Do we have a dark horse candidate for 2008?

[nickshepDEM]

Someone who did not run in 2004 and has not been mentioned by the media. Think Dean in 2002-2003.

Any thoughts as to who fits this profile? Governor John Lynch (NH), Governor Mike Easley (NC)?

[muntrv]

1. I assume you mean "horse," not "hose." Anyways, how about Evan Bayh?

[Ignacio Upton]

8. I'm not a fan of him

But he would be a decent candidate, at least in the way of helping us keep Congress with coat-tails.

[donco6]

2. Only with black shoes. eom

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. Is a dark hose candidate

somebody who wears black nylons?

[marmar]

4. Bill Richardson seemed to have disappeared from the conversation...

Given the Democratic gains in the Mountain West and Southwest, perhaps he's re-emerging?

[orpupilofnature57]

5. Al Gore ? already elected,, squarer than any neo-con ,loves his country

like a non Hollywood actor ,Al has the experience ,and regrets not to fu-k it up.

[Cleita]

10. I second that choice. Without bad advice this time, he might

be a formidable candidate.

[Ignacio Upton]

6. Easley should run against Dole for Senate, and Lynch should consider

Running for Senate against Sununu, unless if Shaheen decides to run again (I think she would have a good case, considering she was victim of the NH phone-jamming scandal.)

[skipos]

7. I'd love to see Schweitzer and/or Sebelius run. Dunno if they will. nt

[David Dunham]

9. I agree. If not them, then Al Gore.

[Mabus]

11. Sebelius says she will fulfill her term

which is up in 2010, just in time for her to run for the seat Brownback will vacate.

[Mabus]

12. Gary Hart

He remains politically active and outspoken, especially on National Security matters. No one talks about him although he did consider a run in 2004.

edited to add: I want Gore.

[karynnj]

14. He was one of the people with Kerry at Faneuil Hall in September

when Kerry gave his security speech. Hart spoke before Kerry and sounded great.

[Mabus]

18. I've heard him talk several times

he's pretty impressive. The Rudman-Hart report on terrorism was spot on.

[ruggerson]

13. Schweitzer

have I mentioned him before? :P

[BlueIris]

15. Yes, but I'm not going to jinx this possibility by posting his name.

It's a governor of a Western state, though, one who has not ever been discussed here.

[ruggerson]

17. let me guess

the governor of Wyoming :)

[CK_John]

16. Melinda Gates will probably run as IND. n/t