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Actually McCain will be 71-years old plus a few months. Reagan was just shy of 70-years-old when he first took office.
And to Mephisto, it would seem that tax-payers could fund the entire presidential race. That would be fine with me, but it takes a LOT of money to get even that far, and once you have that, then you have politicians who have already been bought, sold and traded on an open market. Or rich fucks who fund their own campaign and don't have a clue what life is in the real world. In the end, the taxpayer gets it in the ass. But what the hell, we are already bent over and lubed, what's a little more?
Maybe watch Ruddy, though he would be an asshole for doing so (his place in history is guaranteed, not to mention highly lauded.)
I can see Condi taking a good shot, yet as of now I am unsure how I, as a voter, would look at her. It would be advantageous to the Republicans to get her on the ticket at least. And I suspect a great answer to Hillary, as well. In fact, this may be the only way to get the first female president, by having no other choice. Not that I feel that's right, but. . .
McCain is loved more now than he would ever be as president or even as a candidate. If he leaves now, he wil go out while on top. He knows the scrutiny he would undergo as a an out-right presidential candidate (equate that to John Kerry and the swift boaters.) I doubt a Vietnam vet in his right mind would even think of a presidential run now.
Frist is a possibility, though he is totally untested on the national circuit.
And what the hell, we have two years for them to groom someone, so if we watch, it should begin to become more clear. This is the best part of a democracy and just answering this thread has gotten me all excited!
God Damn It! I can hardly wait!
Let the mud slingin' begin!
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