by Gloria Edmonson Nelson

Created on: August 27, 2009

There are many new faces emerging for the Republican party; however, the Democrats are remaining low-keyed; at least until they can determine how President Obama does this term.

From what we are hearing in the public arena, here are a few of the names that have been dropped for the Republic party:

Bobby Jindal - Governor of Louisiana

Newt Gingrich - Ex-Speaker of the House - Mid-90's (They aleady have memobilia such as t-shirts, buttons, and stickers for 2012).

Rick Santorum - Former United Senator, Pennsylvania

Charlie Crist - Governor of Florida

Chuck Hagel - National Security Advisor to Obama

Pat Buchanan - Conservative political commentator and author. He was Senior Advisor to three Presidents and also ran in 1992. Some Republicans believe he should run again.

Michael Steele - Republic National Committee, Chair; Governor of Maryland, four years

Mike Hukabee - Governor of Arkansas

Sarah Palin - Former Governor of Alaska who is currently fundraising and traveling, promoting her new book. Most people believe she is preparing to run for the Presidency; not Vice-President; since it is alleged that she did not end on a positive note with Senator McCain.

John McCain - Senator, Arizona. Although he ran in 2008; people believe he is gearing up for 2012.

Tim Pawlenty - Governor of Minnesota

Fred Thompson - Senator, Tennessee, 1994 - 2003

Kay Bailey Hutchinson - Senator, Texas

Mark Sanford - Governor of South Carolina

Colin Powell - Retired Four-Star General, Served as Secretary of State from 2001 - 2005. Although some believe he is not interested; many Republicans believe he would be an excellent competitor for President Obama, especially if he does a great job this term. It remains to be seen.

Several Congressmen are also mentioned:

Mike Pence - Indiana

Ron Paul - Texas

The "buzz" regarding the Democratic nominees are are follows:

Evan Bayh - Senator of Indiana

Tom Vilsack - United States Secretary of Agriculture

Mike Gravel - Senator of Alaska

Bill Richardson - Governor of New Mexico

Wesley Clark - Retired General

Howard Dean - Served six terms as Governor of Vermont and also ran for President in 2004. He was Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 2005-2009.

Al Sharpton - Civil Rights Activist, Minister who ran for Presidency in 2004

John Kerry - Senator, Massachusetts, ran for Presidency in 2004

Al Gore - Environmental Activist, Served as Vice-President under Bill Clinton for two terms

Hillary Clinton - Vice-President to President Obama

Barbara Boxer - U.S. Senator of California

There are several Independents being mentioned:

Alan Keyes - Activist and author, ran for President in 1991, 1996, 2000, and 2008.

As indicated previously, there are numerous suggestions for the new faces for the Republic party for 2012 Presidency; however, both parties are awaiting to see how President Obama does. Bobby Jindahl seems to be the favorite; however, should President Obama do well and decide to run for a second term; they believe it would be wise to run people like Colin Powell, Newt Gingrich, John McCain, or Wesley Clark; people with more experience.

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