earlier why you liked Eminem and you couldn't respond. It wasn't a fact thing, you just had nothing to say. I guess you really love showing you're not the brightest, huh teacher?

-Rudey

[abaici]

Originally posted by IowaStatePhiPsi
There's really no reason to keep the naturally-born requirement these days. And I think it could pass through enough states in time for the next election if it quickly gets out of Congress.

Yes, there is. Your first loyalty will always be to your country of origin. If not, there's something wrong with you.

[AznSAE]

Originally posted by abaici
Yes, there is. Your first loyalty will always be to your country of origin. If not, there's something wrong with you.

we moved to the states when i was 8 months old. i will not support or be loyal to my country of origin. been here 24 years. i am a united states citizen, i vote, and i pay taxes. i dont think there is anything wrong with me if i dont support my birth country. however, i may go back and visit or vacation for a few days to supporty their tourist economy

[AGDee]

McCain is on Leno... I truly do like this guy and voted for him in the primary in 2000. He didn't have the funding back then because the Republican party was pushing Bush. McCain would have won a landslide because the Dems would have voted for him over Gore.

Dee