leading 2012 GOP presidential candidates as of early 2009?--May '08 edition

[DownWithTheLeft]

I don't think that McCain would run for reelection if he wins in 2008, so here are my two lists:

McCain wins: Republicans see this election as a lost cause having held the White House for so long and nominate another elder-statemans who they feel is owed the nomination (think Dole '96), possibilites include:

Jeb Bush,Chuck Hagel,Bill Frist

McCain loses: Republicans look to find a candidate to match Obama's speaking ability and charm but can also sure up the base as I would assume this was the reason McCain would have lost, in this case the nomination is between Bobby Jindal, Sarah Palin or Mark Sanford

[DownWithTheLeft]

BUMP

Right now I'll go with this:

Bobby Jindal, Mike Pence, Chris Christie, Michael Steele, and John Huntsman

[DownWithTheLeft]

I think Chris Christie needs to be added to the GOP list.  Of course he comes right off if he loses

[DownWithTheLeft]

BUMP

Right now I'll go with this:

Bobby Jindal, Mike Pence, Chris Christie, Michael Steele, and John Huntsman

wtf?  You think a state's Fmr Lt. Governor is going to run for president in 2012? 

I'm wondering why

I think he's going to do something big in the next few years.  Probably more of a 2016 guy though