Believe it or not, the Iowa caucus occurs on January 3rd, 2008. From the date of writing (15 December, 2007 in Oz, 14 December, 2007 in the U.S.), that's a lousy 20 days from now. And counting (down).
Around these parts, everybody's been pretty quiet. I've little doubt that is at least partly owing to the seemingly dismal performance of the so-called Democratic Congress. It is true we have control of the House. But, there's little strength in the claim that we have control of the Senate - given the requirement of 60 votes to get past the perpetually looming threat of filibuster. Added to this is the perception in some local quarters that the Democrats are, collectively speaking, in the thrall of corporate America to an extent approximating that of the Republicans, or else are just wimps. So, it's kinda gloomy around here. And understandably so.
Still, there is a Presidential election coming up in less than a year, and the primary/caucus season is starting in 20 days.
You guys will have had a look at the candidates by now, and will have formed, or half-formed, or re-formed, some views about them. Right??
Where are you in this process? To whom are you inclined? And HOW COME?
What are your misgivings about your preferred candidate?
How rusted on are you?
I know Christmas and then New Year are coming up very soon. On top of that, we live in Australia where the holiday season is just pretty amazing.
Still, I thought - given the pressing proximity of the Big Democratic Contest - some thoughts and even! feelings might be starting to bubble close to your surface - and, thus, could be shared.
So ... I invite you to contribute on the subject-topic (above). I've certainly got some half-baked views of my own, but why doesn't someone else kick things off in the comments-space below. Otherwise, I will - and you'll regret that!
Roger