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Bill Frist, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, Stephen Baldwin : 2008 Republican Pres.

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Troy McClure, Nov 5, 2004.

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Republican Candidate for President 2008

  1. Senator Frist

    5 vote(s)
    6.8%

  2. Rudy Giuliani

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    33.8%

  3. Senator McCain

    37 vote(s)
    50.0%

  4. Condi Rice

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  5. Bill Owens

    1 vote(s)
    1.4%

  6. Other

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    2.7%
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  1. Troy McClure

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    Who do you think will get the Republican nomination down that not so long road of 2008 ?
     
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    Has someone who's highest office was mayor ever been elected to the Presidency?
     
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    I like Bill Frist.. plus I want a presidential library at vandy...

    former heart surgeon.. at least people won't be able to claim he isn't smart
     
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    I think the Republicans will trot out a lot of people but Mark Racicot of Montana ultimately will be the man. Depending whether Colin Powell and/or John Ashcroft steps down, President Bush will name him Secretary of State or Attorney General.

    If Racicot becomes Secretary of State, he will gain all the foreign policy credentials he needs. He was governor of Montana and GOP party chairman so he already has experience in domestic leadership. If the President names him Attorney General, that will terminate his fast track to the Presidency.

    If Racicot loses to anyone, he will lose out to Bill Frist.
     
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    God, I can't believe Rudy "blame it on the troops" Giuliani has taken the early lead. On second thought, I shouldn't be surprised in the least bit.
     
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    For some reason I don't trust Rudy Giuliani.

    I woud vote for McCain if he were the GOP nominee in 08'.
     
    #6 lalala902102001, Nov 5, 2004
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    How about Dwight D. Eisenhower? I don't believe he ever held an elective office lower than President of the United States.
     
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  8. Troy McClure

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    I think being Supreme Allied Commander of one of the most important wars in the history of the world is pretty substantial. Though Marshall really did move Eisenhower forward a little fast.
     
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    I don't believe Supreme Allied Commander was an elective office. I didn't say he wasn't well known or without leadership credentials.
     
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    I'm surprised Bill Owens is on there. I heard some buzz from people in CO that he has some sort of sex scandal looming.
     
    #10 Sishir Chang, Nov 5, 2004
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    Mayor of New York is probably a bigger responsibility then Governor of some small state like Rhode Island
     
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    Who else never held elected office before the Precidency --- How about George Washington?
     
    #12 Cesar^Geronimo, Nov 5, 2004
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    Washington had elective history in the Virginia House of Burgesses before the War for Independence.
     
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    i dont like the grand old party, but i sure do like john mcCain
     
    #14 synergy, Nov 5, 2004
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    Zell Miller, man, watching that guy speak is hilarious. The guy on SNL has his impersonation down, even turns red in the process.
     
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    Zell Miller is one of the last of the Scoop Jackson Democrats. I'm sorry to see him go.
     
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    I never said it was ...

    I dont think I have said the word elective office anywhere before this post.
     
    #17 Troy McClure, Nov 5, 2004
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    Apologies. I thought we were talking about being elected President of the United States from the lowest (elective) political office. Never having been elected seemed pretty lowly.:D
     
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    Freakin Baldwin, are you joking? That guy is a born again wack job.
     
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    ulysses s. grant - hapless drunk turned general turned president

    william henry harrison - army general - famous for killing lots of indians.

    zachary taylor - won "war" with mexico in 1848. "old rough and ready". famous general and one of the biggest slaveholders in the country at the time.
     
    #20 jo mama, Nov 5, 2004
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