Who Can Win in November?

Amazing! How can such an informed writer join the other "I'll inform you with what I want you to know" hype and continue to miss mentioning the one who will really make a difference for out nation! No mention of Ron Paul? Your silence betrays you!

I agree with Schroeder108 about Biden - he's certainly the one with the most qualifications - both domestically AND in foreign policy. After this week of news from Pakistan, I don't understand why everyone isn't moving in the Biden direction. He's been the only one with a real plan for Iraq; he's got the experience with leaders all over the world. Come on, press people - give him a fair look even though you're not impressed with his money! And, if he gets "talky" once in a while, maybe it would be good to listen to what he's saying instead of complaining that he's talking more than your sound bites allow!

It never ceases to amaze me that the mainstream press and the journalists
believe that they have so much control over the minds of the American
People. I have personally resented their opinion that because they are
journalists they will decide the most important decision that this country
will ever face, the election of a president. Mr. Alter did not fail to
mention Joe Biden who has a tremendous amount of experience with domestic
and foreign policy, but his analysis of Joe Biden was lacking to say the
least. Mr. Alter you mention gaffes, hasn't eight years with a president
who cannot complete a sentence make gaffes pretty much moot, Mr. Alter
brushes right past Senator Biden, stating that Biden cannot carry the
message of change for the Democrats, Senator Biden is capable of bringing
everyone to the table and repairing the divide, your comments are much like
I have noticed with other pundits. You just do not want to give Joe Biden
anymore attention than necessary because he is a strong candidate. Mr. Alter, your not going to brainwash the American people with your opinions, as much as you would like to think you have that much mind control
over the people is comical, but more insulting to the voter.

And for fedupdemo below, you show em' vote for Bloomberg and hand over the whole ball of wax back to a republican. The real blame for the quagmire we are in goes to the people, that is right, fedupdemo, your just as much to blame as every other voter. We have not had the votes to do what needs to be done, and whose fault is that, it is the fault of the voter, but you go ahead big boy and show em.....

I'm glad Jonathan mentioned that "[d]epth of American racism unclear". Let's put it out there. America is not ready to elect a Black president. We Blacks know this because of the way we're treated (overtly and subtly) every day. I live in a Blue state and there's plenty of racism hear. Much amusingly from white Liberals. When you start to see Blacks representing majority white districts in state legislatures and Congress, you'll know America's ready for a Black. Until then, we're deluding ourselves. If Obama makes it to the general election (which I can't conceive of given the Clinton's machine) whites who haven't voted in decades will come out to make sure he doesn't take up residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The best person to lead the country (and probably the most appealing candidate generally) is John McCain. If Americans are foolish enough to pass on him again we deserve what we get.

Gran tned, Obama is personally appealing; however, visions of the future in no way trump Hillary's education and experience. Theoretically, Obama can promise us the moon;
actually, Hilllary knows what lies ahead. We are not voting for a prom queen and king.
Hillary's experience addresses the make or break for the US for years to come.

A 3rd party candidacy - with money - would have a better chance in this electoral environment than at any time in the last 60 years. Add Sam Nunn to a Bloomberg candidacy and you have instant credibility.

A 3rd party candidate with money would have a better chance in this year's electoral environment than at any other time in the last 60 years. Add Sam Nunn to a Bloomberg candidacy and you have instant credibility.

Where is your most enlightened analysis of Ron Paul?
You slipped Dodd and Biden in there but "forgot" about Paul?

For shame! You, sir, are part of the problem.

Where is your most enlightened analysis of Ron Paul?
You slipped Dodd and Biden in there but forgot Paul?

For shame! You, sir, are part of the problem.

Where is the mention of Dr. Ron Paul? the "mainstream" press has no shame in trying to ignore this years history making candidate. If it says anything, it should be positive in that Dr. Paul is not beholden to the corporate/media interests that are destroying this country.

I have more chance to win as a regular joe than any of the current candidates. Although Ron Paul is my favorite candidate I find he's just a little too far "out there" for me. No other candiate is even marginally close. In November I may find myself voting for an independant over any of the current Republican canditates since Ron Paul has stated he has no "plans" to run as an independant.

It's unfortunate our election process has been reduced to who can generate the most money to buy the most press/exposure. I believe we as a country lose.

I know I would be a better president than any of the current candidates simply because I've not been corrupted by years in Washington. Politics as a vocation ultimately destroy's a person's ability to be objective to the American condition and our constitutional way of life.
Jerry Moore

Of course Ron Paul is the most electable. An organization like Newsweek that relies on the status quo would never dare to mention someone who might bring real change.

Ron Paul? He is not even worthy to lick the boot of the only inspirational agent of change out there -- of course I am speaking of Mike Gravel. Anyone who has seen his Xmas ad can attest to his messianic populism -- who but the Lord Gravel would spike the punch bowl even further and simulate snorting coke as silver confetti filled the screen, And you speak of Ron Paul's "greatness"? I laugh at you! Now back to the future. Alter didn't mention St Paulie Girl because he has no legitimate chance of being elected. Notice how the BIg A didn't mention Lord Gravel or Impish Dennis.