2008 Democratic Snapshot

Just for fun I'd like to put up a quick rundown of how I think things stand right now in the race for the Democratic nominee for President in 2008. I'd like to put up similar snapshots in the weeks and months ahead. Of course, it is too early for anything other than specualtion. So, this is all just my feeling on the current cast of characters.

Potential Democratic Candidates 2008 (11/14/2006)
*Key: Are they running/ %Chances of running
1st Tier (Candidates who are currently in the best position to get the nomination)
Clinton Lean Run/80%
Edwards Lean Run/80%
Gore Toss-up/50%
Obama Lean Run/60%

2nd Tier (Candidates who are currently in a fair position to get the nomination)
Bayh Lean Run/75%
Biden Running/95%
Clark Lean Run/60%
Kerry Toss-up/50%

3rd Tier (Candidates who are currently in a poor position to get the nomination)
Daschle Toss-up/50%
Dodd Lean Run/55%
Richardson Toss-up/50%
Vilsack Running/100%

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For what it's worth, here are my predictions.
House: Dems gain 33 seats(Watch for early signs of big dem gains in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Penn., Conn., and NY)
Senate: Dems gain 6 (Watch for RI. If RI goes then mark me down for a five seat gain.)

Parnoia Caveat: If the Dems don't gain a majority in the House then the Repubs stole the election. No Question! Everyone, except for a few fringe repub-spin hacks has the dems winning the house. Everyone.