Of the so-called Top 3 (Clinton, Edwards, Obama), who do you back?

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

And no, I'm not ignoring the others (my candidate of choice isnt in the 3)
This is purely out of curiosity

I'd go with Edwards
anyone else have a pick?

[shadowknows69]

1. Dennis Kucinich, Al Gore or Wes Clark

sorry, those are my top three.

[havocmom]

2. Mine too, but not in that order

;)

[JDPriestly]

3. Of those three Edwards then Obama.

[Ghost in the Machine]

ditto... n/t

[Fresh_Start]

4. edwards among those three

gore if I had my druthers

[jakem]

5. Obama.

Then Edwards.

Then whatever.

[melody]

6. Of the three, Ewards

I've always liked Edwards, but this time around, I think he's got game.

My first choice would be Al (actual second would be Dennis, but he has as much chance of being elected President
as I do).

[philosophie_en_rose]

7. Edwards

:thumbsup:

[rpannier]

8. Edwards

He was my first choice in 04 and he still is now.

[silverojo]

40. Edwards for me, too

I preferred him in 2004, as you did. :)

[crim son]

9. Not Clinton.

Beyond that, I've not yet decided. However if she wins the primary I'll vote for her. There's no way I'm willing to be even incrementally responsible for the election of another republican. I'm not crazy.

[Colobo]

10. Obama

[Just-plain-Kathy]

11. Out of the three...Obama.

I still have my fingers crossed that Gore jumps in.

I would really like a Feingold/Webb ticket. ...They were going against Bushco before it was popular.

[TwilightGardener]

12. Obama.

[gauguin57]

13. Edwards-Obama ticket. Bill Maher says that would be unbeatable.

I say GOP frontrunner Rudy is a schmuck.

That is all.

[yourout]

14. Edwards - Obama

[man4allcats]

15. Kucinich. n/t

[SusanaMontana41]

16. Edwards

He's my choice for 2008. If Gore runs, though, all bets are off.

[Redstone]

17. Any of them, rather than a Republican. And I'm not even a registered Democrat.

Redstone

[Wetzelbill]

24. Tombstone this clown!!!

I heard he hates badgers too. :)

[shadowknows69]

54. Redstone can be mad as a badger sometimes

but he's one of the good guys. B-)

[Redstone]

62. Oh, it's OK. Wetzelbill is a pal of mine, and joking. The badger thing is a running joke, because

he's the only one I know who has a brother who actually once FISTFOUGHT a badger. I still get a big grin whenever I picture that in my mind.

Redstone

[Redstone]

63. Wrong. I was actually ROOTING for the badger (but don't tell your brother that, OK?)

How ya been?

Redstone

[Wetzelbill]

69. there are times when I would've rooted for the badger too

Oh I am not bad. Anxious for summer right now. Been a hectic weird year. And yourself?

[Redstone]

75. Getting along OK these days. And Spring is finally here, so Convertible Season is open,

along with trout fishing as of tomorrow, so I'm happy.

Redstone

[Wetzelbill]

81. oh man, I don't even remember the last time I fished

I need to move back to MT. Get a cabin by a lake. Fish. Write. Be one of those reclusive wacky geniuses. :)

[Redstone]

84. God, I'd LOVE to trout-fish in Montana. Maybe some day.

Nothing like trout & eggs for breakfast, is there?

Redstone

[Wetzelbill]

86. oh when I move back you are invited anytime

Now I'm hungry, haha.

[pitohui]

18. all 3 are good, might lean a bit more toward edwards right now EOM

.

[LaPera]

19. Kucinch & Edwards!

[dysfunctional press]

20. al gore

nt

[skul_Donteecha]

21. I'll take Edwards,

even with the haircuts.

[aquart]

22. Edwards.

[Wetzelbill]

23. out of those three? Edwards

I'm a DK man otherwise.

[ajh]

25. Edwards.

Then Obama.

I recently heard the tune Black Betty with the words twisted to include Obama as the chorus instead of Black Betty. I haven't been able to get it out of my head, and now have my three small children singing along with me. :)

[flyarm]

26. Edwards

[Maddy McCall]

27. Gore.

[merh]

28. pssssssstttttt

He is not one of the three choices.

Always the radical, always the non conformist. :rofl:

[Maddy McCall]

33. I know.

I'm in a grrrrr mood, so I'm rebelling.

:grr:

(But thanks for making me laugh at myself. :) )

[merh]

55. sweetie, not laughing at you

and not wanting you to laugh at yourself, just wanting to laugh to laugh

rebels are cool :smoke:



:hug:

[NuttyFluffers]

29. Edwards

only one i think has a snowball's chance in hell in 'Handbasket America'.

but i still care more about the congress. i want judicial impeachment. some of them tossers who voted for this travesty of a 'partial birth ban, even if you'se gonna die, is a-ok!' need to be out on their can, and out on their can like yesterday.

[merh]

30. Obama, Edwards and HRC only if that is the dem I am stuck with

but I will do what I can to not to have hold my nose as I mark the ballot for her.

Out of all the dems, I'd prefer Gore and I hope he runs.

I also like Wesley Clark.

[ninkasi]

31. Choosing from those three

my choice is Edwards. My younger son and I were discussing this a couple of nights ago, and his pick is Edwards, as well.

[peacetheonlyway]

32. BIDEN BIDEN BIDEN

did I say it loud enough BIDEN rhymes with BACKBONE

the others are ass kissers.

[Bluebear]

41. BIDEN rhymes with Credit Card company asskisser.

Oh, no it doesn't, but same difference.

[Rosemary2205]

66. Damn you!!!!! Damn Damn Damn

I keep saying I gotta quit consuming liquids while on the DU ------ now I got iced tea ALL OVER my desk!

You jerk! :) LOL :)

((hee hee -- still laughing at that TRUE zinger)

[peacetheonlyway]

92. if that's all ya got..

ya got nothing.

biden makes the rest look like they can hardly spell iraq much less get us out of the country.

do a little more research.

biden is not the corporate cowtowing that clinton or obama are, check FEC.

and edwards, well, he's just plain naive.

[Raine]

34. None of the above

My choices are Gore, Kerry or Clark.

[Daphne08]

35. I don't like Hillary.

I really do like both Obama and Edwards!

[Decruiter]

36. Kucinich first.. Edwards, not so much. I 'd like some answers, John, who did you

meet with and what did you all talk about when you attended that Bilderberg meeting way back when? I'd really like to hear what you have to say.

www.unitypublishing.com/newsletter/bilderburg.htm

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

37. Two possible nose holders and one no sale. Tough choice.

[GreenTea]

38. Kucinich - a close second, Edwards!

[WA98296]

39. Of the three: EDWARDS

[Libby2]

42. Edwards

[maine_raptor]

43. So tough to choose between those three.

One needs to understand the real important differences between them. I'll let you know once I've compared the size of their houses and how much they spend on haircuts. :sarcasm:

[MadHound]

44. Kucinich,

If Obama gets the nod, I'll be happier, if Edwards gets the nod, I'll be reluctant, if Hillary gets the nod, I'll probably go Green.

[PADemD]

45. Obama

[RestoreGore]

46. I'm too busy helping to mitigate the climate crisis to care

Because I know no matter who the annointee is they are only going to be a part of the military industrial complex that continues the status quo and I see no signs of that changing in a year's time, nor the way people in this country care more for entertainment in their political campaigns than substance. So at this point, someone please tell me what's the point to all of this? The Democratic controlled Congress can't even kick Bush and his traitorous bunch out. Why should I then think ANYTHING is going to change in the next "election?" I then don't have time to be obsessed over this when real work needs to be done now.

[bklyncowgirl]

47. Of these three, this week it's Obama--Last week it was Edwards. Next week who knows.

Neither has the sort of experience that makes me confident that they could actually run the country but I rate both over Clinton because of her stance on the Iraq war.

I like Edwards positions on the issues. He's taken the effort to present well thought out programs and has added a good deal of intellectual heft to his campaign that belied his image of something of a lightweight. That's why that crap with the $400 haircut bugged me. A politician with the unfortunate nickname of "The Breck Girl" should never, never let let the fact that he plops down more dough on his "do" than most families spend on food for a month--much less allowed himself to be videoed preening before a make up mirror--now available for you viewing pleasure on You Tube all to the tune of "I Feel Pretty". Not good, Elizabeth, please smack some sense into your guy.

Obama, so far, has run an incredible campaign and amazingly for a greenhorn has not made any mistakes. I'd like to hear a little more substance from him--no doubt he's a very smart guy--I'd just like to know where he's planning to take us.

If I had to vote today and choose from the current field, I'd probably vote for Bill Richardson. I don't agree with him on every issue, but on two big ones, the Iraq War and Global Warming he has both excellent positions and a track record that makes me think he could actually do what he says he wants to do. That being said he is bugging me with his refusal to call for Alberto Gonzales' resignation.

C'mon Bill, yes, the guy's Hispanic and it's too bad that the first Hispanic in this very important position turned out to be both a fool and a tool but frankly, just between you and me, you wouldn't hire this guy to represent you in a real estate deal--much less make him Attorney General, would you?

[Tesha]

48. Somebody else. (NT)

[mmonk]

49. Of those, probably Edwards.

[seabeyond]

50. obama. but i really want kerry or clark. n/t

[andlor]

51. Edwards!

[salin]

52. at the moment, leaning Edwards

but it is so very early that my leaning doesn't really mean much. Call me a fence sitter.

[ThomWV]

53. Gore

[Cobalt Violet]

56. Edwards.

[donco6]

57. Obama for me, but it's really early.

And I haven't done nearly enough homework. I just read his book and liked it.

[in_cog_ni_to]

58. Obama. Until Gore gets in the race. n/t

[JNelson6563]

59. I'm a Gore hold-out

Aside from that I watch and wait...will decide later.

Julie

[SammyWinstonJack]

65. Gore hold out here and if he doesn't run, Edwards for me.

[roamer65]

79. Ditto.

[SharonRB]

89. Me, too

But then you knew that. I was ready to post before I saw it was you!

If he doesn't run, I'm supporting Richardson.

:hi:

[DiverDave]

60. John Edwards

I voted for him in te '04 primary and I haven't changed my mind.

[Blackhatjack]

61. Edwards --He is putting out specifics behind his plans, and showing leadership

Edwards has been putting out specifics behind his plans. It would be helpful if the rest would do the same so that we can see exactly how they plan to implement and fund their commitment to 'universal healthcare' etc.

Edwards has committed to wiping out poverty in then next 30 years, and has established an anti-poverty center at UNC-Chapel Hill at no cost to the University.

Edwards has already been working to provide college education for disadvantaged students, and providing students with assistance at the high school level which will prepare them for acceptance by a college.

Edwards has been reacting first to plainly anti-Democratic practices and plots. Edwards was first to pull out of Murdock's Fox News hosted debate of the candidates in Nevada, and then with the Congressional Black Caucus.

Edwards has been tirelessly helping build the local Democratic Party from the ground up in places like Iowa, and it is reflected in the polls --especially regarding overall 'favorability' ratings.

Edwards is the only one of the three projected in polling to beat all Repub candidates in head to head races.

Edwards has the highest polling among the three with independents/undecideds and unaffiliated voters.

Any one of the three would make a good President and will get my support if they gain the Democratic nomination. However, I believe Edwards should be the top choice, and would likely be the most electable of the three.

[gravity]

64. Edwards

[youthere]

67. Out of those three..Obama.

[aljones]

68. I like Clinton, then Edwards

[mdmc]

70. obama cause he can beat HRC, HRC cause she is unstoppable

[Zavulon]

71. As long as it isn't Clinton, I'm ecstatic with anyone we nominate. Edwards, Obama, whoever.

My top choices would be Clark or Gore, but my top priority is the "Anyone but Hillary" camp I'm in.

[piedmont]

72. Probably Edwards but he's got to manage his image better. nt

[Orangepeel]

73. Edwards.

[MadBadger]

74. Obama

[never cry wolf]

76. Obama

[tammywammy]

77. OBAMA!!!!

[MasonJar]

78. If Gore does not run, I am thinking strongly of wanting a woman

for president. I think Hillary would be a very intelligent and serious president, but after the greatest buffoon in US history even an amoeba at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean would look good. You dems choose and I will work my heart out for whomever you select.

[Bucky]

80. If donated to DU, you could do a real poll

Just sayin'

[and-justice-for-all]

82. Someone with a damn brain and a spine!!!

Al Gore would just about do it, he isn't running so his stance on issues isn't clear.

[Individualist]

83. Kucinich

[HCE SuiGeneris]

85. D K

[JTG of the PRB]

87. Mine's not in the top 3 either.

Al Gore is the man for me.

If I had to pick one of the top three you listed, I'd say Edwards, followed VERY closely by Obama. A Gore/Edwards or Gore/Obama ticket would be A-Ok with me!

[jeffrey_X]

88. Obama.

One of his negatives (experience) is actually a positive in my opinion. We need someone to take office that has not been tainted by spending 20+ years in washington.

After reading his book about 3 years and before he became popular, he already had me won over as my choice for president.

[Clark2008]

90. Sadly, none of them, with Edwards last.

I like the first poster's choices much better.

[Zomby Woof]

91. Edwards and then Obama

We have a good field, the best in years. :thumbsup:

[peacetheonlyway]

93. Biden is this Election's Dark Horse Candidate

FIrst of all you have video comparisons of Biden outlining
the first real plan for setting up a weak central government federation in Iraq.
truly the only thing that will work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz5LOpM5iFg
now you have respected journalists endorsing him as having had the lead all along. - Thomas Friedman NYTimes.

and here you have a website that shows him head to head with all the candidates.

the video here speaks for itself.

http://www.headtohead08.com/

he just got $50 from me ,and I was a former dean supporter, dean technically won the election last time, it was the press, Kerry paid attack ads and a disrespect for good PR that pushed him off the top.

this time, Biden is too wise to make those mistakes.

Biden will be the Dem. nominee in 2008.