Is Bayh too conservative for the dems in '08?

[Alcon]

Bayh gets a third of the Republican vote in Indiana and 77% of independents. Richardson may not be charismatic, but we need someone who can appeal to the midwest. We don't need a charismatic meterosexual.

Bayh and Richardson would both make excellent candidates, but I gave the nod to Richardson because, let's face it, "Bayh" is a weird name.

[Alcon]

Yeah it is really weird and when you say it you sound like a red neck (baiiiiuh)

It does sort of.

Then again, I'm sure that our grandchildren will be laughing about the irony of Bush vs. Gore in 80 years.

In any case, since I thought it was pronounced "bay" at first, it would be a hurdle, I think. Other than that he's a good candidate.

[Alcon]

Yeah i agree he'd be a good candidate but like in this election with the coice of Edwards as VP they said that  a few southern states would be in play when the reality is bush did alot better in the south in '04 then in 2000, I think the same thing would carry over in 2008

Uh...

Firstly, I doubt Edwards as a VP.

Second of all, I think Bush did especially well in the south this year because he played to conservatives. His base was excited. That's where his base is.

However, I also think the south got a bit more solid. Not hugely, but a bit.

[Alcon]

45% of evangelical Christians? How in the world does he manage that?

[Alcon]

I'd rather see Dean run and win.  The guy actually has passion for what he does.  And he's a Northeasterner.....and we are awesome

The problem words there are unfortunately "win" and "Northeasterner."

[Alcon]

Bayh's problem is the feminist lobby hates his guts and will not stand for his nomination.  Gore wanted him as his VP in 2000 and the feminists basically told him, "No."  He listened.

He certainly isn't too conservative; that's not the issue here.  The problem is what I stated above.

Why don't they like him?  Is he anti-abortion?

If so - no thanks.

He's a centrist on abortion.