Democratic Nomination Not a Sure Thing

For some time now I have been following the presidential political scene as it has played out over the primaries and beyond. I have been reading other bloggers and reading political news, and others have suggested (and I agree with them) that Sen. John Kerry may NOT be the democratic nominee for president, despite winning the required number of delegates for nomination.

According to reports and commentaries I have read, the current thinking in the Democratic party is that Sen Kerry will be unable to beat President Bush in a head-to-head election in November, especially with Ralph Nader in the mix drawing off some liberal voters. Some have suggested that the Democratic Convention would be an open convention, and that the Democratic nominee for President would be elected from the floor at that time. It might be Senator Kerry, or it might be another candidate who the party mainliners feel would be more competitive against Bush in November.

These rumors have now taken on more credibility with the CNN report from today, "Kerry considers postponing acceptance of nomination." Read the story. Read what other bloggers and commentators and political pundits are saying. And see what you think. Regardless, this year's presidential election is shaping up to be more exciting than the last.