If only these Democrats ran, who would become the nominee?

[Mister Mets]

Interesting list.

I'd go with Al Franken. He seems like he'd be able to get progressive support, and appeal to donors. I think he'd do well in debates and speeches, to say nothing of retail politics.

Runner-ups would be Tammy Baldwin (the only one/ appeal to progressives), Andrew Cuomo (best resume) and Howard Dean (name recognition/ political talent.)

Webb would be a strong nominee, but doesn't seem like a Democratic primary voter's ideal candidate. Joe Manchin is too conservative. Martin O'Malley is too bland, and has a Republican successor. Steve Bullock's too obscure. Jay Nixon's vulnerable due to the race riots in Missouri.  Antonio Villaraigosa has too many skeletons. Luis Guiterrez is probably not in the position to capitalize on a desire for a Hispanic nominee (Hispanics don't dominate early primaries to the extent African-Americans do, He's a generic congressman.) Ed Rendell's too old.