The six gnomes?

[REDWAVE]

The two most prominent possible Democratic contenders for president in 2004, Al Gore and Hillary Clinton, staying out of the race has left somewhat of a power vacuum. In its place has rushed the party's second string. John Kerry, the "hairdo," is a Senator from Massachusetts, and the favorite of party insiders. John Edwards (Sen., N.C.), who also has nice hair, seems to be the candidate the GOP is most worried about. Joe Lieberman (Sen., Conn.) is the most right-wing of the Dem contenders. On the left are Howard Dean, former Governor of Vermont, and Rev. Al Sharpton, a political activist who has never held office. Rounding out the list is Richard Gephardt (Rep., Mo.), who did such a wonderful job of retaking the House from the Republicans. Yeah, I'm sure his campaign will generate a lot of enthusiasm among the public.


Who's that I see lurking in the background? Why, it's Ralph Nader! How are ya, Ralphie boy?

 

[Ham Murabi]

Gephardt is the clear favorite. Crisco down a frying pan and place a slab of him on it, turn on the heat and, presto, Gnome on the Range.

 

[teddybear4play]

I see it being Lieberman, Gephardt, or Dean, in that order.

Sharpton doesn't have a prayer.

Kerry and Edwards are running for face time for '08.

TB4p

 

[REDWAVE]

Cool

So far, Reverend Al is in the lead, with 2 votes.

 

[REDWAVE]

Go, Al, go!

At least one Al is doing well now. Hope Bush doesn't steal his votes. Al Sharpton's still in the lead with 2.

 

[Problem Child]

Re: Cool

So far, Reverend Al is in the lead, with 2 votes.

And of course no one could possibly be voting for him just to fuck with your silly poll.

Lol...

 

[S.Daedalus]

I vote for DICK..just cause of the name...

 

[rosco rathbone]

Kerry looks like a ghoul. The last man that cadaverous who had a shot at the White House was Lincoln-in the days before mass media. Face time? SHould be bag-over-head time. He will never, never win.

 

[mbb308]

All these choices, with the possible exception of Reverend Al, are a bunch of pink tutu-wearing weenies. Why can't the Democrats come up with a politician with a pair?

 

[REDWAVE]

Good question

Good question, mbb308. Maybe it has something to do with the Democrats taking a fall for the Republicans, and presenting only token verbal opposition to give people the illusion of a genuine choice.

 

[HeavyStick]

I want to see Sharpton on some debates and lose his ass. Then when he turns around he'll slip in his process puddle and break a leg.

 

[teddybear4play]

Re: Good question

Good question, mbb308. Maybe it has something to do with the Democrats taking a fall for the Republicans, and presenting only token verbal opposition to give people the illusion of a genuine choice.

Or something far less insidious: they don't want to risk having a viable candidate lose to George W. Bush.

Does anybody honestly think the most capable Republican in 1996 was Bob Dole? No, but they threw him up against Clinton because they knew he'd lose.

Comparatively, Clinton was just about the least stellar of the 1992 Democrat presidential candidates, but they ran him against George Bush 41, who, at the time, was enjoying sky-high approval ratings following the Gulf War. Clinton, however, skillfully monkeyed up the works by winning the election.

TB4p

 

[modest mouse]

I'd like to see Dean as a VP candidate. He was a great Governor here and showed the ability to broker compromise.

 

[kotori]

"It's the economy, stupid"

Comparatively, Clinton was just about the least stellar of the 1992 Democrat presidential candidates, but they ran him against George Bush 41, who, at the time, was enjoying sky-high approval ratings following the Gulf War. Clinton, however, skillfully monkeyed up the works by winning the election.

I could see this phrase making a comeback.

 

[70/30]

I'm still praying for Biden--he's the sharpest person on the hill. He won't even get VP since a NE guy will represent DEMs. It'll be Lieberman or Kerry--I side with Kerry.

 

[mbb308]

Re: Good question

Good question, mbb308. Maybe it has something to do with the Democrats taking a fall for the Republicans, and presenting only token verbal opposition to give people the illusion of a genuine choice.

Sad to say, but it has that look.

And the press seemingly gives Bush a pass.

 

[Marxist]

I thought this was about Amelia and her gnome love.

 

[teddybear4play]

Re: Re: Good question

Sad to say, but it has that look.

And the press seemingly gives Bush a pass.

Oh please.

TB4p

 

[amelia]

I thought this was about Amelia and her gnome love.

you're just jealous of my lovely gnomey

 

[crappie master]

I'm still praying for Biden--he's the sharpest person on the hill. He won't even get VP since a NE guy will represent DEMs. It'll be Lieberman or Kerry--I side with Kerry.

How about a Joe Biden/Evan Bayh ticket?

 

[teddybear4play]

Good call. I can definitely see Bayh as a VP candidate to set him up as a dark horse for 2008 (since many of the potential candidates would polarize the populace), or, if the Republicans win in '08, then in 2012.

TB4p

 

[70/30]

Graham is supposedly the DEMs' defense candidate but I don't think he is an option. I think the right candidate can reveal how GWB is actually the anti-homeland defense (non)president, without that DEM being looked at as Napoleonic. Biden and Bayh could be a fit--they agree on a lot of issues. I'd put the Biden vs. GWB debates on DVD and format it for my widescreen. I don't know if Bayh could carry a card but he could help a moderate that has a strong stance and a firm personality (Biden).

 

[REDWAVE]

Whatever

I thought this was about Amelia and her gnome love.

Sure, we can talk about that, too.

 

[70/30]

Update

George Stephanopoulos interviewed Biden today. Closing question: "Are you still considering a run for the presidency?"

Biden: "Yes"

 

[70/30]

Pre-Update on Biden

Thursday, January 16, 2003

http://biden.senate.gov/pressapp/press.cfm?type=7

He criticized President Bush's call for a tax cut as the nation appears headed for war and outlined a platform for 2004 including more money for security improvements at home, such as protecting bridges, tunnels and nuclear power plants.

Despite repeated prodding from Matthews, he refused to say if he would run in 2004.

Biden said he would join the Democratic primary campaign only if no candidate had "caught fire," with the public by the fall. "If no one does and I think my message could ... then I may do it," he said. "I'm at the top of my game." Biden, 60, last campaigned for the presidency in 1988.

The show was part of the "Hardball College Tour." Delaware was the 11th stop for the program this school year.