With Gore AWOL in this race for president, and with the public mostly not watching, I’m reluctant yet to take sides as I watch the Democrats debate.

But I will say this. Hillary looked really firm at times, but she took it on the chin from Edwards and Obama. Kucinich is right on the issues, but since he’s seen a UFO, I guess that knocks him out, according to the national press corps. I like Biden’s experience, intelligence and record, so I’m glad he’s on the stage. Same with Richardson, who has a bright future in my political book.

So, I will sip a Yuengling and drink about it a little more, and wait for the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and Congress. And know this. At least we ain’t cleaning toilets in a Louisiana jail - having seen one big one from the inside.

Everybody just can’t wait to run against Giuliani, but I think that entire scenario is one huge mistake on everybody’s part, including the Dumbocrats.

I didn’t take notes, but I believe it was Edwards who said it best, about telling it straight and standing up against Bush. Obama performed admirably, but seemed to get tripped up again on the name thing.

It was much easier as a prognosticator to see the Kerry-Edwards ticket in 2004 than to decipher who will emerge in this horse race.

I say whoever buys the most blog ads wins. It’s the information superhighway equivalent of the roadside sign. You can reach far more eyeballs for way less money … and have way more fun doing it!