As seen in the hotline’s blog, former Virginia governor Mark Warner is loved by the Democrats in our craziest state. I’ve got to get some more direct exposure to this guy. All I’ve really seen are clips here and there and the media’s conventional wisdom take on him as the kind of moderate to conservative Democrat who can appeal to southerners. I have no personal sense, yet, as to whether this guy really has what it takes to wow ‘em in the primaries. I wish we had stronger indications at this point as to whether or not Hillary will run. I know the conventional wisdom says she will. I still hold out some hope that she’s smarter than that. If she does, I think we could see the race quickly boil down to her, a moderate southerner, an earnest, already elected liberal (with no real chance), and maybe one other candidate heading into Iowa & New Hampshire. In that scenario, I’d greatly prefer the moderate southerner to be John Edwards rather than Mark Warner. Edwards has a better personal story (as good as The Man from Hope without the improbable name) and absolutely has the right economic message for the Democratic party.

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