The 2008 election is shaping up to be a "gravitas free zone."There is not an unambiguously successful governor in the carload. The ones with executive experience are Republicans (Romney and Guiliani), and either of them would be a shoo-in on the other party's ticket. As Democrats, they'd have gravitas big time. As Republicans, they have "issues." Minor stuff like abortion, gun control . . .
CIC, your entire post is spot-on. I'm still puzzled, if not surprised, over the dearth of discussion regarding "gravitas". Weeks were spent on this non-issue during 2000, and it's a non-issue with me. I simply think that the Drive By Media needs to be called to account for their inconsistency.
There is not an unambiguously successful governor in the carload. The ones with executive experience are Republicans (Romney and Guiliani), and either of them would be a shoo-in on the other party’s ticket. As Democrats, they’d have gravitas big time. As Republicans, they have “issues.” Minor stuff like abortion, gun control . . .
Great analysis but I must disagree with your first statement. Think Duncan Hunter.