From my perspective, I was proud that so many of the candidates were so good. I could easily vote in the general election for several. It is great to participate in the primaries because there are choices, all of whom are good.
Dennis Kucinich continues to articulate every view I hold! I wish that he were electable, but it is clear that no one thinks so. I am realistic enough to "get over it" even though part of me wants to continue to support him out of principle. What he said last night that make so sense were the following:
1. Universal healthcare with one provider (government)
2. Stop funding the war
3. Creation of a Department for Peace.
Given the reality that Kucinich cannot get elected, I still support Obama. He did very well last night. He is measured (sometimes too much), but he is thoughtful and supports an agenda that will promote international cooperation and universal healthcare (not without some problems).
John Edwards continues to impress me. I clearly would give him my support if Obama were to lose strength in the polls. Again, the richness of the choices is overwhelming. To think that either one would be great while knowing only one can be nominated.
And Hillary did very well. She was impressive, if not overwhelming. While her competence continues to shine and, now, her personality seems to be warmed, I cannot bear to think that we will have Bushes and Clintons following each other from 1988 at least through 2012!! It is too much!
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