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January 19, 2004

Whoa. John Edwards looks to come in second in the Iowa caucuses.

When MoveOn had their online primary a few months ago, I spent some time comparing the different candidates, but have to admit that I didn't look too closely at Edwards. My vote went to Kucinich, even though I knew he was and would be a long shot. I like Kucinich and know he's come from an interesting background. And I have to admit that since then, I haven't looked too closely at the other candidates, partially because I knew the field was still shifting.

CNN has just projected Kerry to be the winner. Kerry is another interesting man. I have not looked at his plan/policies too closely. But the December 2003 Atlantic Monthly published a portion of Douglas Brinkley's upcoming "Tour of Duty" book about John Kerry's experiences in Viet Nam, taken from Kerry's war notes. It was a compelling read, and I'm looking forward to picking up the book. It's a really good insight into a young man serving (as an actual soldier, not as a photographer nor skipping out on flying planes in Texas) as a patrol boat operator in Viet Nam.

Now that the field of candidates is going to narrow down (slightly), I think it's time for me to take another look at the candidates. But - it is very nice to see some actual goddamn energy from the Democrats who have been so lethargic (and at times, downright pathetic) over the past few years. Stupid DNC...

J. Shell, January 19, 2004 07:45 PM, in Industrie Politico