In 2008, almost a dozen Republicans will seek the party’s nomination for the presidency and attempt to retain control of the White House for the GOP. Vice President Dick Cheney previously stated that he will not seek the Republican nomination, and with the 22nd Amendment barring President Bush from seeking a third term, 2008 will be the first presidential election without an incumbent in 80 years.
The candidates listed below have either filed the necessary paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to create a presidential exploratory committee, or have formally declared their candidacy.
Also, check out this YouTube playlist of videos from the 2004 Republican National Convention in 2004.
| Sam Brownback (KS) | John H. Cox (IL) |
| James Gilmore (VA) | Rudy Giuliani (NY) |
| Duncan Hunter (CA) | Mike Huckabee (AR) |
| John McCain (AZ) | Ron Paul (TX) |
| Mitt Romney (MA) | Tom Tancredo (CO) |
| Tommy Thompson (WI) |
The party will nominate their candidate at the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, September 1-4. [RNC Press Release, 9/27/06]
The internet will play a role in presidential politics that has never been seen before. Below reflects posts mentioning each candidate. For Democrats, please click here.
