GOP White House Contenders in 2008

Published September 2, 2004 at 6:00 PM HST

Much of the focus of the Republican National Convention was about the quest for the presidency -- for 2008, that is. Commentator John Ridley takes a look at the subtle campaign for an election that is only four years away.

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