Dean - Although probably politically disastorous, I actually kind of thing the screaming thing is kind of funny - although when I initially heard it, I found it illtimed and arrogant. His debate performance tonight seemed pretty good. I still think his campaign offers a great critique and (hopefully) provides a significant change to the PROCESS of American politics. I just think that America isn't quite ready to go all the way with him. Also, it'll take a better polished politician to carry it better. Same goes for Trippi. Still, if nothing else, he's established a beachhead, even if he got himself killed in the process
Edwards - is the safe choice for Dems at this point. Probably the best equipped to take on W. He is a little phony at times, but he can offer the strongest critique of Bush while offending the least amount of people simultaneously.
I like Kerry, but I do feel he is a little to "by the numbers" and he has a very liberal voting record. Tough campaigner, though.
Clark to me is totally fools gold. This guy is not ready. I mean, I'm glad you're on our side, but maybe you should try running for a lower office before running for President. He's my last choice (outside DK and AS) at this point.
Lieberman, I actually like in a way. I would vote for him if he was the nominee. His morality thing is actually right on. I think he's too solicitious of the corportate/free trade world, though. He's just too right wing - or, more importantly, he advertises himself in such a way - to be an acceptable nominee to enough Democrats, at this point.
Anyway, Ben P's current pecking order:
- Edwards
- Dean
- Lieberman
- Kerry
- Clark