While McCain wouldn't be my first choice as a conservative leaning Republican, I think he stands the greatest chance of winning in 2008.

He is a maverick and like it or not the American people do want what they view as a change from Bush. They want someone they feel can work with the the other party not necessarily against. They want what they view as a reformer. And like it or not, McCain fits the bill.

And in all honesty and bluntness, my only care right now is making sure a R is next to the name of the person in the Oval Office. At least this way I know the Republican base can have some sway over his decision making and I know the Iraqis won't be thrown out with the weekly trash.

Republicans are in dire straits this election (as they were in 2006) we haven't had the turn out like the Democrats have, and nearly every poll is against us. It's not a time for principles it's a time for reality, McCain is probably going to receive my primary vote.

Who would be your first choice?

Focus groups, commissioned by US military, reveal Iraqi preference for US departure. Again.

Link.

Who would be your first choice?

I bet it is Ron Paul