I'm assuming the Democratic ticket will be Edwards/Obama and my rationale includes Edwards broad appeal in the south and his willingness to take firm positions on issues. Obama can add to the tickets appeal as an articulate liberal and a person of color.

Clinton has solid support of 30% of the electorate but very little potential for expanding beyond that among Democrats, and much less among moderate Republicans who are sick of the Bush Administration.

I wish Obama had the experience of a Richardson but he doesn't. Unfortunately, Richardson has the experience but not the popular appeal. I'd vote for him as Secretary of State, if Bill Cohen were not available.

Oh, and as a delegate to Maine's State Convention, assuming I'm elected again, I'll be voting for Kucinich so that his bargaining power will be increased. Last time around Kucinich got over 25% of the Maine delegates.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble