Am I the only one to be impressed with the depth of the Democratic line-up of Presidential nominees this go round?
While taking notice of some things from thoughtful people who have been writing about Governor Richardson, it struck me that the Democrats ought to feel quite good about a field that includes Obama, Clinton, Richardson, Edwards in his way, and even Biden, who, with all his foibles, can give a speech better than Lieberman ever did. If only Wes Clark had joined the field, there would be a thinking-man's solider to add to the list, a profile that is always in demand during times of conflict.
All of these candidates have express, positive views of gays and lesbians in society, too.
On the GOP side, it's thin. Rudy's experience level is far less than Richardson's, I'd wager. McCain isn't always the sharpest tac in the box, although his experience bails him out most often. What's left, after that? Brownback? That's not depth, that's width.
