Get to know 'em: Your potential 2008 Presidential candidates

Here is a list of potential Democratic candidates for President in 2008. There are still a lot of possibilities, of course, but these names have been mentioned as either strong candidates OR those who have shown such ambitions. Check out the links provided, and see which one you support! (The short bios are a work in progress, keep checking back for more updates.)

• Senator Russ Feingold (D-Wisconsin). Feingold has made a name for himself as an independent voice in the Senate, from being the sole voter against the original Patriot Act or his controversial bipartisan legislation, the McCain-Feingold Campaign Reform Bill. He is also the first Senator to come out very strongly against the Iraq war and ask President Bush for a clear exit strategy. Has his own PAC, Progressive Patriot Fund. Wikipedia. Senate web site. Also, DraftRuss.com.
  
• Senator Evan Bayh (D-Indiana). Son of Indiana Senator Birch Bayh II (and one time presidential hopeful, losing to Jimmy Carter), Bayh is the former governor of Indiana. He has been praised by many for being a moderate in the Senate with hopes of uniting a polarized nation. He has an exploratory committee called All America. Wikipedia. Senate web site.
  
• Senator Joe Biden (D-Delaware). Biden has received much praise for his foreign and international relations expertise. He has made overtures that he will run. He has been in the Senate since 1973. Wikipedia. Senate web site. His own web site.
  
• Senator John Kerry (D-Massachussetts). Former Presidential candidate who lost to George W. Bush in 2004, Kerry still has about $14 million left over from the run and a very impressive e-mail listserv. Name recognition is high, but some think that is a negative rather than a positive. JohnKerry.com. Wikipedia. Senate web site.
  
• John Edwards. Former Senator from North Carolina, and John Kerry's running mate in 2004, this Southern Democrat was very popular and nearly successful in winning the Democrat nomination with his populist, "Two Americas" message. He is now continuing his fight against poverty both here and abroad (he is currently visiting India). One America Committee. Wikipedia.
  
• Senator Hillary Clinton (D-New York). Considered by many to be the front-runner for 2008, Clinton is said to be both a polarizing and motivating figure. As wife of President Bill Clinton, she was one of the most active first ladies of the recent era. She went on to win the Senate seat in New York in 2001. Senate web site. Wikipedia. Draft Hillary site.
  
• Governor Mark Warner (D-Virginia). Warner has been on the Presidential radar since 2004, and was even considered as a vice-presidential pick for John Kerry. Like Edwards, he has a Southern populist appeal. He will serve as governor until mid-January. Governor web site. Wikipedia. Draft Mark Warner site.
  
• Governor Tom Vilsack (D-Iowa). Vilsack was also considered to be high on John Kerry's list of potential running mates in 2004. He is governor of a very powerful state, Iowa, which holds the first caucuses in the increasingly important primary/caucus process. He has also been named as the Chair of the Democratic Leadership Council, the group that helped Clinton's 1992 bid for the Presidency. Wikipedia. Vilsack's Heartland PAC. Governor web site.
  
• Tom Daschle. Forme Senate Majority/Minority leader from South Dakota, Daschle lost his reelection bid in 2004 to John Thune. He is now an advisor to the lobbying firm Alston and Bird, in their Washington D.C. Office. New Leadership for America PAC (formerly DASHPAC).
  
• Governor Bill Richardson (D-New Mexico). Richardson, the popular governor from New Mexico was also allegedly on John Kerry's shortlist of Vice Presidential candidates before public declaring he did not want to hold the position. He is considered a strong candidate for 2008 because he is the only Hispanic governor in the country. This is also, coincidentally the fastest-growing minority in the country. He has also served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Secretary of Energy, both under Bill Clinton. America for Bill Richardson. Governor web site.
  
• General Wesley Clark. Clark ran unsuccessfully in 2004 for the Democratic nomination. Favored for his strong military background, Clark was the leading commander in the Kosovo intervention. He now serves as military and foreign relations analyst for Fox News. Draft Clark in '08. Wikipedia.
  
• Al Gore. Former Vice President under Bill Clinton, Al Gore ran (un)successfully for President in 2000 against George W. Bush...depends on who you ask. Gore was a member of the U.S. House and Senate before being tapped by Clinton for the Vice-Presidency. Gore has been active lately, focusing a concerted effort on the environment and the economy. Also helped launch "Current", a television network aimed at 18-34 year olds. Al Gore 2008. Wikipedia.