The 2008 Campaign has begun

[Madtown]

Predictions

1) Hilary will finish 2nd in the primaries. It will be close, but not razor-thin.
2) Al Gore will not run, but he will effect the primaries nonetheless (endorsements, appearances, etc). His effect will be positive for whomever he backs.
3) Kerry will not run.
4) Edwards will run. He will get creamed, finishing at least a distant 3rd to Hilary, perhaps worse.
5) Clark will not run.
6) The nomination will go to one of the following four: Richardson, Biden, Vilsack, and Bayh.
7) If Obama runs, all bets are off. However, whether he runs or not, I would be unsurprised to see him be named the VP candidate.