Question for Democrats:  Who do you think has a better shot in 08:  Clinton or Obama?
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Obama is still too inexperienced.  He's popular, but is still a newcomer.  On the other hand, he wouldn't face a lot of the opposition that hillary would face.  Maybe clinton with obama as a running mate?  That would be interesting.
93853
I think Hillary would be good but i also think that john McCain would be a good president. It's gonna be hard for me to vote if those 2 are running against eachother.
161873
I don't know about the Dems. They are in such disarray and unorganized right now that they need to get their act together soon. Obama would be a good choice, but he's too new in the Senate that I would be surprised if he ran. Maybe 2012 though. And I don't think Hillary will get pas the primaries if she runs.\n\nOn the Repub side, Rice has stated she was not going to run, so I don't think she will. Powell is a good choice if he wants to run. But I really like McCain. He is a moderate conservative, and I think he would have the best chance. Everything lately have been to the extremes: either extreme right or extreme left. People are getting sick and tired of it, and I think will move more to the center this election.
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I think Obama is fasinating, luv him\nHillary, luv her too...but shes too harsh\n\nI really don't think either could carry our party to a victory, sadly.\n\nEven though I voted for him once, I do hope Kerry stays out of it too. Rumors had it that hes wanting to get back in. \n\nObama as a vice?....I can see that, with him then running as Pres. later.\n\nAnyone know of any other strong possibilities?
715754
I think this question is bogus, because the assumption that Hillary is the front-runner for the 2008 Democratic nomination is, frankly, ridiculous.\n\nRepublicans would love to see her get nominated because they know she doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of winning.\n\nSomeday we will have a woman president. It's just not going to be Hillary. If the Democrats want to win back the presidency, they won't even let her be the V.P. nominee.\n\nSo to answer your bogus, ridiculous question -- in the matchup of your dreams, McCain/Guiliani would destroy Hillary/Obama.\n\nBut for the sake of this country, let's hope the Democrats aren't that stupid.\n\nP.S. I think both sides would be wise to avoid nominating a U.S. Senator for president. A former U.S. Senator hasn't won a presidential election since Richard Nixon. The disadvantage for Senators is that their record on national issues is too easy for opponents to pick apart. Governors have a far easier time, IMO.
695247
Democrat.... or rather... liberal!
16283
yes, but i definately believ John Edwards has a better chance.  I would vote for Clinton before I voted for any of them
1085310
Physically or Politically?\nPhysically, definitely Barack Obama. \nPolitically I like Clinton and McCain.
717007
Obama. He has the charisma to unite the nation which is really what we need right now. Also, the "inexperience" should not be an issue. Look at the John F Kennedy. He had one term in the Senate before he was elected and everyone loved him (granted, his assassination was quite unfortunate, I think he could have done so much more with a second term.) Another inexperienced president was Lincoln, I don't think anyone can effectively argue that he was not a good president. Obama's short time in Washington means that he has had less time to be exposed to the corruption that is so common there.
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I'd gladly vote for Hillary, or perhaps even Barack Obama, who is also considering running for the Democrats. I've always been frustrated with the fact that as huge and diverse a country this is, it's primarily been a choice between two, middle-aged or higher, Christian, white men for President. It's time to bring some diversity to the Presidential race.
10671
Condoleezza Rice gets my vote. \nWe lived (barely) through 8 years of Clinton's disasterous manifestations- no need to rehash what occurred then-- once was enough.
833813
dem: hillary, obama, john edwards, maybe richardson (gore, kerry on the way outside)\n\nrep: McCain, rudy, mit romney, bill frist... (jeb on the way outside)\n\nthere will be others when it gets closer...
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I vote for Barack Obama. John McCain has had too many chances to run for president and has proven to be indecisive at the last moment. Barack Obama is more decisive in his decisionmaking and would offer new viewpoints on issues. John McCain is from the old politics when all is said and done. He cultivates a progressive republican attitude which in reality he does not follow thru. Give USA Barack in 2008 and we'll do great !!
468471
Democrats will probably be Dean/Clinton (hillary)\nRepublicans will probably be McCain/Rice\n\nWell, that is my guess..but we'll have to see what happens over the next couple years..
883151
I agree with it whole heartedly.\n\nAl Gore is strong, perhaps strong enough to win his party's nomination for President, but he doesn't have the strength, the inclination nor the support of the American voters.\n\nObama is a huge threat to Clinton- but both would make excellent progressive Presidents. Obama, if he waits, will have to defend himself to the American public over claims that he misled the voters by signalling his intentions to represent them as a Senator and not the President.\n\nThe Republican party will have a really tough time with the '08 elections, and God willing they won't be returned to office. You only need look at the good fmr President Clinton and VP Al Gore did to see how great America could be. Only no one remembers the good because of the scandals and the Right wing Republicans determined to undermine him at any opportunity.\n\nIf the Republicans want to win the 08 elections they need to start grooming strong candidates now!\n\nHillary, in conclusion- will win the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. And will be incredibly tough to beat.\n\nHer husband is a very clever politician and still mega popular. Just look at the rallies they did for Hillary recently.\n\nShe's be the first female President in US history, popular with Mums, women, family groups, minoritys etc... \n\nAnd thats what the world needs- a woman!\n\nThe Iceman.
64202
Senator McCain. I'm a Democrat myself but I'd love to see McCain run for president. He is one of the few people that would be able to unite the country and end  the divide that has been created in last decade or so.
918306
If Hillary Clinton runs for President, she will win the Democratic Primary.  There simply aren't any better qualified Democrats who can survive the primaries like Hillary.  Pelosi is unlikely to run at all.  Clinton's real competition within the party will be John Edwards and Barack Obama, if they run.  Clinton in smart though, she's not going to be looking at who is running for the Democrats, but rather what her national chances are.  That means she's paying close attention to these preliminary head-to-head hypothetical polls pitting herself against potential Republican challengers.  If Clinton does run, it will be because she believes that she could defeat John McCain or Rudolph Guiliani in November 2008.  At this point, polls suggest she can't, but that could certainly change between now and then.  Additionally, although McCain has by far the best odds of any candidate to win the '08 race, his odds of surviving the primaries are not as good as those of a hard-liner.  Who's to say who represents the Republican party on the ticket in '08.