This one (several days old) appears to have gotten by us. So we all have our opinions on the Democratic ticket for 2008, and Joe Trippi - arguably one of the founding fathers of the netroots - is no exception. In this
Washington Post piece, Trippi handicaps the contenders (announced or otherwise)...
On Feingold (see? several days old):
Perhaps the most authentic candidate, the senator from Wisconsin has a deep connection to the grass roots and is a favorite of the party's progressive wing. If President Bush stays stubborn on Iraq and the rest of the field plays it safe, Feingold could get very hot.
On Al Gore:
...In a party that tends to treat its past nominees like lepers, Gore has done an amazing job of reemerging as an important thought leader on issues such as the Iraq war and global warming. If he throws his hat into the ring, he will immediately suck all the oxygen out of the room for most of the other candidates.
See the whole piece for Joe's comments on Vilsack, Clark, Richardson, Bayh, Biden , Kerry, Edwards, Obama and...
Hillary:
Ironically, the problem with Clinton's candidacy arises from her strength. Front-runners have something to lose, so they almost always run cautious, safe campaigns. This almost cost John Kerry the nomination in 2004, and could cost the senator from New York the nomination in 2008.
My compliments to everyone for staying focused on the 2006 midterms and not obsessing over 2008. Now, we have to keep pressure on our Democratic Congress and not allow them to be lame. But having said that, I see no reason we can't indulge ourselves a bit and start to make a case amongst ourselves about who we like - and don't like (please play nice). I'd put up a poll, but I imagine kos will do that in due course.