I think the '08 nominee may very well be Evan Bayh [View All]

No doubt he is going to run. Whatever you think of him he does have the credentials--two term Governor, in his third Senate term. Well respected in his state. He comes from a state that Dems never win in a presidential race. He is trying to win some brownie points with party activists by voting against Rice. He is the only name among those who voted against her who was somewhat surprising. Yes, he is going to run and if he does he will be formidable.

The big issue in the '08 primary will be "Can democrats win the values campaign?" why will this be the issue? because the press will make it the issue based on '04. It is just like they very much made the issue in the '04 primaries electability over anything else.

Bayh will be annointed as the most electable by the media because he is 1) A moderate 2) represents a Republican state 3) Favors parental notification and is against late term abortions--and supposedly could compete better in red states.

The question is if there is a strong liberal alternative will the rank and file opt again for voting for the candidate who is considered by the pundits "the most electable" or will they follow their hearts and vote for the candidate they favor on the issues.