Would a candidate like this even stand a chance?

Probably not. But I might vote for him just because his views seem to let me follow my own conscience.

Huckabee: http://www.mikehuckabee.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Issues.Home

As for the other candidates?

Rudy: Although he may truly be the only candidate who can stand up to Hellary, he's pro-abortion. And I just can't go there.

Romney: Yep, I'm one of those who feel that his being a Mormon is just a little too spiritually creepy for me.

Thompson: The jury's still out on this one. He's definitely taking the low-key approach.

McCain: Unsure. Seems very short tempered. Makes me feel somewhat unsettled.

Duncan Hunter: Strong on being anti-illegal immigration which I like, but still mulling over this guy.

Alan Keyes: I've liked Alan Keyes' politics for awhile now, his views are very similar to my own. He gave a speech during the Clinton elections that was the first time a political speech had ever made me cry! But I fear there would be no way he'd ever win. Not because he's black, but because he's too conservative for many. Ok, and because he's black. Sad to say, but I'm still not sure the country is ready for that.

Ron Paul: Really like his views, as he's a strict Constitutionalist, but I didn't like his conspiracy theory that our government was somehow involved in the 9/11 attacks. That's just a little too wacky for me. But will keep an eye on him just the same. People definitely seem to love the guy.

Tom Tancredo: very strong on anti-illegal immigration; will have to check him out further.