All Three of My Favorites are running now. What do I do now?

[leftyladyfrommo]

John Edwards, Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama. I like them all. And I like Clark, too, if he jumps in.

We certainly have some really good people to choose from this time.

So now who do I support? Guess I will wait and see what shakes out here. I kind of like Edwards the best. Probably because I feel like I know more about him than the others.

This is going to be hard!

[Cheney Killed Bambi]

1. I like Obama

But you're right, this is a hard choice. At least we know that whomever the nominee is, we'll be in good shape.

[leftyladyfrommo]

4. I like Obama, too. He's kind of like a warm wind blowing thru.

Kind of reminds me of Clinton when he first got going - talk about a dark horse. But Obama has the same charisma and smarts.

[abluelady]

2. I'm With You

I guess we have to support the one that can win! More important than having "my" favorite is having someone who will be America's favorite.

[asjr]

14. That is it in a nutshell. I feel blessed there

are so many really good candidates for us.

[leftyladyfrommo]

16. Edwards/Obama sounds good to me. Sounds like a ticket that

could actually do really well out here in the Midwest.

[Eurobabe]

3. I think we should be happy that we have some articulate, gifted Democrats

that have thrown their hat in the race.

My gosh, CNN just said the election is a year from November, finally this long national nightmare will be over.

[leftyladyfrommo]

6. Believe me, I'm ecstatic over these people. All smart and gifted.

And Bush is just looking more and more pathetic with every move he makes.

We should have no problem getting a really strong, good Democrat in this time.

[Eurobabe]

12. Bush is a has been (for almost 7 yrs now) 2008 is our year

Dump these CONS!! I will vote for whomever gets the nomination because I will not suffer, nor allow the US & world to suffer through another 4 yrs. of Republican LIES and warmongering. They need to be gone now.

That's all.

[leftyladyfrommo]

15. I wish there was some way to make them begone 6 years ago. n/t

[ClintonTyree]

5. And if Gore should jump in the race?

I know what you mean. It's going to be hard to figure out who my money, time and effort will go to. Oh well, at least we have a good field.

[leftyladyfrommo]

8. These people all make me really proud to be a Democrat.

After such a long fight we really came out on top - we came out the good guys. Remember when the Republicans thought they would control the govt for the next 50 years? That was awful.

[etherealtruth]

17. It is nice to have great options to choose from

It beats the heck out of choosing from a field that you don't feel any enthusiasm for!

[Olney Blue]

7. It's fun to see a positive thread!

No lack of talent in our party......

[chimpymustgo]

Hear, hear. We've got some good ones. I'm Edwards/Obama right now...

but could live with a few other combinations. We are lucky Dems!

[question everything]

9. More than a year for the first primaries and caucuses

may things can change, positions will solidify and.. so far only Edwards is an actual candidate. Obama and Clinton are only "exploring."

[leftyladyfrommo]

11. Clinton came out this morning and said she is in - and in to win.

Sounds pretty sure.

I'm glad she is running. Even if she doesn't make it - and she might get killed out here in the Midwest.

But it is just great to see so many really good women candidates coming out of the woodwork.

And almost all of them are Democrats, I think.

[esvhicl]

10. Kucinich the best of the lot

But has a snowball's chance...

[leftyladyfrommo]

13. I know absolutely nothing about him.

Is he too far to the Left for a lot of people?

Actually, I'm a lot further to the left than most of these candidates. But that is all right. I vote for the moderates.

[mtnsnake]

18. How dare you

be so open minded and pleasant!

[leftyladyfrommo]

20. Snow is coming and the air pressure is dropping. Affects my mood.

No, really, it is such a relief to see people of this caliber jumping in here - and so many of them.

I'm really excited.

[question everything]

21. As Colbert commented on Bush's interview with "60 minutes"

"if we wanted a flexible and open minded president we would have elected Al Gore"

Word: We did.

[stray cat]

19. Rejoice we have a field of competent candidates

maybe hope is on the way!

[leftyladyfrommo]

22. These people are way more than competent. They are great. n/t

All smart, fast, thoughtful.

I love this.

[Nimrod2005]

23. May the best man/woman win!!! I love it. Richardson is my next favorite.

A hispanic, a woman, a black...Let progressives make history AGAIN!

[k_jerome]

24. those are mine too....

i'm going Clinton, then Edwards, then Obama. i would be happy with any of the three, especially with one of the other two as VP.

[Alpharetta]

25. Texas Steelcage! n/t

[EndElectoral]

26. Eliminate Hilary immediately

[A Simple Game]

27. I really feel sorry for you.

It's not every day you find yourself in an I can't lose situation.

I'd wish you good luck, but it doesn't look like you need it.

[snowbear]

28. It's better to like too many candidates.. than to hate all of them !! LOL ..

....

Really though.. it's early and you'll be able to see who you REALLY like once the debates begin!!

I can't wait for that first debate!! DU is (((HOPPING))) during the debates!!!

[election_2004]

29. Wait until the first several debates...

...before making any final decision.

And ignore the Talking Heads and their inclination to tell you who you "should" support.

[Bobbie Jo]

30. At the risk of fueling anti-Hillary flames

...and this is just "gut level" thinking. I believe the untouchable ticket for '08 is Clinton/Obama....Depending of course on how the primaries play-out. This is the ticket that cannot be beat IMO. This combo would balance the ticket nicely, not to mention pave the way for Obama to take the WH, completely eliminating the "no experience" factor. I believe Hillary would make a brilliant president for many reasons. Obama has much to offer in his own right. We'll see....

Ok...flame away. :hi:

[Labors of Hercules]

35. I'm with you... Al or Hillary coupled with Barack or John...

Of these I think Hillary would draw the most criticism, but personally think she'd be one of the Best in History, just like Bill.

[Fire Walk With Me]

31. The obvious opportunity for a Democratic shoe-in in 2008 may create too many candidates.

We need to agree to support one strong candidate. We can't let the vote get split below Republican totals.

[NastyRiffraff]

32. True, we will need to agree on a candidate...

But not NOW. I haven't made up my mind yet. I want to see the debates, who else runs, etc. As many have said in this thread, we have a lot of talent out there. However, once someone wins the primaries, I'll work my ass off for whoever that is.

[Fire Walk With Me]

33. Right. I think that when it comes down to the wire, we'll all do the work.

It's just odd to see it forming up. And wonderful.

[nevergiveup]

34. I think

Obama, Edwards and Clark would all have a great chance regardless of the Repubs nominee. I think Hillary would have a difficult time but I wouldn't totally count her out and although she is not my favorite, I hate the way she is trashed on DU. I wish we could have more positive posts like this one. Thank you.