Possible Presidential Canidates for 2008

[Dingo Jellybean]

Okay, this might be a bit early...but I guess I can take a jump start on our next Presidential canidates.

Democrats: John Kerry, Hilary Clinton, Al Gore
Republicans: Rudy Juliani, John McCain

I only listed the most likely of nominees of course. Unless something fatal happens to these 5, one of them will be the next president of the United States.

Personally, I don't have a problem with any of these 5 canidates, but the least preferred is Rudy Juliani. John McCain's more liberal views might appeal to Democrats, but obviously that hurts his chances with some of the more "ultra" conservatives. Hilary Clinton, who will probably still be very popular, is a unique choice...mainly because she'll be the first female ever to run. Al Bore, I mean Gore, would be a nice choice if he still carries some of Clinton's old policies with him...and John Kerry will probably still hold a slight advantage over any of the Democratic nominees, though I still think Hilary Clinton, in terms of popularity, will be more popular than either of them.

Rudy Juliani has some more liberal views, despite being a Republican, but I think he'll switch to a stronger conservative side to kind of seperate himself from John McCain.

Obviously, if John McCain ran with John Kerry(what's with all the Johns?)...maybe things would have been different this year. Kerry offered the vice presidency job and Secretary of State...but McCain had personal agendas. If he accepted Kerry's offer, then he would have to wait at least 8 years to run for president if Kerry was elected. If he helped Bush win(which he did), he would only wait four years.

But I think I speak for most liberals on this forum that we all wouldn't mind too much about John McCain being a Republican president.

[XxSephirothxX]

I'd say he's a LOT better than Bush. I still wish Kerry had won, of course... I can't wait to see Hillary Clinton run. I've heard a lot of people say she will. I find it hard to believe she would win, as I don't see our country as accepting enough yet to have a woman president. Still, I bet she'd do a good job.

[nik0tine]

Don't forget Ralph Nader!

Yeah I wouldn't mind John McCain as president, but most other Republicans are just, no. Personally, id like to see Dennis Kucinich as president.

[Doomgaze]

I'd vote against McCain most likely, unless the democrats trot out someone absolutely pathetic. Again. I'd be happy with him as president, though.

[Shadow Nexus]

FORGET IT, PEOPLE, BUSH WILL HAVE DESTROYED THE WORLD BY 2008!!!



What? Someone had to say it

[eestlinc]

I doubt any of those people will run for President in 2008. Also, it's spelled candidate, and Rudy Guiliani. And McCain is not liberal and he didn't run with Kerry because he is a Republican.

Anyway, some people who I think might run...

Repulicans:
Jeb Bush (gov of Florida)
Mark Racicot (former gov of Montana)
Bill Frist (Senate majority leader)

Democrats:
Mark Warner (gov of Virginia)
Bill Richardson (gov of New Mexico)

[Carnage]

Democrats: John Kerry, Hilary Clinton, Al Gore
Republicans: Rudy Juliani, John McCain

There are a few problems with this
-Kerry
A)Hes cashed out. Spent alot of his wifes money and sold his biggest house.
b)He didnt win this time what makes you think he'll win the next
-Hilary Clinton
A)As horrible as it sounds a female will not become president for a while.
B)Shes a clinton
+Al Gore
A)He might have a chance, He did after all beat bush in 2000.

+Juliani
A)He has a chance
?McCain
A)No idea Who he is.

[Dingo Jellybean]

I doubt any of those people will run for President in 2008. Also, it's spelled candidate, and Rudy Guiliani. And McCain is not liberal and he didn't run with Kerry because he is a Republican.

McCain is more liberal on certain issues Republicans are not. He didn't run with Kerry, not because he was a Republican(that's part of the reason), but because he has personal agendas. If he knew he had no shot at the presidency, I'm pretty sure he would've taken up on Kerry's offer.

[Lubasha]

1) Hillary is not electable. a)Too many people hate her guts; b) too many people think she's way out there to the left, although she's more of a Lieberman type Democrat c) she's a woman; d) she's a clinton

2) Kerry: oh, please, once Republicans starts the old tune about flip-flopping....

3)Jeb Bush: do you really think Americans will want to put another Bush in the White House

4) McCaine: he may be a good candidate from Republicans.

Bill Frist will run, I'm sure.
John Edwards, i don't think he's going to have a second chance.

It would be only natural for Cheney to run, but with his heart troubles he is out.

I would like to see Colin Powell run (although he won't). And maybe, Sen. Joe Biden.

By the way, do you think Barak Obama is going to take a shot at PE-2012?

[Dingo Jellybean]

By the way, do you think Barak Obama is going to take a shot at PE-2012?

He's black...and in this country that automatically disqualifies him for President. Not saying this country is racist...but let's face it, this country is going to have to be a hell of a lot more diverse to give any chance for a black man to have even 10% of the votes.

[Casey]

Arnold Schwarzenegger! 2008!

[Loony BoB]

I doubt any of those people will run for President in 2008.

Hilary Clinton 5/1
Rudolph Giuliani 15/2
Bill Richardson 10/1
John Edwards 10/1
Tom Ridge 12/1
Bill First 14/1
Evan Bayh 14/1
Colin Powell 16/1
And apparently Arnold Schwarzenegger 66/1

All the major betting agencies I've checked have Hilary Clinton somewhere between 6-1 and 4-1 favourite to win. In fact, looking through various websites, the general assumption by news agencies and betting agencies alike is that it's just a matter of when, not if, when it comes to her - rather surprising in a country which has never seen a female president.

[Denmark]

BoB's the first person to spell Giuliani's last name correctly, but that's beside the point. :)

If Hillary runs, she'll have Bill's influence behind her, and she'll get the women vote.

And Arnold can't run; he's not a natural-born American citizen. That will not be changed, and if it does, I'm starting a revolution. Forget that "run off to Canada" crap that a bunch of people I know will do if that rule is changed. Which it shouldn't be, as the framers of the Constitution put it in there. And it's wrong to change that.

[Agent Proto]

Let me see who I think would possibly run.

Republican:
Sen. John McCain: He ran in 2000 and was a good candidate with great ideas. Though, his maverick views were "too much" for the "modern conservative"

Rudy Giuliani: He may run, but he's too liberal a Republican, though that may be good to pick up Democrats to vote for him, but it may cost him a good portion of Republicans.

Sen. Bill Frist: Current Senate Majority Leader, he said he's sure to run in 2008. A former doctor, like Dean Howard, may work to his advantage in the Health Care department.

Some other possibilities:
Gov. Jeb Bush (unlikely), Sen. George Allen, Gov. George Pataki, Gov. Mitt Romney, Sen. Chuck Hagel, Colin Powell (unlikely), Gov. Arnold Schwartzenegger (unlikely), VP Dick Cheney (unlikely) and some others.

Democrat:
Sen. John Edwards: Yes, he can run again, and possibly even make the ticket because he has southern charm, which John Kerry lacks.

Sen. Hillary Clinton: As much as I hate her, she has star power because she has Clinton as a name, and would be the first female to run as President.

Gov. Howard Dean: He's energetic, can get the youth vote, and is pretty Internet-wise, as he earned hard cash through the web. Also, he's a former doctor, so he do good with the Health Care.

Other possibilities:
Sen. Joe Lieberman (unlikely), Al Gore (unlikely), Gov. Tom Vilsack, Gov. Mark Warner, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Bill Richardson, and some others.

It's also possible that Jesse Ventura may run as a third party.

[Shoeberto]

This may sound sexist, but I think people would vote for Hilary just for the gimmick of things - just like people did with Arnold in California. It'll be the first woman in office, so people would eat it up.

If we had Clinton and Bush running in '08, I would vote any random third party just to take votes away from the both of them.