Reply #4: Not my ideal

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I cannot figure out Vilsack. He is very hard to read. He came into office on fire - gay rights, workers' rights, but he has become more and more centrist and less of a fighter for my ideals. But, he wins.

I really hope that he decides to run for Governor in 2006, otherwise we are looking at Gov. Nussle (R). That would be horrible for Iowa. If DNC chair makes Vilsack run again in Iowa, then I am for him. What really needs to happen is for the IDP to get its act together and get us the best possible candidates in our congressional seats. Christie Vilsack must take on Rep. Leach in the second district. Pat Murphy, State House minority leader (minority by 51-49 margin) must run for the open seat in the first district in 2006. State Rep. Paul Shomshor must run against Rep. King in the fifth district. Who can run in the third against Latham? 2006 is the year to pick up 2-3 house seats in Iowa.

As for DNC chair, again, I like Vilsack for the position if it helps retain Terrace Hill. Otherwise, I trust the collective wisdom of the party as to whether it is Dean or an outsider.

However, no Vilsack for President for me. He wins, but I don't care too much for the way he governs. If you cannot tell, I have mixed feelings on Vilsack.