Clark has quite a following that has often been, shall we say, extremely loyal. And, when I travel outside NYC, I find far more support for Hillary than I ever expected...even in Atlanta, Georgia! I think most people in the country don't even know what a "DLC" is. The Clinton name still has strong nostalgia value and Clark brings in the military experience...and maybe even some military vote given the dissatisfaction they have with the Republicans these days. I also think Clark brings in a stronger anti-war voice that may match what Hillary is developing as her newer, somewhat less hawkish stand. As for Clinton/Gore rewarmed, well I think many in America would LIKE Clinton/Gore back. People felt far more positive as a nation with Clinton/Gore.

The VP as hatchetman was somewhat abandoned with the Lieberman and Cheney debate. I agree Richardson doesn't make a good hatchetman, but from what I heard in Edwards' speech at Pace, he can be pretty aggressive when it comes to pointing out the failures of the Republican foreign policy. It could work with Edwards taking the lead on attacking what is wrong with the Republican policy and Richardson taking the role of more experienced diplomat.

I don't see Obama taking a VP spot, though I could be wrong. And I don't see him pairing with Edwards...but again could be wrong. Honestly I have less of a feel for Obama and where he fits in than I do the others. He is more savvy than I first gave him credit for.

The primaries are really coming up. It's pretty silly, but the time when many organizations have to endorse is right now so the petitioning can get underway. And here in NYC we have elections going on for judicial spots but everyone is either focused on 2008 or even 2009 (when all the big NYC races are).