What do people here think of Hagel, Brownback, and Huckabee? All of them are real longshots, probably even moreso as states are moving primaries up and early money becomes even more important. But Hagel’s been one of the best foreign policy voices around, Huckabee lost 105 pounds, admirable in an age where obesity and diabetes are through the roof, and Brownback could benefit from what sounds like serious evangelical dissatisfaction with the available options. Not to mention he’s a real “compassionate conservative” - someone who’s ardently pro-life while also working for prison reform.
Other than McCain, I like these three far more than any other presidential candidate. Are any of them real contenders though?