If Senator John McCain wins the Republican nomination in 2008, what chance does a Democratic Nominee have of defeating him that year. He’s well respected, moderate, and one of a few elder statesmen known for bipartisan work. It is interesting that many in his own party tend to vilify him for some unknown reason, but maybe the problem is extremes in both parties just hate compromise.
I can’t imagine McCain running against someone like Kerry. Knowing that Kerry is unlikely to run in 2008 anyway, who are the Democrats starting to look at towards 2008 as a front runner? While we hear Hillary Clinton, I’m not so sure that she is looking at running in 2008. Is America ready to elect a woman as President?
McCain has both the advantage and disadvantage that his doesn’t have to define who he is, and what he stands for. Any up and coming Democrat has a lot of ground work to do, and that individual really needs to start now, if they are honestly considering a run in four years from now.
I guess McCain’s only real Democratic Competition is Governor Schwarzenegger.