closed JohnMcCain.biz - President Speculation

furca · Nov 2, 2004

Hello,

Watching CNN as the presidents unfold and found out that John McCain is expected to run for US president in the 2008 elections.

I just regged the last available extension JohnMcCain.biz (still a .ws and a .name)

Appraisals

furca · Nov 3, 2004

Pelez?

JoDomains · Nov 3, 2004

You know that people names (especially famous ones) are trademarks. And registering a "possible candidate" for elections happening four years from now with a business extension .BIZ doesn't seem a smart investment. I would say reg fee!

furca · Nov 3, 2004

Lwgik said:
You know that people names (especially famous ones) are trademarks. And registering a "possible candidate" for elections happening four years from now with a business extension .BIZ doesn't seem a smart investment. I would say reg fee!

He got governor tho!

JoDomains · Nov 3, 2004

still you have tradermark issue

seeker · Nov 4, 2004

as far as I know, political names are NOT trademarked...

namewaiter · Nov 4, 2004

reg fee now maaaayyybbeee more in 4 years

007 · Nov 4, 2004

Yes but if the president wanted his domain name.. he could get it.. Secret service anyone?

I'm kidding, but seriously, it's a .biz. Most likely the only real good one is .com.

Anthony Ng · Nov 4, 2004

007 said:
Most likely the only real good one is .com.

Or .org in this case. But yes, the McCain people would go after you.

111media · Nov 4, 2004

The likely winner of the 2008 Republican nomination is Jeb Bush, George W Bush's brother. Jeb is currently the governor of Florida. Dr. Condoleeza Rice may also run or team up with Jeb Bush. As a US Repbulican I can tell you that McCain doesn't have a chance of smelling the Republican nomination in 2008. He is simply far to liberal for average Republican taste.

Also, I saw the biz extention for McCain a few weeks ago and passed because the extension really doesn't work for a political candidate. I think .com, .org, .info and .us would be the only registrations worth making imho. Now, I did register DefeatHillary08.com which is going to be a a sure fire winner, lol. I also had DefeatKerry08.com and that one didn't work out too well. Anyway, politically speaking, it is hard to predict what voters will do, you take your shots, but I really do think you should focus on the 4 TLDs I mentioned above.

Best of luck to you!

namewaiter · Nov 4, 2004

111media said:
The likely winner of the 2008 Republican nomination is Jeb Bush, George W Bush's brother. Jeb is currently the governor of Florida. Dr. Condoleeza Rice may also run or team up with Jeb Bush. As a US Repbulican I can tell you that McCain doesn't have a chance of smelling the Republican nomination in 2008. He is simply far to liberal for average Republican taste.

personally, i hope george voinavich runs for president in 4 years (he might be too old though) i like him!

Biggie · Nov 4, 2004

speculation on who might run for presidential office, and buying the names in .biz is a complete waste of money.

if you must speculate......do so for the up and coming legislators and candidates.

and stick with .com or info

Anthony Ng · Nov 4, 2004

111media said:
Dr. Condoleeza Rice may also run or team up with Jeb Bush.

Hmm ... interesting.

furca · Nov 4, 2004

nameslave said:
Hmm ... interesting.

Thanks for your appraisals, the only major extension left was .biz and when they mentioned it on CNN I just couldn't give up my temptations (sings song) It was only 4.95, no biggie!

JumpingJack · Nov 5, 2004

November, 2008 - My predictions

Hillary Rodham Clinton -VS- John Ellis Bush (Jeb)

It will be the most famous election of all, and an incredibly tight race. But Hillary will come out on top. Hillary will definitely be running 2008, especially now that Bush has won the presidency again. That means that 2008 is an open election year, and really, Hillary's only chance to get into office. She is no spring chicken you know? Hillary will be 61 years old in 2008. If she doesn't run in 2008, the republicans (Jeb) will take it, and once he gets it, he will keep it for 8 years. Therefore, Hillary has to run in 2008, she can't run when she is 70 . . . John Edwards will probably get involved in the election, most likely as an independant candidate. I doubt he will be a running mate to Hillary, and I doubt the Liberals will pick Edwards over Clinton. I imagine that Edwards independant run will be much like Perot's in 1992 and Edwards will probably walk away with a decent chunk of the vote, but not the presidency! And John Kerry won't be involved at all. He's toast. But Edwards has a bright future.

JoDomains · Nov 6, 2004

seeker said:
as far as I know, political names are NOT trademarked...

If someone famous (regardless of the source of the fame) can prove that his/her name is well known to the public, then s/he has COMMON LAW RIGHTS in the name.

WIPO cases examples:

Ann Coulter v. Mark Vadnais (anncoulter.com)
Claim Number: FA0212000137221

http://arb-forum.com/domains/decisions/137221.htm

Ann Coulter is a professional political commentator and television personality

Mick Jagger v. Denny Hammerton (mickjagger.com)
Claim Number: FA0007000095261

http://arb-forum.com/domains/decisions/95261.htm

The UDRP does not require that the Complainant have rights in a registered trademark or service mark. Certainly, Complainant held a common law trademark in his famous name, "Mick Jagger," even without registration at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

seeker · Nov 6, 2004

I understand what you are saying.
I am sure a lawyer can shed more light into this.

However, I sadi politician, not any famous person.
I recal there was a clause for political figures. There was even a reason cited.