Reply #12: I'd say that I am back to where I was before...

[polichick]

Just watching and commenting on what I like and don't like about each of our candidates. They're all admirable for different reasons ~ and they all have drawbacks.

imo Clinton's upside is her intelligence, dedication and the fact that I'd love to see a woman in the WH. Her downside is the lobbyists who fund her, that Iran vote and her desire to use Colin Powell to mend fences.

Obama's upside is his ability to create enough of a movement to win the presidency in spite of Republican dirty tricks, and to inspire Americans to rekindle their patriotism and ingenuity enough to solve the problems that face us. (It may seem like fluff but it's a formidable talent, and one this country needs right now.) His downside imo is his conciliatory manner toward entrenched interests and Republicans.

Edwards' fighting spirit is the thing that finally sold me on him ~ I think he's right that big oil, pharmaceutical corps, etc. aren't going to hand over their power easily. The downside imo is his less than stellar Senate record and his behavior since Iowa.

All that said, we win with any of them as long as we beat the Republicans. I'm feeling hopeful about the country again after a looooong seven years!!!
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