Reply #42: Honestly? I do have many 'choices' but this is a good and fair question [View All]

In random order

1. Clarke-- Not enough known about his skills in politics. I really like him for vp potential.

2. Kerry--too nice--too much integrity. Often a difficult combination in politics.

3. Obama--I'm afraid the south wouldn't vote for a black man. I never thought this until after the "call me" commercial during the Ford race. Now, I'm afraid that racism is still a powerful force in the south.

4. Edwards--I like his poverty work. But does the fact that he's been campaigning since 03 hurt him? Also, the last email "What do you think?" (as if people don't already know he's running) came off as a little slick.

5. Gore--Love Gore. Doubt he's running. Not running is a serious flaw for the 08 Presidential elections. Guess I can't vote for him.

Now that I've answered your questions--fairly and from my heart--I'd like to see DU actually strategize about Republican candidates. Because like it or not, most people here will vote for whoever wins the primary. Therefore, what would be most effective to help any of our 'fav's' beat the Republican candidate?

1. McCain--kisses up to the people who attacked his child and wife. He doesn't protect them--why would he protect you? He's sided with the religious fundies and the corporations and is no longer Mr. Straighttalk. We need to change his meme to Mr. side-talk or something. Media helps him. He is also blatently corrupt by hiring a Republican thug to run his campaign. (Nelson is it?)

etc...

Get the idea?