Reply #49: You want perfect? Vote for Jesus

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... or the Buddha, or other spiritual icon of your choice.

Seriously, I agree with you about the candidate bashing and wish they would all simmer down. Plus, it's good not to get TOO attached to any one candidate that you can't change your mind as you learn more about them.

Right now we're all just dating. We don't have to marry any of these guys yet.

On the other hand, I thought Dean was stronger in the last debate than in previous ones. He's a smart guy, and this is his first national campaign, and I think he will get stronger as he goes along. Also, as they are all human beings, none of them will be perfect.