Since Bush can't run again in 2008, its almost a moot question of who to run against the Reps. The Reps may very well run a valid and powerful presidential candidate.
In fact that would be one of their best strategies. Spend the rest of Bush's term making excuses and rewriting history as well as getting at least 1 "success" under Bush's belt. Then run someone who could actually be a President. That way they get at least 3 terms in the executive, with the successes of the latter used to whitewash the horrors of the Bush presidency.
Since I'm an independent I'd still be willing to vote Rep, if they field a valid and powerful candidate.
HOWEVER, from the Dem side of things from what I have seen, I do like Feingold. In fact I've already been discussing this possibility with friends. I like his responses, which are more direct and understandable to the public than Kerry's, and he has a conservative financial outlook. Perhaps he is more a lapsed libertarian like myself.
What would be kickass is to maybe see a merger occur. How about a Feingold/McCain ticket?
I agree with others that his "liberal" label will be what Reps will hone in on. Apparently he was awarded "most liberal" or something by some group. I'd expect to hear that a lot. Too bad if people only listen to that.
holmes
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