I Dare You

[Sekhmets Daughter]

5. I like Joe, but

he has sought the nomination twice already and if the third time would prove to be 'the charm' I'm not certain he could hold the current coalition together.

I think what will be needed in 2016 is another unique candidate, one who could hold that coalition. That would be Hillary Clinton. The Clintons were always popular in the AA community, until Bill put his foot in his mouth in SC. But, they have redeemed themselves, Hillary by being such a supportive Sec't of State and Bill with his tremendous efforts on behalf of Obama's second term. Independent women, and perhaps even some luke warm republican women, will support Hillary. The republicans will continue to alienate Hispanics, Asians and every other minority in the country.

A third consecutive term for the same party is really pretty rare in modern American politics. ( FDR during the war years and then a two-term Reagan handing off to G.H.W. Bush) So Dems will need a really strong candidate to accomplish that. I think she's our best bet...but it is early days, who knows what the future may bring?