We in the blogosphere pride ourselves on being "reality based."
Let's explore and measure that "reality" on the flip and in the poll . . . .
The reality is that Gore and Clark seem to be less likely to run than are a number of other candidates.
Realistically, early money is like yeast and the same goes for early staff and volunteers.
Realistically, many of the threads on candidates here are filled with commenters who feel compelled to say they are for Gore or Clark even when the thread is about Edwards or other likely candidates.
Realistically, our understanding of the sentiments of the netroots is incomplete: some polls include Gore, others do not, for instance. But no polls I know of actually try to break down the Gore and Clark support to discover where that support would go if Clark and Gore do not run.
This reality check simply polls where your (if your top choice is Gore or Clark) support is likely to go if your favorite does not run.
In the comments you might want to explain why your support would shift the way it would. For example, some might say they would shift from Gore to Obama since both opposed the war from the get-go, while others might say they would shift from Gore to Clinton because experience is the deciding factor.
A second reality check poll (will post tomorrow if this one is well received) will ask how long you are willing to wait for your favorite to enter the race.