Anyone undecided on the candidates?

[Fixated]

I'm really not sure who I'll support in the primaries. I love Gephardt's health care plan, I love Dean's attitude (but question both their electabilities), I friggin hate Lieberman and always have, I like Edwards in a way but still remember his whipping on Meet the Press and don't think he stands a chance, I think Kucinich and Sharpton are jokes (don't hate me, I mean in that they don't stand a chance), and John Kerry just isn't doing anything for me. General Clark, on the other hand....

[sfecap]

1. It must be Clark night here....

Undecided? Maybe Clark? Gee...what a coincidence! :-)

[Syrinx]

2. How about this?

8 years of Gore/Clark.

Next, Clark/Hillary Clinton.

Next, Clinton/Harold Ford.

Then Ford/?.

[lkinsale]

3. Have you considered Graham?

He handles the talk show pundits with ease and grace, ALL of 'em.

He's got the executive experience of 2 terms as governor in Florida.

He's got 3 terms as senator, dealing with those wacky congresscritters,

he's got the security background

He's hell on al-Queda and real security measures to actually make us safer at home (instead of fake ones in Iraq)

He's stood up to Bush on the war and on the 9/11 issues.

He's got great personal charm (ok, so he's not fiery, but a lot of swing voters aren't going to be into fiery) and is reassuring and sane.

He's totally real, unlike the phoney Bush. The people of Florida love him.

He's never lost an election.

He's a declared candidate.

Keep him in mind!

[Syrinx]

4. I like him even more after reading your post.

[Redleg]

5. Yes- I want to see some debates.

I think it is still too early to decide. My views agree most closely with Kucinich (according to one on-line voting gizmo) but I think Kerry or Dean will have a better chance against Dumb Fuck.

[OneBlueSky]

6. count me undecided . . .

I can live with most of the current crop of candidates, so my sole criteria at this point is electability . . . I agree with a previous poster that the election will essentially be a referendum on Bush . . . and if people decide it's time for a change (please, God!), then we need a credible candidate who can take advantage of this turn of events . . . I just don't happen to know who best fits this role as yet . . .

ideologically, I'm closest to Kucinich . . . but I don't think he has a prayer of beating Bush, even if the electorate would prefer a change . . . the other four that I'm considering are Dean, Kerry, Graham and, if he runs, Clark . . . Gephart and Edwards don't do a thing for me, and Lieberman is just red-ink Republican lite . . . Sharpton and Mosely-Braun add interest to the race by have no chance . . . Gore would be the strongest candidate if he decided to re-enter the race, but I doubt that will happen . . .

so I'll look forward to some debates, keeping my eyes on the four I mentioned . . . my gut tells me Clark would be the strongest against Bush, but I have to see his positions and how he comes across as a candidate . . . right now, it's just too early to decide one way or another . . .

and we have to keep in mind that one year is an eternity in political time . . . with Bush at the helm, anything can (and likely will) happen . . . between his war chest, all branches of government in his corner, and his ability (and willingness) to launch wars, he can shift the equation quickly and significantly any time he so chooses . . . how will a war with Iran alter the political landscape? . . . or with North Korea? . . . scary thoughts, but all quite possible, imo . . .