Democratic candidates poll

[€uroMeinke]

So far I like Obama's voice best

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Betty

Well there you go. I'll subscribe to that newsletter and see what sticks.

I am not endorsing him - I do not know much about him. I was just trying to help answer the question.

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

So far I like Obama's voice best

And that's all that really matters isn't it (well, that and looking good)?

[€uroMeinke]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

And that's all that really matters isn't it (well, that and looking good)?

At this point - it is most important since my news is coming to me over the radio

[innerSpaceman]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

And that's all that really matters isn't it (well, that and looking good)?

Yep, and which is why Richardson can't get my vote. Sorry, too fugly.

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I am not endorsing him - I do not know much about him. I was just trying to help answer the question.

With all due respect, Kevy, linking to his propaganda does not help answer my question.

Can anybody tell me about him and where he stands, based on your own filtered swanky knowledge??

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

With all due respect, Kevy, linking to his propaganda does not help answer my question.

Geez. I try to make a friendly gesture...

I know zero about Richardson. However, if I wanted to find out about a candidate I would START at that candidate's web site. Why? Because that is presumably where they will state their platform, their beliefs, and is a good starting point for their background. I don't take that published on one's site as gospel, but nor do I take it as complete lies and fabrications (although I concede it is entirely possible).

But to make a good evaluation of a candidate, I would also continue researching his/her voting record, news articles about said candidate (preferably about past actions before becoming a candidate), opposing views about them (that don't resort to mudslinging), etc. I learn as much, both good and bad, about said candidate and make my own decision based on the information learned.

While my link was to just ONE site, the candidates own site, it DOES help you learn who he is - it looks like Alex was able to find a tremendous amount of information about Richardson. I am sorry that I do not have the time to perform a complete profile on him for you.

[Alex]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

While my link was to just ONE site, the candidates own site, it DOES help you learn who he is - it looks like Alex was able to find a tremendous amount of information about Richardson. I am sorry that I do not have the time to perform a complete profile on him for you.

I agree that part of evaluating has to be at least initially taking at face value what they have to say about themself. I haven't visited the official sites yet, but that is mostly because I'm still in a very passive state when it comes to gathering information about the candidates.

And apparently tonight I am in the mood to write books. (I'm hyper about some very good events for me at work today but don't have a good outlet for the hyperness; I predict a very long daytrip tomorrow.)

[Scrooge McSam]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

And that's all that really matters isn't it (well, that and looking good)?

No, I think we're supposed to take into account whether we'd like to have a beer with him/her, aren't we?

Chris Matthews seems to rely on his sense of smell, but I've never been close enough to employ that method. Must just be a beltway thing.