My 2008 Overview

[BlueStater]

Normally, I wouldn't be interested in discussing 2008. We just got through one election and I need a break for pete's sake. As soon as the 2008 election is over is the media going to start babbling endlessly about 2010?!

However, in light of Senator Bayh's decision not to run, I've decided to post my viewpoint of the candidates and where they stand. It's still extremely early and things can change several times over before the election so this is little more than gossip.

Annouced candiacies:

Tom Vilsack

Extremely likely they'll run:

Hillary Clinton
Barack Obama
John Edwards

Very likely they'll run:

Wesley Clark
Joe Biden
Bill Richardson

*While it is highly likely the three mentioned above will run, they may change their minds if their stature in the polls do not improve any in the coming months

Probably won't run:

John Kerry
Al Gore

*I like John Kerry a lot but the last three months have been very difficult for him and he may be seriously reconsidering his presidential aspirations. Al Gore has repeatedly said that he won't run and I have no reason not to believe him. I don't even think he wants to run for president.

Won't run:

Evan Bayh
Russ Feingold
Mark Warner

[FrenchieCat]

1. Shouldn't you include one Dennis Kucinich?

I mean the media will ignore him soon enough.....but DUers certainly don't need to be the ones starting the trend though! :(

Should be listed under "Announced Candidacy" I do believe.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

2. Kucinich and Edwards

are both announced candidates, I believe: Dennis announced a week or so ago, and Edwards yesterday, I believe.