"intelligent, likeable, moderate, direct, rational, humorous, and caring"...

Name the last president who was elected on those traits.

I'm afraid the last few posters have a tenuous grip on reality concerning the mindset of the majority of Americans. Yes, McGrath, they really are that messed up.

Riginslinger -- the answer is Edwards (not that I like the guy - he's a millionaire trial lawyer, fer fuxakes).

If Clinton or Obama end up being the Dem nominee, 51% of voters will see past any flaws in the Repubs, and elect a shitheel like Giuliani, or a nut job like Romney.

Mark my words.