Politics Poll:
VeepStakes GOP Vote for your top choice from the list below. This poll is based upon the selector "VeepStakes GOP" by Micah S. Mintz. Translate:
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Chuck Hagel -- Senator from Nebraska. Hagel is a rising star in the GOP, and a McCain supporter. He is a recognized expert on foriegn affairs and defense issues. He is a Vietnam War veteran with 2 purple hearts. He is conservative and pro-life.
Chris Cox -- Congressman from California. Young, Catholic, pro-life, conservative--but can he deliver the big one, CA? Chaired the Cox Committee, investigating Los Alamos espionage.
Jennifer Dunn -- Conservative, but moderately pro-choice. One of the smartest people on Capitol Hill.
Fred Thompson -- Tennessee Senator. A former actor, Thompson is charismatic and authoritative. A McCain supporter.
John McCain -- Arizona Senator. Insists he doesn't want to be Vice President.
Tommy Thompson -- Wisconsin Governor. Mr. Welfare Reform, Catholic, pro-life, conservative. His tardiness to endorse front-runners Dole in 96 and Bush in 2000 may have hurt his chances.
Tom Ridge -- Pennsylvania Governor. Moderate conservative, governor of a big state, but pro-choice. A Vietnam veteran, insiders say he's too big. (6' 3")
Frank Keating -- Oklahoma Governor. A favorite of conservatives, Keating gained fame with his tactful handling of the OK City bombing incident in 1995. Pro-life conservative, Bush inner-circle buddy.
George Voinovich -- Ohio Senator. Pro-life, devout Catholic. But he's hardly passionate about cutting taxes.
Dick Lugar -- Expert on foriegn affirs, widely respected. Pro-life, moderate.
John Danforth -- Former Missouri Senator. Danforth is respected and remembered for his integrity. Pro-life moderate.
John Kasich -- Ohio Congressman. Young and charismatic--but is he too breezy? Would a Bush/Kasich ticket have a severe gravitas deficit?
George Pataki -- New York Governor. Member of Bush's inner circle, bumbled New York primary. Bush beat McCain, but just barely. Moderate, pro-choice, dull.
Christie Whitman -- New Jersey Governor. Pro-choice, moderate, disliked by rank-and-file conservatives, particularly religious conservatives.
Connie Mack -- Florida Senator. Pro-life Catholic. A favorite of pro-lifers, Mack also appeals to moderates. Has said he doesn't want to run.
Pete Domenici -- New Mexico Senator. Budget Committee Chairman. Pro-life, Catholic, Italian-American, moderate conservative. Experienced.
James Gilmore -- Virginia Governor. Favorite of conservatives and moderates alike. Probably the smartest governor in the country. Very anti-tax. Supports all restrictions except a repeal of Roe on abortion. Despite this, being pushed by Paul Weyrich and Pat Robertson.
Mike Huckabee -- Arkansas Governor. Credited with a economic boom in Arkansas. Very pro-life, very pro-business, very pro-gun. Staunch conservative.
Colin Powell -- Former General. Probably the most respected man in America. Basically conservative. Mildly pro-choice, opposed to gays in the military.
Dick Cheney Former Secretary of Defense. Smart, conservative, pro-choice, gives much needed help with foriegn affairs/defense. Widely repsected my conservatives and moderates alike.
Liddy Dole -- Former Cabinet Official. Lackluster Presidential run. Would help with the gender gap. Pro-life.
William Bennett -- Conservative commentator. Aggressive intellect unequalled in GOP. Was offered the 2nd spot by Dole in 96, but declined. Staunchly conservative, pro-life, an eloquent "virtue czar."
Lamar Alexander -- Former Tennessee Governor. A no-lose pick. Moderate, pro-choice, experienced. Served as Education Secretary under Bush 1.
J.C. Watts -- Oklahoma Congressman. Eloquent conservative. Former football player. Young, charismatic, but needs more experience.
Alan Keyes -- Former Assistant Secretary of State. Fiery orator an social conservative.