Okay, voting often is not cool, even if it’s only a poll. But I am encouraging early voting. I’ve added a poll to the Pied Type sidebar that I plan to keep up for a long time. After all, the next presidential election isn’t until November 2012.

It’s safe to assume the Democrats’ nominee will be incumbent Barack Obama. But the Republicans? Who knows. Candidates seem to appear and disappear every day. What’s your best guess? Who do you think will win the GOP nomination? (You don’t have to be a Republican, a registered voter, or even a U.S. citizen to express your opinion.)

By all means, comment liberally (or conservatively) if you want to explain or elaborate on your vote. It’s still very early, and much could change in the next 18 months, including this poll. I can add or delete names as needed (I won’t delete anyone who gets a vote) or as suggested by you.