Who's next? Possible contenders for 2008

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David Teather, New York
Friday January 21, 2005
The Guardian

There may be four more years yet, but that has not stopped pundits wondering who will take over when the Bush era draws to a close in 2008. Early frontrunners include:

Republicans:

Rudolph Giuliani
The former New York mayor, famous for his "zero tolerance" policies for cleaning up the city. His leadership after the September 11 attacks took his fame to a new level. Now one of the most visible party members, he could be hobbled by his liberal views on abortion and homosexuality

Jeb Bush
Barbara Bush dismissed the idea of a continuing dynasty, but the Florida governor, who has made millions in real estate, may have other ideas. The Bush family once viewed him as the heir. When he was chosen to lead the US tsunami-relief mission notions developed that he was being groomed for a higher job

John McCain
John Kerry was believed to have sounded out the popular Republican Arizona senator to run with him on a bipartisan ticket. McCain, a former Vietnam POW, is a fiscal Tory, from a distinguished military family, characteristics likely to be in demand in four years' time.But he would be 72 by the time he was sworn in

Arnold Schwarzenegger
A former Hollywood star, so could get into the White House, but first needs to overturn laws barring naturalised Americans from holding the highest office. Arnie won the California governor's race in a contest that attracted some bizarre candidates last year.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,12271,1395405,00.html

CONDI being persoanlly groomed by Dumbo?????