Liza
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I think these are strong democractic contenders. Please share what you think AND know about each of these candidates! 
I know we had similar topics like this thread, but I would rather make a fresh start and discuss more candidates as it seemed we only could discuss Dean or Clark in other threads.
1. Kerry
2. Dean
3. Clark
4. Kucinich
5. Edwards
6. Add more if you think this list is missing a candidate or two!
I can't help but think Dean is too good to be true, and he keeps saying the formula correctly with a little too much zest. Clark is probably too deep into the warrior/soldier thing for my tastes even though I like many of his proposed policies/plans. Heck, he looks like my brother when he was in boot camp with those thick glasses. Perhaps he would be a good president, knowing how it is really like being in combat. He would think twice about sending Americans to wars, I am sure, and he will not be as recklessly as Bush had been which resulted in hundreds of deaths for our soldiers. Clark seems to have his priorities in good order - valuing diversity and women in America. That is a big plus for anyone except the KKK and old racists, I suppose!
I also think he is capable of defending himself physically, and it would be less work for secret service. Heh! I think we need a strong responsible start that he can give us to pull ourselves up by the britches in the aftermath of Bush administration. I feel we need to focus more on the foundation of America rather than spreading ourselves thinly all over the world and especially in the middle east.
Kucinich sounds good - but somehow, he sounds a bit like Dean for my taste with that formula. Edwards seems pretty good, but he supports the Patriot Act which is a no-no for me even though he says it can be good with the right administration and responsibility not the abuse of the current administration. Kerry seems to be the nonsense type, too, like Clark - and I get the sense that he means every word he says, and that he doesnt play around with words like many politicians tend to do (spin doctors). I am more inclined to vote for Kerry this year, but I am open to others candidates' strengths and possibilities. Clark would be my second choice, and perhaps Kucinich third choice. I dunno how Dean would really do as a President, so I might give him a chance to prove himself, too.
I liked what Kerry had to say on the issue of revelance at http://www.moveon.org/pac/cands/all_interviews.html#3
Question: RELEVANCE
I think many people using MoveOn.org are concerned with the disastrous effects of the current administration. However, my sense is that most of mainstream America either does not see the faults or is too scared, for reasons related to Homeland and economic security, to question Bush's authority. How will you, the candidate, frame your message and reach out to mainstream America to show how the upcoming presidential election is relevant to their situation and demonstrate how the actions, policies, corporate influence and diplomatic laissez-faire of Team Bush is unhealthy for our country and our future?
--Karen Zgoda, (June 12, 2003; Brighton, MA)
KERRY: I trust Americans to think carefully about who is the best person to lead us into the future. And I have heard concerns about this Bush Administration all over the country from people of different backgrounds, careers, and incomes. People want to know why this President is rolling back environmental protections. Why everyone is sacrificing for the war on terrorism except millionaires who are just getting new tax breaks. And why is he selecting judges who want to turn back the clock on civil rights and workers rights and the right to choose.
In aftermath of 9/11, Americans demonstrated what a unified, patriotic country we can be. I want to tap into that spirit and call on Americans to make this country everything it can be - to turn around a jobless economy, to move forward on civil rights and environmental rights, and to build a strong future for this country.
We're going to remind this president that the American flag and patriotism doesn't belong to any political party - it belongs to all of us as Americans.
If Democrats can present Americans with a strong vision for our future, a strong vision that shows that we want to move American forward not backwards, I think most Americans will choose that future.
I know we had similar topics like this thread, but I would rather make a fresh start and discuss more candidates as it seemed we only could discuss Dean or Clark in other threads.1. Kerry
2. Dean
3. Clark
4. Kucinich
5. Edwards
6. Add more if you think this list is missing a candidate or two!
I can't help but think Dean is too good to be true, and he keeps saying the formula correctly with a little too much zest. Clark is probably too deep into the warrior/soldier thing for my tastes even though I like many of his proposed policies/plans. Heck, he looks like my brother when he was in boot camp with those thick glasses. Perhaps he would be a good president, knowing how it is really like being in combat. He would think twice about sending Americans to wars, I am sure, and he will not be as recklessly as Bush had been which resulted in hundreds of deaths for our soldiers. Clark seems to have his priorities in good order - valuing diversity and women in America. That is a big plus for anyone except the KKK and old racists, I suppose!
I also think he is capable of defending himself physically, and it would be less work for secret service. Heh! I think we need a strong responsible start that he can give us to pull ourselves up by the britches in the aftermath of Bush administration. I feel we need to focus more on the foundation of America rather than spreading ourselves thinly all over the world and especially in the middle east.Kucinich sounds good - but somehow, he sounds a bit like Dean for my taste with that formula. Edwards seems pretty good, but he supports the Patriot Act which is a no-no for me even though he says it can be good with the right administration and responsibility not the abuse of the current administration. Kerry seems to be the nonsense type, too, like Clark - and I get the sense that he means every word he says, and that he doesnt play around with words like many politicians tend to do (spin doctors). I am more inclined to vote for Kerry this year, but I am open to others candidates' strengths and possibilities. Clark would be my second choice, and perhaps Kucinich third choice. I dunno how Dean would really do as a President, so I might give him a chance to prove himself, too.
I liked what Kerry had to say on the issue of revelance at http://www.moveon.org/pac/cands/all_interviews.html#3
Question: RELEVANCE
I think many people using MoveOn.org are concerned with the disastrous effects of the current administration. However, my sense is that most of mainstream America either does not see the faults or is too scared, for reasons related to Homeland and economic security, to question Bush's authority. How will you, the candidate, frame your message and reach out to mainstream America to show how the upcoming presidential election is relevant to their situation and demonstrate how the actions, policies, corporate influence and diplomatic laissez-faire of Team Bush is unhealthy for our country and our future?
--Karen Zgoda, (June 12, 2003; Brighton, MA)
KERRY: I trust Americans to think carefully about who is the best person to lead us into the future. And I have heard concerns about this Bush Administration all over the country from people of different backgrounds, careers, and incomes. People want to know why this President is rolling back environmental protections. Why everyone is sacrificing for the war on terrorism except millionaires who are just getting new tax breaks. And why is he selecting judges who want to turn back the clock on civil rights and workers rights and the right to choose.
In aftermath of 9/11, Americans demonstrated what a unified, patriotic country we can be. I want to tap into that spirit and call on Americans to make this country everything it can be - to turn around a jobless economy, to move forward on civil rights and environmental rights, and to build a strong future for this country.
We're going to remind this president that the American flag and patriotism doesn't belong to any political party - it belongs to all of us as Americans.
If Democrats can present Americans with a strong vision for our future, a strong vision that shows that we want to move American forward not backwards, I think most Americans will choose that future.
with the 
or the 
. That is why I view the 2004 elections with the same eye as what I observed during the 1992 elections. (BTW I voted for Clinton in the 1992 Tennessee primaries then the General election, while living in California, and I don't regret that vote since then.)