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Ringing Endorsement or Random Selection

It's about time the typing monkeys take a stand for one of the Democratic Primary contenders. In order to come to a finite conclusion, a critical analysis needs to be done. It's up to you, the reader to determine the level of seriousness applied and the percentage of tongue placed in cheek.

In no particular order other than alphabetical

• Braun, Carol-Mosely - Her chance of a nomination has the same chance as a snowball in hell. Ms. Braun is to the debates as Molly Ivins is to CSPAN's Book TV, adding a unique perspective and mostly avoided topics. Maybe a cabinet postion?
  
• Clark, Wesley - A couple of Senate terms could serve him well. His role as a General put him in a position of having to be in line with the incumbent administration which causes his current platforms to be at odds with earlier statements. It's a shame that the media only sees the sweaters and not the man inside. Maybe VP?
  
• Dean, Howard - The media hates him, Karl Rove loves him, the White House is watching him and he's got everyone in a tizzy. Must be doing something right. Question is, can he pull off a one on one debate with Shrub and win? Can/Will his grassroots support carry him through the primaries and on to the convention? President material? I can't tell yet. It's hard to get past the Used Car Salesman look.
  
• Edwards, John - A puppy. One with good intentions but too green for my tastes. Experience goes a long way and simply disagreeing with Bush isn't grounds enough to warrant my vote. Maybe I'm too petty, but I don't want my president to look like a giddy school girl when excited.
  
• Gephardt, Dick - The man needs some time in the sunshine. His stand on the issues is weak, his voting records are appalling and rolled over like a whipped pup in November of 2002. Seniority does not a candidate make. Acquire a spine and get back to me.
  
• Kerry, John - President Kerry. I am so in love with seeing that written. It's a shame his campaign is imploding. In the age of pre-emptive war, we need a leader who has actually seen battle and respects the impacts of his decisions. Many years as a Senator and his ability to conduct himself well in a debate places him high on the list of qualified candidates.
  
• Kucinich, Dennis - Oh please. The voters will never elect someone who's name they cannot pronounce easily. He's conceptually dead-on with regards to most policies and initiatives but comes across way too pissy.....and that hair, OMG, that hair. Give him Secretary of Health and Human Services.
  
• Lieberman, Joe - Bush-Lite, end of story. The only Democrat who's less attractive is Zell Miller.
  
• Sharpton, Al - Sorry Al, no one can get passed the Tawana Brawley fiasco.....that and you've never been elected to an office of any account. That's not to say that you don't bring a unique flair to the debates and topics most shy away from. However, not everything is a race issue, really.
  

So who am I endorcing?