The Class Of 2000 An early line on Republican contenders for the next Presidential race VEEPS: Jack Kemp is an early, shaky front-runner. His white-gloves campaign this year angered true believers, and his tax-cutting message didn't serve him well in his debate with Al Gore. If Kemp fades, Dan Quayle still nurses hopes for a White House run. HERO WORSHIP: Colin Powell is wildly popular with party moderates and has big crossover appeal. His convention speech on Dole's behalf was boffo, but he barely campaigned for the ticket--and right-wingers threaten a bloodbath if he mounts a bid. BELTWAY CROWD: If Mississippi's Trent Lott continues to be a savvy dealmaker, he'll be a contender. Other Presidential timber: Senators Fred Thompson of Tennessee and John McCain of Arizona. Gen X wannabe: Representative John Kasich of Ohio. PRAGMATIC GOVS: Wisconsin's Tommy Thompson and Michigan's John Engler might go for the prize in 2000. If California Attorney General Dan Lungren wins his race for governor, he'll be a contender. The horse with the most potential: Texas Governor George Bush. RIPON SOCIETY REDUX: Governor Christine Todd Whitman, impressive in her campaigning for Dole, is a player. SECOND TIME AROUND: Dust off those plaid work shirts. Lamar Alexander may try again. Ditto Pat Buchanan. Return to main story

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