2012 Republican Presidential Nomination Candidate List

Myself | 02/06/08 | GOPGuide

[GOPGuide]

Ok, the GOP is heading for disaster this November.

Just for the sake of conversation who do people like for president in 2012? Here is a list of conservatives who might make a race out of 2012:

General David Petraeus

Senator John Thune

Senator John Ensign

Senator Jim DeMint

Governor Don Carcieri

Governor Mark Sanford

Governor Bobby Jindal

Governor Haley Barbour

Oh, and how about replacing Iowa and New Hampshire in the Republican nomination with more reliably conservative medium sized states such as Colorado and Nevada going first and second respectively and allowing ONLY registered Republicans to vote in the primary?

[BUSHdude2000]

Newt Gingrich.

[GOPGuide]

Nah, too old, let’s try and get someone in their 40’s to early 60’s.

[Sir Valentino]

That’s a *PROMISING* list. I also like *TOM COBURN*.

It’s *UNFORTUNATE* that 2008 is already *LOST*. I will *NEVER* vote for *RINO* McLame.

[cripplecreek]

As always, Duncan Hunter.

[Paleo Conservative]

But what if McCain wins in 2008?

[GOPGuide]

“But what if McCain wins in 2008?”

I guess it is possible, but it looks really unlikely if you can’t even get Sean Hannity and Limbaugh to push you.

Also, Paul will probably go third party because of McCain’s war stance.

[TenthAmendmentChampion]

I like Bobby Jindal.

Marc Racicot?

[Sir Valentino]

Then we start a *NEW* party because the *OLD* one will be *DESTROYED*.

[mhx]

I thought of Marc Racicot too. Don’t know if there is anything that would keep him out.

[squidly]

Are we sure Gen. Petraus is even a Republican? Does anyone know his politics?

[conservativefromGa]

Bobby Jindal

[sourcery]

Also, Paul will probably go third party because of McCain’s war stance.

Ron Paul might actually win, if he goes third party.

[cripplecreek]

I have the same questions about Gen. Petraus. He’s a true hero but there is great danger in hero worship.

[hunter112]

I've heard of presidential campaigns starting the day after an election, but this is a bit ridiculous!

Let's see who does the very best job standing up to McCain, Obama, or the Beest. That person should be our nominee.

[GOPGuide]

“Are we sure Gen. Petraus is even a Republican? Does anyone know his politics?”

Patience, that is what the primary is for. :)

[july4thfreedomfoundation]

There’s always Tommy Franks and Oliver North to add to the list.

[BUSHdude2000]

I’ll take Newt at 200 years old over the rest of this cast of characters. The guys on your list at least have 4 years to make themselves credible.

[BallyBill]

In 2012 the cry will be

"Four More Years"

[PurpleMan]

Why does every FR presidential list start with some military superstar?

Schwarzkopf said he didn’t want to run for office
Powell didn’t want a POTUS runS in ‘96
Pace didn’t want to be drafted for the VA senate run
and now Petraeus?

Let’s move on.

[JustaDumbBlonde]

Haley Barbour would be great, but you can’t have Bobby Jindal. We haven’t had the pleasure of his governorship long enough yet and it will take at least two terms for him to drain the swamp down here (so to speak).

[TexasNative2000]

Start by replacing Jerry Clower Haley Barbour with John Cornyn.

Remove the General (not interested) and Jindal (not seasoned).

I'll take that list as a starting point.

[Polybius]

“But what if McCain wins in 2008?”

I guess it is possible, but it looks really unlikely if you can’t even get Sean Hannity and Limbaugh to push you.

On the other hand, I am hearing Independents tell me that they like McCain.

"Very conservative" Republicans only make up less than 4% of the total electorate.

In 2007, self-identified Republicans were about 28 percent of the mass electorate, self-identified Democrats were about 32 percent, and self-identified independents were about 39 percent. Fifty-five percent of Republicans self-identified as "conservative," 26 percent as "moderate," and 13 percent as "very conservative." ...... Now, do the simple math. "Very conservative" Republicans are only about 3.6 percent--28 percent times 13 percent--of the mass electorate. If that just seems too low, consult the American National Election Studies (ANES) and add the 12 percent of independents who lean Republican to the 12 percent who are self-described "weak Republicans" and the 16 percent who are self-described "strong Republicans." This sums to 40 percent of the mass electorate. But that still means just 5.2 percent of all voters (40 percent times 13 percent) qualify as "very conservative" Republicans.

If we are a tail that always expects to wag the dog of America, we will find ourselves as a dead, cut off tail.

[CommerceComet]

Ron Paul might actually win, if he goes third party.

I suppose but I would consider it about as likely as my winning the lottery tonight.

[TADSLOS]

Forget meaningless name lists for 2012. How about a conservative party instead? Know of any?

[Ingtar]

But what if McCain wins in 2008?

Then the candidate chosen for 2012 will face an even tougher road after four years of a president with an R after his name working with Dims and damaging the country.

[plain talk]

I’ll study your list. From looking at some posts on this thread its clear some didn't get the memo. It does no good to recruit choir directors to preach to the choir. We saw how Duncan Hunter did.

We need a strong conservative leader who can persuade both conservatives and sufficient non-conservatives Republicans to vote for him/her within a big tent. Someone who can persuade like Newt Gingrinch but without the negative baggage.

[rabidralph]

Kristinn Taylor

[NavVet]

Fred Thompson,

George Allen

[Combat_Liberalism]

Bobby Jindal should be on the ‘08 ticket. Mitt Romney will run again in 2012 and folks will be ready for his capabilities, experience, and message.

[MinorityRepublican]

Jeb Bush!

[sneakers]

Same here.

Duncan Hunter

[FROST18E]

Newt and Tommy Franks for VP

[Man50D]

Add Duncan Hunter to the list.

[Preech1]

Anne Coulter?!?

[DFG]

I like Jindal but he is way too young. He needs to wait about 12-16 years.

[hoagy62]

If Hillary wins, this list is a moot point.

You see...there will never BE another election if she wins. Leader-for-Life Hillary, followed by whatever power-mad successor she names.

Fight like Hell to keep the Evil One out of office.

[deport]

You left off the ‘energizer bunny’ candidate that just keeps running, running and running.....

Alan Keyes

[nitzy]

Mike Pence

[kevao]

Lincoln Chafee!

But then again, given recent trends, he’d probably be far too conservative for the GOP by 2012.

[kevao]

Lincoln Chafee.

But then again, given recent trends, he’d probably be far too conservative for the GOP by 2012.

[live+let_live]

What do you know about John Kasich from Ohio? I always liked him but I don’t know enough about his views or if he has abandoned politics.

[alarm rider]

NO! Not another Bush.

[AFreeBird]

Jeb Bush!

NO!

Had enough of Bush's.

[Corin Stormhands]

ohfercryinoutloud...

[Hot Tabasco]

I need a job so I'm tossing my hat in the ring. Vote for Hot Tabasco and I'll cut your taxes, build a wall, deport every single person who is here illegally, spank Iran, let our military be the sole deciders on how to deal with Iraq, slap Nancy Pelosi, punch out John McCain and send him back to Sun City to spend his remaining days with the other retirees, cut off all federal funds to California, punch out Arnold Schwarznegger, begin immediate drilling in ANWR with protection by the National Guard if necessary, reappoint John Bolten and his assistant CM Punk to the United Nations, call an immediate session of KYOTO to tell them to take their business somewhere else, since Iran ignored our spanking we'll bomb them.

I haven't ran out of ideas, only time...........

If you have any other good ideas, I'm willing to read them and probably put them to use.

Remember: Hot Tabasco for PRESIDENT!

Oops, forgot, force William Clay Ford to sell the Detroit Lions to Mike Ilitch.....that should get me the Michigan vote.......probably not Detroit tho

[plain talk]

What do you know about John Kasich from Ohio? I always liked him but I don’t know enough about his views or if he has abandoned politics.

I know about as much as you probably do. Always liked him over the years. Seemed to be a straight shooter. President? Well I just can't see him as President but maybe that's just me. But he's a good man and you're onto something. We need someone who can convince people in swing states like Ohio and Florida.

[elkfersupper]

Gary Johnson (Gov. “No”; R-NM)

[Astronaut]

I liked Duncan Hunter until he endorsed the Huckster! Huckabee is a liberal. If Hunter likes him, there is something wrong with Hunter.

No more Bushes. No more Clintons.

[xjcsa]

Sanford and Gingrich are both members of the Global Warmist Cult, so forget them. Thune endorsed McCain this time around, so no thanks.