It really seems like it's WAY too early for all of this political stuff...the Iowa caucuses are a year away and we here in Iowa are already seeing the candidates. Compared to the last election, it's about 2-3 months earlier. I remember seeing John Edwards sometime in April-May 2003 which then seemed early. By starting this early I really believe that the 2, maybe 3 frontrunners are going to push all the others out of the race. The money will become a big issue as far as who's in the race in the fall and who's not. I don't like that because it will not give the others a chance to voice their views and may even push them out of the debates, especially the early debates. I think I know who I like and I'm sure I have it narrowed down but as a voter I want to hear more than one or two views on such important topics as Iraq and health care.
What do you think?? Is it way too early for all of this? Are all of us going to get totally burned out on the politicians and politics by the time you're ready to cast a vote??
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It is way to early. As one who has always been interested in politics I find it hard to stya interested at this point.
We didn't even get a chance to breathe after the last election cycle and already the 2008 race is underway.
I have a slightly different take, however. I think that the early entries, regardless or how well known and funded they are will beat each othr up so that they will be viewed more neagtively than the ones who announce later.
Remember how Howard Dean was the 'front-runner' until the caucuses and primaries actually started?
I like the three contenders on the Democratic side of things but am hopeful yet that some of the current also-rans will still get attention.
You could be right - maybe they will defeat their purpose and move others toward the front. I'm not counting out John Edwards. For some reason I feel he may come from behind. If he does it could be very interesting on his VP choice.
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