Actually, when NR eds met with George Allen this summer–during RNC week–I remember I liked him more than I expected to (not enthused, mind you, just surprised).

And he does have some Senate wins under his belt from 2004. (I.e. If it’s Allen vs. Frist, I bet on Allen.)

And now the guy who managed Thune’s win over Daschle–the most important campaign of the year–Dick Wadhams is working for Allen.

Watch Allen.

Of course, he’s a senator…but he has been a governor. [And conservatives are going to be slow going on him–what’s his abortion position again?]

Sigh–but Jeb is one now–and a darn good one. Sigh.