ChrisB on Apr 21 2009 | Filed under: Chris' Page, Domestic Politics, Libertarianism
2012 could be an interesting year for GOP presidential candidates if it features both Mark Sanford and Gary Johnson. This, along with the tea party movements, seems to be an outgrowth of the Ron Paul candidacy, perhaps similar to what happened to the Democrats after the Dean candidacy.
Sphere: Related ContentLee on Aug 20 2008 | Filed under: Around the Web
Jason notices that a significant name is missing from the speaking lineup at the Republican convention. The libertarian South Carolina governor and longtime McCain backer would be an unexpected and welcome selection.
Sphere: Related ContentMichaelW on Jan 30 2008 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Election 2008, MichaelW's Page
Despite Keith’s wise admonition, many Republican leaning (or formerly R-leaning) voters have resigned themselves to the fact that Sen. John McCain will be the Republican nominee for Election 2008. That does not sit well with more than a few. Personally, since Fred! dropped out I’ve seen little reason to go on with life had little interest in how the remaining candidates shake out, except for praying that Huckabee does not get the nomination.
However, since there are really only four candidates left (or three if you accept McCain as a fait accompli), then it might make sense to start looking at potential VP candidates. Perhaps, with the right running-mate, one of the otherwise embarrassingly similar candidates will stand out from the rest. Of course, I can’t imagine that the candidates will give anyone a nod until they truly are the nominee, but that shouldn’t stop us from contemplating the possibilities. I’ll do the Republicans first, and then the Democrats in a separate post. (more…)
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