Democrats: Who could you see as a successful presidental canidate-Why?
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Russ Feingold\n\nWhy?\n\nFeingold was the only senator to vote against the USA PATRIOT Act when first voted on in 2001. At the time, Feingold stated that provisions in the act infringed upon citizens' civil liberties...no one listened...and now everybody whines...\n\nFeingold was one of 23 members of the United States Senate to vote against H.J. Res. 114, which authorized President George W. Bush to use force against Iraq\n\nAnswerman wtf..lol..last thing we need is another President with "family ties" so to speak.
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I often wonder why the Dem's dont produce a good platform of their own, instead of being purely anti-republican.  If they actually focused on positives that they would bring to the nation, I think they'd get more support
553974
I don't know who the repuglican will be, it really don't matter to me as I will never vote to shoot myself in the foot. But on the democrat side I think Hillary has a chance to be the first woman candidate, and even more possible that she might be the first woman president. She is a strong, intelligent lady that will stand up for what is right. She would have one of the best advisers in the world in her husband, the last legally elected president and the most popular and successful.
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I think Nancy Pelosi has some great leadership skills and will help set  a direction for the Democrats. I am and Independent who dislikes both parties but voted for Democrats this time as it is a time for a change. Whether it will be positive remains to be seen. I have not heard of a specific direction and program agenda that they have. I do hope for the sake of the nation both parties can get us headed in the right direction. Enough of the scare tactics by Bush regarding national security. Lets actually see what can be done here not abroad to make use safer. I don't care whether Iraq stands up as a democracy or goes down the toilet. They will tear each other up based upon 2000 years of violent history and sectarian violence. Typical third world mentality. We should not abandon them but we do need to start withdrawing.
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I believe Condi Rice would make an excellent President.    She has the smarts and the global understanding to do it.  As for a VP, I would have to go with Senator Mike Crapo, who is an honest politician.
1115412
Oliver North would be a nice pick.  He's got military and foreign affairs experience, and is a natural leader who would be able to keep America on track.
360521
Great question! I would most definitely prefer a president that stands up for us and takes care of threats. It is sad how many unthankful people live in America. We are very spoiled!
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Condie Rice! She would kick a$$! I think she would be a great no-nonsense President. First Black President, First Female President, she'd be awesome! I don't think any democrat candidate could touch her without looking like a racist or sexist.
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Yes! The democrats have to do something bold. There is no solid leadership in the party. Bush has given the democrats so many opportunities to capitalize on his failings, but all they do is whine. A bold, positive agenda for reform would be a fantastic way to get out of the doldrums the democratic party has been in these last few years. It seems all the democrats want to do is whine, but propose no real solutions. It turns people off to the democrats -- including me, and I am one. We need a positive action plan, not just criticism.
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I would say either Dick Durbin (Illinois) or Hillary Clinton (New York) or Barack Obama (Illinois)! Those three seem to be the party leaders anyway!
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Newt Gingrich and George Allen are at the top of my list.  They are both honest conservatives that would do a great job.  Condi?  She would do a great job as well, and would be a good opponent against Hillary, but I don't know if she could win.  Some of here exposure in the media while working in the Bush Administration would hurt her I think.  Many people think John McCain would be a good candidate, but he couldn't win the conservative base, he's too liberal.  I love Rudy, but he's also a little more progressive to win the primaries.  He would make an excellent running mate.  I think Mitt Romney is a dark hourse, I don't know enough about him, but he could emerge as a contender in '08.  Another dark horse that would make a good VP would be John Thune, the man who brought down Tommy Daschle, he's a great candidate.
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Yes most definitely! I think history will judge the president very badly as well as those who elected him -once.Too bad this will be another case of the Democrats missing a chance to say something to the people about what is really GOING ON. I think maybe we should all consider a new party to represent us...the non millionaires and non granolas.
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I'd go with Hillary.  Men have been running the country from the beginning.  It's about time we see what girl power can do.
767797
This is what makes us great,independent thinking,coming up with new ideas,some good some not so good,but when people see a good idea the word can spread like a wild fire. Myself I would like to see the top Republican and the top Democrat running for President,go in to office as President and Vice President for four years than switch places for four years,vote every eight years.
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I don't know, hopefully not Hilary Clinton.  Someone I think would make a good president is Condaleeza Rice.
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Democrats have many good qualities, Unfortunately i cant think of any right now.
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President - Wesley Clark (reason: military experience and he is outside of the "beltway" - would be a fresh face with new ideas to mend our relationships with the Middle East and Western Europe).\n\nVice President - Barack Obama (reason: youth plus effective legislator to tackle domestic policy issues).\n\nIf Hillary Clinton is nominated for the Democratic presidential ticket, she'll lose in the general election.