Who will bow out of the Democratic presidential race next?

[Cascadian]

Who do you think will be next to bow out?

[audibledevil]

1. Kucinich for the love of god

Socialists ain't welcome!

[Zomby Woof]

2. Kucinich is not a socialist

Perhaps an old-school protectionist, but that isn't the same as being a socialist.

If perhaps you are making an oblique reference to Muny Light in Cleveland, he saved them from the predatory privatizers (pardon my alliteration), and kept public power alive in Cleveland. If that's socialism, let's have more of it. ;-)

[Cascadian]

3. What is wrong with socialism?

There is a lot to be said about some aspects of socialism. Universal health care, strong worker's rights, the public education system is looked after. I am not talking about Communism. I am talking about Democratic Socialism. There is nothing wrong with it.

John

[Wonk]

4. Screw the working poor even more! WOOHOO!

</sarcasm>

(Socialism) was first applied in England to Owen's theory of social reconstruction, and in France to those also of St. Simon and Fourier . . . The word, however, is used with a great variety of meaning, . . . even by economists and learned critics. The general tendency is to regard as socialistic any interference undertaken by society on behalf of the poor, . . . radical social reform which disturbs the present system of private property . . . The tendency of the present socialism is more and more to ally itself with the most advanced democracy. --Encyc. Brit.

http://www.hyperdictionary.com/dictionary/socialism

[Cascadian]

6. Sweden is a fine example of Democratic Socialism

One of the highest living standards in the world and they have successfully combined capitalism with socialism. Compare that with America right now and tell me how it's better here.

John

[Zorra]

9. I believe you are confusing the word "socialist"

with the word "DEMOCRAT".

[DemBones DemBones]

10. You need to learn more about Kucinich, who is a progressive,

not a socialist. You should also learn more about socialism.

[newyawker99]

12. Hi audibledevil!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Screaming Lord Byron]

14. Kucinich is a moral socialist. That's more than acceptable.

[moz4prez]

5. alright, who's the wise guy that voted Dean?

:-(

[Cascadian]

7. You mean wise guys.

There are two. I picked Lieberman.

John

[moz4prez]

15. D'oh

well there are FOUR but what ever. I voted Dweeberman too.

[Gore1FL]

8. This depends, actually

I expect Kucinich, Mosely-Braun, and Sharpton to stay in it for the long haul -- They are there to keep a few issues alive, to make speeches, and to keep the front runner(s) honset.

If Gephardt comes in 3rd in Iowa, He is through.
If Lieberman or Kerry finish 3rd or below in NH they are gone.

Edwards has tro come in 2nd in SC or he is dust.

Clark's hopes ride with Super Tuesday.

If Dean takes Super Tuesday, he runs the table.

[JackRiddler]

11. Kucinich is guaranteed out by March...

By then he has to file to run in the House.

And I support 90 percent of what he's about but that's how it is.

[HFishbine]

13. Nobody is going anywhere

until after NH. It will be Kerry.

[Zolok]

16. Dean will bow out within the next two days....

after announcing that Adam West, Burt Ward, Yvonne Craig, Bob Tilton, the Man from U.N.C.L.E. and Roger Clinton will play an important part in the Middle East Peace Process.
;)

[Josh]

17. I voted Carol because she's running out of money, but why would Lieberman

be next the next to drop out? He's got plenty left in his campaign.

The question was who WILL drop out next, not who do you WANT to drop out next.

[Gore1FL]

18. Lieberman would leave

If he embarrasses himself in NH. NH is a must Win/Place/Show for Dean, Lieberman, and Kerry. NH is even more pivitol than usualy this time around, imo.

[Jen]

19. Edwards has been disappointing

I really expected him to run as the next Clinton but he just doesn't have the charisma to stand out. Plus he isn't even leading his own state.