Reply #334: These last seven years have taken a toll,

[Andrea]

that's very true. This could be part of the reason for people reacting this way. I feel desperate, too. I'm just afraid that with these two, the step forward will be barely perceptible (if one of them manages to be elected), when what we need are long, strong strides.

Democratic candidates I would have preferred? Well, yes. But I do think both of these two are more electable than Mike Gravel would have been. I feel pretty pessimistic at this point.