Warner not running for prez

Ex-Virginia governor Mark Warner announced today he would not run for president in 2008.

Warner said:

"This is not a choice that was made based on whether I would win or lose. I can say with complete conviction that—15 months out from the first nomination contests—I feel we would have had as good a shot to be successful as any potential candidate in the field."

According to Steve Elmendorf, the deputy campaign manager for Democrat John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign:

"Warner would have been, perhaps, the strongest, or certainly one of the strongest candidates, to become the anti-Hillary. This also will help somebody who's looking at that role."

What other Southerners - D's or R's - are viable candidates for '08? Please add your comments.