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Monday, December 18, 2006 12:00 AM

The case of the disappearing candidates

Evan Bayh says no thanks, while John Edwards is reportedly running. But will the star power of Clinton and Obama shrink the presidential field before Democrats cast a single vote?
By Walter Shapiro

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  • Sunday, December 17, 2006 10:53 PM

    Good points Delphine

    Gore is a titan among Democratic champions. The unfortunate myth he will have to overcome is that he should have won going away in 2000 (all of history, Clinton, Bush's 20 point lead in the polls, and Nader on his left flank notwithstanding). But I think most will remember that he has already proven his extraordinary effectiveness as a campaigner.

    Right now and for the last six years he has been the single most qualified man in America for the job. Let's hope he gets into this race.

    —Traduced! Read Traduced!'s other letters

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