In talking with others about this election I have been frankly shocked at the level of vitriol expressed by virtually everyone about Hillary. The sentiment seems to range from mild distaste ("She's not my cup of tea") to outright outrage/hatred (I'd vote for Jeffrey Dahmer before I'd vote for Hillary"). What shocks me the most is that the most strident comments seem to emanate from women.

Anyway, with McCain seeming to have locked up the Re-puke-lican nomination, I fear that he's a formidable opponent who Hillary probably can't beat in a general election. I think Obama makes a much more compelling candidate but I really doubt the backroom Democratic bigwigs will allow him to get the nod.

What's really sad is that the faux populist "I'm one of the people" scummy personal injury lawyer, Edwards would probably have the best chance against McCain but [thankfully] he'll never get the nomination.

McCain's biggest negatives will be his stances on the Iraq war and immigration. One wonders if he can overcome those negatives. And, of course, his age and health will also be big factors. The Re-pukes better watch carefully who his VP nominee is. There's a good chance we'd see him in the Oval Office before the end of McCain's term in the unhappy event that he'd be elected.

I guess what I'm trying to say is here we have an election that the Repukes basically gave to the Dems and it looks to me like we blew it.

I'm very disheartened.

Grace from Utah I can help but wonder where you got your information about Bill Clinton's cheating? He's heated on her for years and years and Monica wasn't the last time? How exactly do you know that? You got a crystal ball?

How do you feel about George W. Bush's alcohol abuse, cocaine use and bad, bad performance in business? Same goes? He's always abused alcohol and the rest and he'll always abuse alcohol and the other stuff?

Green I actually thought that if the Republicans ran Mitt, they might be able to put him in office. I did think he presented quite a few issues that would be difficult to overcome, but there was something that was attractive about his demeanor and background too. I guess it's just McCain's turn. A little late, but he's sure paid his dues!

I would (will, being too optimistic) vote for Hillary. I will not vote for Obama. Unfortunately I think that we will end up with another Republican in office. Personally I was a big Joe Biden supporter. He didn't make it till the end though. Unfortunately I think it all comes down to money and thats a shame.

Maybe Obama will pick Biden as his running mate.

Wow, that would be a tough one!! It would be a smart move for Obama though.

Speaking of money, have you heard the challenge put forth by John McCain to Barack Obama?

Seems Obama has been vocal about limiting funds used in campaigns, so McCain says that he will limit his spending, will Obama?

Of course that's to be expected from someone who is sorely lacking in funds compared to Obama. Not too surprising that he's using it as a campaign strategy. You better believe that if McCain had the kind of funding arsenal that Obama has, he would use it and he would have never raised the question!

Grace from Utah I can help but wonder where you got your information about Bill Clinton's cheating? He's heated on her for years and years and Monica wasn't the last time? How exactly do you know that? You got a crystal ball?

How do you feel about George W. Bush's alcohol abuse, cocaine use and bad, bad performance in business? Same goes? He's always abused alcohol and the rest and he'll always abuse alcohol and the other stuff?

Yes, I do.

The best predicter of future behavior is past relevant behavior. Famous Psychologist says that often.

His behavior over the past years...you betcha it's relevant.

Good point, Grace.

Although I do believe that people can change if they want to.

One can only hope.

I tried to vote for Hillary in our primary, but couldn't do it.

That's cute babygrl!! I'd take her vagina over Romney or Huckabee's pecker.

Bush did wonderful things for TX, the country...not so good.

I love how the different viewpoints of people--it's what makes life interesting. I thought Bush sucked as a Gov until I seen him as a Pres.

You thought he sucked as a governor, until you saw him as president and now you KNOW he sucks? What that your point?