Early Skirmishes

An unusually heavy fog filled the air in The Lou on Election Day. Less than a month ago, canvassers, poll workers, volunteers and candidates clashed in the thick haze similar to smoke from a Civil War battle. By 1 a.m., it was obvious the Democrats had won the day in Missouri and nationally.

Democrats will soon control the House and Senate. New leaders like Tester and McCaskill will replace Talent and Allen. As these leaders, choose which positions they wish to push in the coming months others are looking ahead to the next battle.

The Presidency is open in 2008. No re-election possible, no VP or favorite son is running. It is a hard fight coming.

McCain and Giuliani have sent out skirmishers in exploratory committees already. Romney may skip the committee and rush full into battle. Gov. Vilsack has already announced his intentions to be President and is firing rounds all over his home state of Iowa.

Clark will decide soon, as will Edwards. Kerry wants to be President, but has the gall to run after loosing and gaffing the past two years? We knew Clinton would run. Now, the rumor mill is turning out reports she may not. She may sit this one out. The reason the few comments by Obama. He may have not done anything permanent but his sniper shots have put holes in HRC’s confidence.
It is snowing here in The Lou today. We are a year off traditional primary season and already the battle in Iowa is echoing down in rolling thunder.