National Journal Insiders poll picks Richardson, says Bush is lame as hell

[skipos]

I would like to see Clark higher, but I like Richardson too. I think Newt would be our easiest Repub to beat.
I know these polls don't mean much...

Which long-shot presidential hopeful has the most potential to emerge as a serious contender for your party's 2008 nomination? (excludes HRC, Obama, Edwards, McCain, Guiliani and Romney)
Dems: Bill Richardson 46%
Reps: Newt Gingrich 48%

On a scale of 0 (not lame) to 10 (totally lame) how much of a lame duck is President Bush?
Dems: 81% Very Lame, 11% moderately lame, 7% not very lame
Reps: 53% Very Lame, 31% moderately lame, 16% not very lame

http://syndication.nationaljournal.com/images/210Insiderspoll_NJlogo.pdf

[tridim]

1. They're going to lose no matter who they run

That's why we should make doubly sure we pick the absolute best candidate, not the "safe" or "centrist" candidate.

[skipos]

2. I disagree.

Republicans wil always have a good 40% of the vote, no matter who they run.
Guiliani beats most Dems in most polls (though I can't forsee him winning the nom).
Is Obama "safe?" Is HRC "safe?" Do you think that is why they lead the polls for now? I don't think so. I also think that everyone's definition of "best" is going to be different.

The only person I agree with on all of the positions is me, but I don't think I am the best candidate.