Newcomers may have edge

[Judi Lynn]

Newcomers may have edge

By JOHN HALL
Media General News Service
25-NOV-05

WASHINGTON -- Shouted epithets echo in the House. The word "coward" pierces the air. A brief scuffle. Members ordered to take their seats.

The president makes a calming statement from overseas that seems to cool things down. But his vice president continues to lash out at war critics. And the war critics bitterly charge that they were deceived into voting for a war that has now gone wrong.

This all occurred in the days before Thanksgiving. How the voters are digesting it is interesting to behold.

The polls are indicating a big second term drop in confidence for the Bush administration, but the old, familiar faces of the Democratic Party aren't attracting much attention either.

Chances are voters may be looking for something different around the bend. The spectacular entrance last week of Virginia's Democratic Gov. Mark Warner after his protege's victory to succeed him in Richmond seemed to expose a yearning for fresh talent.
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[skipos]

1. I would say I am attracted to candidates

who come across more as regular people than politicians. Warner and Clark are my favorites so far. Down to earth, easy to understand, know where they stand, etc.

I'd say 20 million votes for Ross Perot would indicate many voters like the idea of a non-politician type too.