Comments on: Mark Warner Is Out Of The Race http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/ Big Teeth. Huge Ass. Surprisingly Reasonable. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:55:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: sleipner http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85277 sleipner Fri, 13 Oct 2006 06:32:31 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85277 Wow...Dhimmi actually realized that Bush has led us to the apocalypse! I'm stunned! Wow…Dhimmi actually realized that Bush has led us to the apocalypse! I’m stunned!

]]> By: Jimmy the Dhimmi http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85232 Jimmy the Dhimmi Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:59:17 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85232 I have respect for Warner. He strikes me as a decent guy who always dreamed of being president since he was a kid. I bet he now realizes the world is too f*'d up to want to be president. Who in his right mind has the ambition to be the commander-in-chief during the apocalypse? I have respect for Warner. He strikes me as a decent guy who always dreamed of being president since he was a kid. I bet he now realizes the world is too f*’d up to want to be president. Who in his right mind has the ambition to be the commander-in-chief during the apocalypse?

]]> By: Nick http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85221 Nick Thu, 12 Oct 2006 23:42:03 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85221 In recent history, neither Jimmy Carter nor Bill Clinton were nationally known until the primaries actually got underway. I don't think that's exactly possible to duplicate now, but it still points to the best policy for a Democratic candidate: don't put himself (herself? any women but Hillary out there?) out as a "front-runner" until as late as possible. I like Richardson too, but I sure hope he stays off the radar for another year. In recent history, neither Jimmy Carter nor Bill Clinton were nationally known until the primaries actually got underway. I don’t think that’s exactly possible to duplicate now, but it still points to the best policy for a Democratic candidate: don’t put himself (herself? any women but Hillary out there?) out as a “front-runner” until as late as possible. I like Richardson too, but I sure hope he stays off the radar for another year.

]]> By: Alan Stewart Carl http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85188 Alan Stewart Carl Thu, 12 Oct 2006 21:28:13 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85188 Richardson could make a run. So could Bob Kerrey, Tom Vilsack, Joe Biden, Evan Bayh and, of course, Clarke, Edwards, Kerry and even Al Gore. And how about Phil Bredesen? He looks poised to win re-election as Tennessee's governor. He could get in the mix. Hillary may be the front-runner but I've heard so many say they'd rather have someone else that I wouldn't be suprised if she ends up with a very serious challenger. Problem is, that challenger may have to run to Hillary's left to gain traction. That would leave more moderate Dems in a quandry. Richardson could make a run. So could Bob Kerrey, Tom Vilsack, Joe Biden, Evan Bayh and, of course, Clarke, Edwards, Kerry and even Al Gore.

And how about Phil Bredesen? He looks poised to win re-election as Tennessee’s governor. He could get in the mix.

Hillary may be the front-runner but I’ve heard so many say they’d rather have someone else that I wouldn’t be suprised if she ends up with a very serious challenger. Problem is, that challenger may have to run to Hillary’s left to gain traction. That would leave more moderate Dems in a quandry.

]]> By: Toni http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85180 Toni Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:36:58 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85180 Warner is still viable as a VP selection. Still, this is a sad day. He had the greatest potential. Warner is still viable as a VP selection. Still, this is a sad day. He had the greatest potential.

]]> By: Joshua http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85166 Joshua Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:33:36 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85166 Obama still strikes me as a tad too young, and I'm not sure he or the Dems are interested in anything more than a dry run this time around. With a few more years as a Senator under his belt, he could make a much stronger candidate in 2012 or 2016, but if he runs in 2008 he may risk poisoning the well for future runs. I'm with Expat, Bill Richardson looks like the most intriguing candidate right now. Obama still strikes me as a tad too young, and I’m not sure he or the Dems are interested in anything more than a dry run this time around. With a few more years as a Senator under his belt, he could make a much stronger candidate in 2012 or 2016, but if he runs in 2008 he may risk poisoning the well for future runs.

I’m with Expat, Bill Richardson looks like the most intriguing candidate right now.

]]> By: sleipner http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85164 sleipner Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:27:44 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85164 One of the best things about Richardson I think is that he would be the best choice to woo hispanic voters back from the dark side... One of the best things about Richardson I think is that he would be the best choice to woo hispanic voters back from the dark side…

]]> By: ChrisO http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85158 ChrisO Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:58:20 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85158 How about an Al Sharpton/Ward Churchill ticket? That's what the right wing bloggers think we all secretly want anyway. How about an Al Sharpton/Ward Churchill ticket? That’s what the right wing bloggers think we all secretly want anyway.

]]> By: Expat Teacher http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85157 Expat Teacher Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:46:40 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85157 Richardson may not have lit a fire yet, but he is running for re-election in NM. He can't show his national desires too much or he could lose. (He won't though. He'll win with 65%) Richardson is the best candidate on paper. Time in Congress, lots of international experience (UN ambassador), Energy Secretary and now successful governor. My money is on that dark horse. Richardson may not have lit a fire yet, but he is running for re-election in NM. He can’t show his national desires too much or he could lose. (He won’t though. He’ll win with 65%)

Richardson is the best candidate on paper. Time in Congress, lots of international experience (UN ambassador), Energy Secretary and now successful governor. My money is on that dark horse.

]]> By: Jimmy the Dhimmi http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85154 Jimmy the Dhimmi Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:40:56 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85154 I'll place a bet now that it will be a Clinton/Obama ticket in '08 I’ll place a bet now that it will be a Clinton/Obama ticket in ‘08

]]> By: john http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85151 john Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:29:20 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85151 Given Bill Clinton's repeated references to Clark, don't be surprised if you don't see a Hillary and Clark ticket. Given Bill Clinton’s repeated references to Clark, don’t be surprised if you don’t see a Hillary and Clark ticket.

]]> By: Justin Gardner http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85145 Justin Gardner Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:00:34 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85145 Edwards seems to be the clear challenger to Hillary. Wes is a bit too unpolished for many Dems, but he could make a helluva VP candidate, considering the role that Cheney has played in the decisions to go to war. Edwards seems to be the clear challenger to Hillary. Wes is a bit too unpolished for many Dems, but he could make a helluva VP candidate, considering the role that Cheney has played in the decisions to go to war.

]]> By: Jeff Hamilton http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85142 Jeff Hamilton Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:56:07 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/10/12/mark-warner-is-out/#comment-85142 There's still Wes Clark and of course, John Kerry or John Edwards. While I'm reluctant to support Kerry or Edwards, I certainly would. I like the prospect of a Clark ticket, strong military/foreign policy and he's a beltway outsider. Doesn't hurt that he's a southern boy either. There’s still Wes Clark and of course, John Kerry or John Edwards. While I’m reluctant to support Kerry or Edwards, I certainly would. I like the prospect of a Clark ticket, strong military/foreign policy and he’s a beltway outsider. Doesn’t hurt that he’s a southern boy either.

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