CR, I think the big problem is that while anyone with half a brain disapproves of Bush, that doesn't mean they like the Democratic alternatives any better. Though I think Bush is the worst choice possible (O.K., Osama might be a worse President <G>), I can see why the slate of Democrats aren't getting anyone fired up. Hillary, Kerry and Gore seem to be the front runners. Of these, Hillary is by far the smartest, but she carries a lot of baggage (not the least of which is being a woman). And many hard core progressives can't get behind her support of Bush's aggression in Iraq, and I'm one of them. I would vote for her vs. Cheney, Rice or Jeb, but it would be voting against them instead of for her. If I thought Bill would be the power behind the throne, I'd be enthusiastic. But I don't believe that would be the case. Warner, Obama, etc. don't have much in the way of experience. Of course, it isn't disastrous experience, like Bush's resume and I'd still vote for them vs. the Banana Republican.
Progressives have a better chance against the GOP criminals in Congress. But I doubt they'll take control of either house. |
