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Even Hilary does not support my views on the war (nor those of many dems) so for many, it's a choice between Obama and Edwards. I'm concerned about him becomming the Ralph Nader of this election, drawing votes away from a candidate with a better shot.
All three Democratic front runners have liabilities.
1. Obama's father is Muslim. Obama didn't publicly join a Christian church until he was 27 and that church is a "liberal" church." Don't think for a minute the Republicans will not make lots of noise about that. Lots of it. I have already read an conservative article condemning him for being pro Muslim and that he is pro Palestinian and not pro Jewish. He is a black candidate, but not one with Southern ties which would make a major difference in the South in the primaries, but in the general election won't matter that much as the Democratic nominee will get 90 % of the black vote.
2. Hillary is a woman who is perceived as a feminist and a far left liberal who is only in the center to get votes. I am confused though about Zora's view about the war. Hilllary is in favor of a pull out in Iraq before Bush leaves office. All Democratic candidates are. I don't see much difference in their views.
3. Edwards is very likable. But so far he is the most liberal of the three. And now he has a wife who will probably die. Zora has a valid point that should Mrs. Edwards health fail just at the right time after Edward's already has the nomination, it could affect the election.
While I am for Hillary. Edwards does carry the least personal liability in this election except for his wife's heath.
This is a situation where I like all three top runners personally and think all three would do a good job as President. Though I admit we haven't heard their particulars on how to solve some of our nation's problems.
The top three Republican candidates carry much more liabilities for the Republican voters. Any one of the present top three would probably give the election to the Democrats as the fundies who do have a lot of votes, would sit out the election. The fundies are already upset with the Republicans as it is. That is one reason the Democrats took Congress last November.