[POLITICS] A Highly Biased and Ignorant but Earnest Look at the 2008 Democratic Candidates

[connielane]

ETA: Never mind. My guy quit. I don't care right now.

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[mrs-bombadil.livejournal.com]

I do think he's going to have some power to bring focus to and shape the issues that matter most to him.

And, honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if the demands of his home life ultimately had a role to play in this decision.

[connielane.livejournal.com]

An aide said it wasn't because of Elizabeth's health, and I know she was the one who encouraged him to run again in the first place, but I wouldn't be surprised if all of the campaigning was just taking a toll.

[mrs-bombadil.livejournal.com]

It's a grueling process in the best of circumstances but must be that much more difficult for a dedicated father with young children. When you add up all of the various factors, if funding was a problem and odds of success seemed too low, I can see where somebody in his position would decide that all of their time and energy as a family might be best spent in other ways.

And maybe as a public servant he was trying to be pragmatic too. He's a class act with a lot to offer and I really do hope he'll have a role where he can make a meaningful impact on the issues that matter most to him.