Reply #29: The draft: I agree. Obama: I agree. Dennis: I disagree.

[David Zephyr]

The Draft: Charlie Rangel's touching the subject of "the draft" took the subject of Bush's civil war in Iraq right into the living rooms of America. I think it was brilliant and I agree with what you wrote.

Obama: He will continue to feel out the situation, but Jesse Jackson pointed out that once you declare yourself a candidate everything changes and I think that Obama probably faces the toughest decision making of all those considering running. He has the most to win, but perhaps the most to lose, too. He would indeed be an excellent VP choice.

Dennis: You are too hard on yourself. Joe Trippi in 2004 was not grounded for what he took on with Howard Dean. James Carville was not "ready" to run a national campaign in 1992 and came to political campaigns late in his life. I think that new blood trumps old blood in American politics. I think Bob Shrum and those like him, as well intended as they may be, hurt us more than help us. But you may be right.