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Maybe it's just because I am getting old, but I don't see success coming from runs by either H. Clinton or B. Obama, and not because of gender or race. For Hillary, I think it's too late, and for Barack, too early. Timeless candidates should be of the George Mitchell or Leon Panetta types. In age, they may be getting old, but in energy and freshness of views, they are timeless. And electable, I believe. I would vote for Gore in a minute, but Gore and Mitchell or Panetta would be a sure win for me. I wish the party were having a discussion instead of a popularity contest. I don't want McCain as our next president. He has shown that he can be bullied.
I would have voted for Feingold for president or vice-president, but his seniority and committee seats in the Senate tell me he is making the right decision, and I'm happy to support him there. Most of all, we need a Democratic candidate who can win back the Executive in 2008. Otherwise, our big win right now will be greatly diminished.
