He either must think he really has a chance for the Democratic nod, is positioning himself for VP or will change his mind at the last minute. It's a bold move nonetheless. http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/news/special_packages/john_edwards/6718799.htm
My guess is door #1/door #2, with the thought in mind that he will probably end up somewhere in any new Democratic president's cabinet. Edwards would make a pretty good VP candidate, especially if a Northerner like Kerry, Dean, or Lieberman gets the nod. (My initial suspicion was that the final ticket would end up being Lieberman/Edwards; now I'm thinking Dean/Clark is more likely, but Lieberman still leads among Democrats in most states.) Cheers,
Dean-Clark seems to be the dream ticket at this point. I just don't care for Clark. At least Dean is consistent, though. I really never minded someone who is on the left or right if they are consistent and intellectually honest and don't change with the winds, ala Kerry, Gore, Ashbrook, etc. Bill Bradley and John McCain both had some ideas I liked and wouldn't have minded either one being elected because I believe they are both intellectually honest and truly believe in their stated views.
What about Clinton/Gore or Gore/Clinton? Either, or both may jump in you know. I doubt they would be on the same ticket, but what if Gore got back in and asked Hillary to be his VP. Could happen, and it would be the Dem.'s best chance IMO.
I think Hillary Clinton is the most divisive Democrat in America today. I don't think her being on the ticket, top or bottom, would help the Dems. I may be wrong. I usually am.
I don't care for her either, but if Gore/Clinton became the ballot I bet they would pull the most votes. I do not think it would happen though because they both have way too much pride.
The best thing that could happen to the GOP is if Gore got the nomination. He couldn't win as sitting vice-president during the best economic period ever, how could he win now? As for Hillary, What have the Clintons done for the Democratic Party? When Bill took office the dems controlled both houses of Congress. Now the GOP owns the White House, Senate (although they don't act like it), the House, and there are now more Republican governors. Thanks for nothin' Bill and Hillary
Gore needs to find himself; I see him as a viable candidate for 2012 or 2016, if he can pick up a Gary Hart elder statesman je ne sais quoi. Hillary Clinton is the natural 2004 prospect, but I can't see her entering the race at this juncture (though she's one of the few possible candidates with the party clout and name recognition to get away with it); if Bush gets a second term, though, I think we can count on Hillary running in 2008. Cheers,
Hillary Clinton Vs. Condelezza Rice in 2008. Now that would be an election for the annals of political science!
It's funny you mentioned this; I've been mulling over who might be a viable Republican candidate in 2008 (because no matter how the 2004 elections turn out, GW Bush is unlikely to run), and the thought of Jeb Bush left me cold. Condoleezza Rice, though, would be the next logical candidate--I can't see Cheney or Powell going for it. And wouldn't it be a trip if, after 43 or 44 consecutive white males, the next election were between two women, one of them an African-American Republican. Cheers,
I like Jeb Bush. I didn't care for him much until I saw an interview with him conducted by Sean Hannity. He seems warm and personable. But, I don't want a Bush dynasty (although Bush and Ming do both have only four letters). Rice would have to be more loose and less stiff. But, I would definitely vote for her.
Rudy would be a viable candidate. He is in the Rockefeller mold. The only problem is he has some social issues views that may hurt him. As Mayor some of these views didn't affect public policy but as President they could (Supreme Court appointments, etc.). I have often thought about Susan Collins or Olympia Snowe, both Maine Senators as possbilities. One thing not talked about much is the possibility Cheney will not run due to increasing health problems. If he doesn't than the VP will be the automatic frontrunner but not tantamount to election.
Yeah, I've never counted on Cheney running, at least not Dick. His wife would make a good candidate. Not likely though. What social issues are you talking about with Rudy? Honestly, I don't know much about his views. I think he comes across as a pretty straight shooter. And he had great success in NYC. Greg
In some ways not unlike the silliness we in California like to call politics. The republicans best chance is Arnold, but he holds views that are anathema to most of them. Pro-choice, pro-gun control, pro-"gay rights", etc. Arnold is interested in money and the economy. That is where he is positioning himself and where his conservatism lies. He has little interest in much of the rest. Probably a good thing because he knows very little about the rest (as evidenced by several of his interviews). It will be interesting to see how long it takes for his handlers to make him shift to the right. I will be curious to see if he is "man enough" to ignore them. And he should ignore them. This is California. He's right on the money for how they vote. So, let's see, Arnold for President in 2012? Tom Nixon
I hesitate to mention them because I don't want to be seen as supporting or opposing. So, let me say, I offer this for information only and it in no way expresses my views one way or the other. He is pro-choice, pro-gay rights, etc.
