Outlook Hazy

The FNC panel apparently doesn't like McCain's chances, and is discussing the next era of leadership for the GOP.

Roll Call's Kondracke: "Maybe Jeb Bush will return to the scene. ... Jeb has certain talents, probably more talents than George has."

Fortune's Easton: "I think it's going to be a long winter for Republicans. ... It's more than a leadership crisis, it's an ideas crisis." More Easton, citing the GOP's role in the bailout package: "How are they going to move forward when a Republican administration engaged in this level of market intervention?" (FNC).