National Journal's 2008 Presidential Rankings

The National Journal realeased its latest vision of who is "It" in the Republican presidential race. Our man Senator Hagel has jumped from #7 to #5, leapfrogging former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. Again, this continues to be good news as the Hagel movement gains momentum without an official announcement. Check out the full story here.

Here's what the National Journal had to say about their new #5.

5. Chuck Hagel Nebraska senator Last Ranking: 7
He was anti-war before it was cool. He's flirting with an independent bid. He's getting lots of TV exposure. He's got the American people on his side. He's... a Republican. Who was the last real anti-war candidate to try and make it through a GOP primary? Romney. George Romney.