First person that will come to mind when thinking of the 2008 Democratic nominee is Hillary Clinton. The past few years she has spent more time commenting publicly on national issues than informing her constituents in New York about what she was doing for us. She is clearly trying to remain a national figure and has done a good job of being heard. Although she still has not placed her name in the hat, the possibility is almost indefinite. She did not build a war chest (campaign money) with millions simply to seek another Senate term in six years.
Who else is running on the Democratic ticket? A bunch of no-name governors and any one else who would like to waste their money will launch exploratory campaigns. Many believe Barrack Obama, first black senator of Illinois, will also run. Obama who has great oratory skills is highly popular with the Democrats. But next election year is not the right time. Obama certainly has a bright future, and may indeed be the first black president of the United States (just not yet).
Note to John Kerry: Save yourself the embarrassment.
With the Republicans the moderate John McCain is certainly one of their front runners. But if the 2008 election is a repeat of 2006, his favored policy of the war in Iraq may overshadow everything else he stands for. McCain who is favored by many Democrats, may lose that support, jeopardizing what should be an easy victory.
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