Who do you figure is Exxon/Mobil's choice for the Republican nominee?

They do have a little money available to try to affect the outcome. (No, I'm not saying, "It's hopeless; give up"; just want to help better identify the enemy.)

I earlier asked whom was our dream nominee and Huckster ran away with it:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x2640372

Only because he is like Bush squared.
Could be Romney or Thompson also.
I don't think it's McCain or Huckabee because they seem to acknowledge global warming.

is probably finished. I think McCain is too much of a maverick to ever be the "establishment" candidate for the repubs, but he seems to be doing well in the polling in the upcoming states. The establishmet might just have to learn to live with McCain but my money is still on Romney being their first choice. Romney has shown himself willing to take any position on an issue that can work to his advantage in the party, just the kind of man ExxonMobil can do business with.

a sense of entitlement, and has little loyalty to those who have entrusted him.

I am sure all the candidates will love to take big oil's money in exchange for special privillage, legislation and a general get out of jail free card. see repubs do not discriminate when it comes to where the money comes from.

what kind of donut he wants.

Mmmmmm... Republicans... drool...

They'll back McCain, now. I can't remember where I heard it, but if I was hearing correctly some prominent Republicans sent a letter indicating their support a few days ago. Believe or not, the guy has a good shot at winning. People who are fortunate enough to not encounter troglodytes on a daily basis may think that pubs are cooked this election. Not true, they're aren't as happy with their candidates as Dems, but some scenarios could be favorable to them.

McCain against Hillary, with the help of the MSM and the nutter right, that would not be a Dem lock by any means. The nutjobs would make it a point to vote against Hillary, whereas they wouldn't care as much with some of the others.

http://www.opensecrets.org/pres08/select.asp?Ind=E01


Oil & Gas

Rudolph W. Giuliani (R) $545,058
Mitt Romney (R) $309,933
Hillary Clinton (D) $220,550
John McCain (R) $189,935
Bill Richardson (D) $126,600
Fred Thompson (R) $112,650
Barack Obama (D) $106,112
Sam Brownback (R) $54,415
Christopher J. Dodd (D) $38,550
Ron Paul (R) $34,102
John Edwards (D) $27,850
Mike Huckabee (R) $18,450
Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D) $16,650
Tom Tancredo (R) $6,450
Mike Gravel (D) $2,000
Duncan Hunter (R) $1,800
Dennis J. Kucinich (D) $700

http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/toprecips.asp?ID=D000000129&Type=P&Sort=A&Cycle=2008

Cornyn, John (R-TX)

Senate
$36,430

Obama, Barack (D-IL)

Senate
$15,150

Romney, Mitt (R)

Pres
$15,050

Clinton, Hillary (D-NY)

Senate
$13,200

McCain, John (R-AZ)

Senate
$6,850

Barton, Joe (R-TX)

House
$5,000

Blunt, Roy (R-MO)

House
$5,000

Domenici, Pete V (R-NM)

Senate
$5,000

Inhofe, James M (R-OK)

Senate
$5,000

Putnam, Adam H (R-FL)

House
$5,000

Weller, Jerry (R-IL)

House
$5,000

Giuliani, Rudolph W (R)

Pres
$4,800

Thompson, Fred (R)

Pres
$4,600

Landrieu, Mary L (D-LA)

Senate
$4,500

Pearce, Steve (R-NM)

House
$4,500

Sessions, Jeff (R-AL)

Senate
$3,500

Edwards, John (D)

Pres
$3,250

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The % to Repubs is much greater than to Dems, overall, however:

Election Cycle Total Contributions Dems Repubs % to Dems % to Repubs

2008 ........... $352,790 .......... $79,053... $273,170.... 22%...... 77%
http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/summary.asp?ID=D000000129

The others, I'm sure, would roll over for money of any sort, but they don't have the history of utter whoredom on the national level that my man McCain can claim. He's safe--a man who isn't afraid to use the word "change" while ensuring that neither he nor anyone else can actually effect any. Name a big pocket, you'll find him already in it.

No one thinks the GOP is showing up to this election.

http://www.opensecrets.org/pres08/select.asp?Ind=E01

2008 PRESIDENTIAL RACE
Contributions from Selected Industries

Oil & Gas
Rudolph W. Giuliani (R)
$545,058

Mitt Romney (R)
$309,933

Hillary Clinton (D)
$220,550

John McCain (R)
$189,935

Bill Richardson (D)
$126,600

Fred Thompson (R)
$112,650

Barack Obama (D)
$106,112

Sam Brownback (R)
$54,415

Christopher J. Dodd (D)
$38,550

Ron Paul (R)
$34,102

John Edwards (D)
$27,850

Mike Huckabee (R)
$18,450

Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D)
$16,650

Tom Tancredo (R)
$6,450

Mike Gravel (D)
$2,000

Duncan Hunter (R)
$1,800

Dennis J. Kucinich
$700

Suspect that oil moneys flowing to Giuliani were due to him being the perceived front-runner. I mean if Thompson had a chance they would be all over him to try to create a new Reagan; the complete lack of charisma (or a clue) factor probably impedes him though. I agree with the assessments of McCain upthread (except for the maverick part).

a candidate that is remotely credible. McCain fits the bill. The rest are bozos.

Huckabee is cause for concern for them, but not panic.