Any Republican candidate will have some backlash in regards to the war, as seen in the latest mid-terms when a few of anti-war Republicans were beaten, and couple by pro-war (or at least partially pro-war) Democrats beat them. I do think that there are more than a few voters out there who voted for Democrats based on promises to get out of Iraq may wee become disillusioned if those candidates don't deliver. Whether they have the power to deliver like they said is immaterial . . . the point for some will be that there were some campaign promises and it furthers voter apathy if pledges are not delivered.

November 2008 is a long ways away, and for whatever reason, people do like Giuliani a lot. I think if he can get past the primary he will be a very viable candidate. A lot will be depend on the Democratic nomination. As of right now, I think Edwards has the best shot (it would help considerably if he could carry his own state), although I still think it will be very hard to counteract the Clinton money.