Thoughts
Things are picking up in the 2008 Election with almost everyone who has ever been elected to office seemingly considering a bid for the White House. With Giuliani & McCain dominating headlines Democratic runs haven’t gotten much play in the Geek Corner lately. Today though there is plenty of news and potential candidates to report on.

Meanwhile I have been finishing John McCain’s first autobiography Faith of My Fathers at a much slower but more enjoyable pace then I had planned. Writer Nora Ephron was on Charlie Rose the other night and she gave some thoughts on McCain and his potential supporters. She noted that McCain, in her opinion, was a guy’s guy. That because of his heroic experiences in Vietnam and the story of his life men gravitate to him in a way that she understood but couldn’t relate to.

She noted that many men she knows who wouldn’t ever consider voting for a Republican are big supporters of McCain. I dismissed her thoughts when I first heard them but as I read through his book I do ponder them a bit. His story and the tales of his father and grandfather are quite endearing. I would imagine to anyone but I do wonder if I find them more interesting as a man then a woman might.

I only bring it up because women, being a slightly larger majority, play an obviously large role in deciding elections. Though Hillary Clinton could run Ephron also noted that her support at the moment would be for Obama. So as the election plays out the question of how women might vote could be a more interesting outcome then a simple man/women down the line outcome.

President
Democrat and Four Star General Wesley Clark is indicating that he will run in 2008 but that he will attempt to avoid what he believes was his worst mistake in 2004, getting in too late.

John Fortier writes about the prospects for Democrats in 2008 for The Hill his conclusion? Things look good.

Tom Curry looks at Clinton Vs. Obama for MSNBC.

It is being reported that Obama has been talking to Gore and Kerry aides and advisors. Political Insider reports Obama will be on Leno this week.

Jason Horowitz writes for the New York Observer that Democratic Senator Christopher Dodd is looking to run in 2008.

Some economic advisors have joined Mitt Romney’s PAC. - The Boston Globe reports on headquarter plans for Romney’s campaign.

Former President Jimmy Carter remarked on Hardball last night that he is backing (if he decides to run) Al Gore for President in 2008 at this moment. Political Wire has the story. Al Gore mentioned a potential run (no plans yet) in Time Magazine for their 10 Questions.

Former Virginia Governor and RNC Chairman Jim Gilmore told ABC News he is considering a run in 2008. He is also considering a run for the Senate and Governor of Virginia.

2006 Aftermath
According to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette it looks like Democrats will take the Pennsylvania House for the first time since 1994. The big wins across Pennsylvania and Ohio (battleground states) this year could be very significant in 2008.