2012/2016 Candidates

[Reaganfan]

(D-NY) Gov. Eliot Spitzer
(D-CO) Gov. Bill Ritter
(R-MS) Gov. Haley Barbour
(R-SC) Gov. Mark Sanford

[Mr. Morden]

My prediction: If the GOP wins the White House in '08, then, unless Obama was the unsuccessful Dem. nominee, he will be the early frontrunner for the Democratic nomination in '12.

OTOH, if the Dems win in '08, then the early frontrunner for the GOP nomination in '12 will be someone who doesn't have very high national name ID right now, but will gain national prominence during the '08 election fight.  Possibly Romney or Huckabee if they're not nominated in '08, but it could also be the unsuccessful '08 VP candidate.

[Verily]

Sadly, it's still possible for JD Hayworth to make a comeback in 2010 in a run for Governor.

Will Napolitano be term-limited?

(Actually, she'd be a potential Democratic candidate for President in 2016-2020, maybe 2012 if the Democrats lose in 2008.)

[Frodo]

Since Brian Schweitzer has made it clear he is not interested in ever running for president:

Barack Obama or Eliot Spitzer

And for the Republicans, if their 2008 nominee doesn't make it that November:

Rudy Giuliani or Haley Barbour

[SPC]

2012

GOP:
Sen. John Thune (SD)
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (CA) (if Constitution is changed)
Att. Gnrl. Alberto Gonzales (?)

DEM:
Fmr. Sen. John Edwards (NC)
Spkr. Nancy Pelosi (CA) (won't win, but she will try)
Sen. Bob Casey (PA)

[Governor PiT]

Democrats
-Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer (for 2012), New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer (if he wins next year -in which case, he will be the main candidate for 2016 once he completes two terms, if he wins them),
and Illinois Sen. Barack Obama in 2016.

Republicans
-South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty.  i can't think of anymore at this time.

I would love to see Shweitzer run, but he is to conservative to get the democratic nomination(pro-gun and fiscally responsible) unless the dems loose in 08 and get really desperate.

[Harry]

Haley Barbour seems like a likely 2012 candidate should the Republicans lose in 2008....


....assuming he wins reelection in 2007, which he won't, so it's all moot.

[TheresNoMoney]

Now this might be the best Goldie quote of them all.

Agreed! It seems like being touted by AUH20 is like the kiss of death for any GOP politician.

[TheresNoMoney]

Since Brian Schweitzer has made it clear he is not interested in ever running for president:

He's never said that.  I think there's a good shot he'll run in 2012 or 2016 after his two terms as Montana governor are up.

[Big DaddyTX]

2012

GOP:
Sen. John Thune (SD)
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (CA) (if Constitution is changed)
Att. Gnrl. Alberto Gonzales (?)

DEM:
Fmr. Sen. John Edwards (NC)
Spkr. Nancy Pelosi (CA) (won't win, but she will try)
Sen. Bob Casey (PA)

 If Edwards doesn't get anywhere in 2008, he will really be over politically. I highly doubt someone is going to go running for a 1 term senator, who hasn't held office in 8 years.

[SPC]

2012

GOP:
Sen. John Thune (SD)
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (CA) (if Constitution is changed)
Att. Gnrl. Alberto Gonzales (?)

DEM:
Fmr. Sen. John Edwards (NC)
Spkr. Nancy Pelosi (CA) (won't win, but she will try)
Sen. Bob Casey (PA)

 If Edwards doesn't get anywhere in 2008, he will really be over politically. I highly doubt someone is going to go running for a 1 term senator, who hasn't held office in 8 years.

I am saying that because he could be a potential VP in 2008, making him frontrunner in 16.

[Frodo]

Since Brian Schweitzer has made it clear he is not interested in ever running for president:

He's never said that.  I think there's a good shot he'll run in 2012 or 2016 after his two terms as Montana governor are up.

I could have sworn that he did say something to that effect not too long ago... 

Anyways, I will be glad if I am wrong.  If we lose with Hillary in 2008, at least we will have a pleasant choice deciding between Barack Obama or Brian Schweitzer four years hence. 

[Frodo]

Democrats
-Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer (for 2012), New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer (if he wins next year -in which case, he will be the main candidate for 2016 once he completes two terms, if he wins them),
and Illinois Sen. Barack Obama in 2016.

Republicans
-South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty.  i can't think of anymore at this time.

I would love to see Shweitzer run, but he is to conservative to get the democratic nomination(pro-gun and fiscally responsible) unless the dems loose in 08 and get really desperate.

Most primary voters impose a litmus test based on two main factors -the Iraq War and abortion.  If anything, his stance on gun rights and his fiscal conservatism should help him with Democrats eager to make a play for the intermountain West.  Don't underestimate the pragmatism of primary voters -they chose Kerry over Dean and Kucinich in '04 for a reason.

 

[Nutmeg]

Will Napolitano be term-limited?

Yes.

[SPC]

Oops I froget Linsey (SP) Graham (R-SC)

[HamRadioRocks]

I would love to see Shweitzer run, but he is to conservative to get the democratic nomination(pro-gun and fiscally responsible) unless the dems loose in 08 and get really desperate.

Howard Dean had a top rating from the NRA as governor of Vermont.

[So the Heroes Fall]

On the GOP side, for 2016, look out for Gov. Phill Kline (KS)

LOL

Gov. Ralph Reed (GA)

LOL

Gov. JD Hayworth (AZ)

LOL

Sen. David Vitter (LA)

LMAO!

It seems like being touted by AUH20 is like the kiss of death for any GOP politician.

Indeed.

[Big DaddyTX]

^LOL!!

[TheresNoMoney]

On the GOP side, for 2016, look out for Gov. Phill Kline (KS), Gov. Ralph Reed (GA), Gov. JD Hayworth (AZ), Sen. David Vitter (LA), among others.

This has got to be one of the Top 5 posts ever recorded on this website. I really miss Goldie.

[YRABNNRM]

Cory Booker but he may be 2020 or 2024.

[Keystone Phil]

Cory Booker but he may be 2020 or 2024.

I love Booker. I'd definetley consider supporting him.