I remain unconvinced that the Democrat politicians can and will do what is necessary to protect this country. Proactively and after the fact.

As if the Republicans have "protected" us?!   Where's the evidence?  You've got your head in the sand.  

Yes Giuliani will run and will fail (if he's going for Pres that is).  He cannot lead the country. I don't think you can jump from Mayor to President.  I might be more interested in John McCain.   A McCain/Giuliani ticket...mebbe.  I'd like to learn more about Chuck Hagel. 

The Democratic ticket is likely to be Clinton/Obama.  I'm sure she'll get the Democratic nomination.  I don't think he has near enough experience for the job, but seems to be extremely visible currently. 

Everything I have heard about and heard from John Tester, I really like. He's too new to cast in his cards, and he would like to get back to farming in the not too distant future, but I'd like to know more about him.  For one, he is no Party line ass licker.  Calls 'em like he sees 'em.   Hey, Robert, he's from your neck of the woods.  Chime in, Montana boy...

Gene