If McCain decided to run against Bush again, what % of vote would he get?

[kentuck]

In other words, how many Repub would leave Bush to vote for McCain? 25% or more? Now if someone were to spread a "rumor" that Kerry would like McCain on the ticket as his VP, does that make the "25% or more" think twice before voting for Bush, even if it is nothing more than a rumor? How does it affect the Bush regime in their strategy? Could they keep all those voters "if" McCain were to run. Personally, I think McCain, two Vietnam war buddies, are just fucking with Bush and Rove's heads... :)

[newsguyatl]

1. i'd guess

anywhere from 12%-18%

[newsguyatl]

3. enough to ensure

a kerry victory, that's for sure.

[kentuck]

4. Should that create fear in the Bush camp??

They could not afford to lose that many Repubs...it ain't gonna happen but it must make them very nervous...:)

[blackcat77]

2. He'd get as many votes from Bush...

...as Nader would get from Kerry. Both sides realize that this is a very close election and will stick with the man who has the best chance of winning.

[whistle]

5. 15% to 20% because only about half of die-hard republicans are...

...totally hopeless and would still vote for Bush!