Reply #54: What an awesome thread...

[melnjones]

I'm a Clarkie 100%, but really do respect the others.

Dean was my pick before Clark entered, and I admire his outspokenness and his ability to mobilize from the grassroot level.

Kerry speaks deliberately and clearly and has a long history of service to our country- in the military, as a senator, and otherwise- that I think is quite honorable.

Edwards- I love his focus on the issue of poverty. It's too often ignored, even by dems.

Kucinich- I admire him for many many things, but in particular for his stance on the issue of abortion. Since he formerly was pro-life, I believe he's one of the few people who holds some middle ground on the issue and could facilitate true positive changes that both sides could agree on in the area of family planning and sex education.