IN THE BEDROOM

The Bear still cannot understand why Bill Richardson, the talented Governor of the state of New Mexico, former UN Ambassador, former US Representative and negotiator par excellence, did not even make a dent in the race for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States.
The Bear felt he was the most talented of those being considered.

With this in mind and with the Missouri Presidential Primary scheduled for super Tuesday, February 5, mindful that three fine Demos are working their cans off to win this nomination, a decision of the utmost importance will be made this week.

There will be no press conference! This announcement will probably take place in the solitary confines of my bedroom, either before seeking some shuteye or more probably when waking, which is always an exciting moment these days.

Various members of the Christian clan have already made up their minds. Barbara Christian will support Hillary Clinton. Timothy and Gregory Christian are leaning strongly to John Edwards.
Others, like me are undecided.

Whoever is endorsed and voted for, it appears a Democratic year is on the horizon. I have no qualms in stating I will vote for whoever is nominated proudly. Both parties candidates have worked long and hard in the various early states to secure a strategic position and with Florida, an important Republican primary (Demos are not competing because of a numnuts decision by the Democratic National Committee to punish them for moving their primary up to February), the first Tuesday in February will have 22 states holding their primary, all with huge amounts of delegates and it should be a very interesting evening.

The following have received the unofficial and totally subjective standings based only on their qualifications for this office and their political brilliance:

1. Hillary Clinton 2. Ron Paul 3. Mitt Romney 4. Barack Obama 5. John McCain 6. Mike Huckabee (Should the great mayor of the city of New York, Mike Bloomberg throw his hat in the ring,ratings would change drastically. These ratings are in no way endorsements by the old Bear, just subjective thoughts. One candidate, who has not been mentioned because of his very low low ranking is also a resident of NY! He has been campaigning in Florida for many months, bypassing the earlier primaries and already has some votes as Floridians are able to vote early.

The Bear's announcement could come as early as Wednesday this week as he is losing too much sleep, worrying about making the right choice. (WE ALL LOVE FRONT RUNNERS!)

One question, which has plagued my choice is the continual comments made by friends, both Demo and Repub, concerning the former first lady. These people don't like her but can't tell me why other than you know what! There have been many books and articles written about Hillary over the years and none can deny her brilliance all through an interesting life. But, when close to 50% of the people find her unlikable, thats an issue!
I find her just the opposite and besides that she is a loyal mate to the former President.
She has been a solid US Senator, twice elected in the state of NY with good margins, great margin in 2006. Her collegues respect and like her in the Senate and she has worked both sides of the aisle to provide legislation. She has always been a leader going all the way back to her collegiate days. Whats not to like?

Well, long about 11 PM, after the SAG awards the old Bear will probably say his night prayers for guidance in upcoming endorsement and of course unlike the 1948 Boston Braves whose motto was: "Sphan and Sain and pray for rain" withtheir pitching selections, I'll be hoping for some sun tomorrow, here in the Mound City, and perhaps the golf clubs will receive their first workout of the year over at Elmwood, just northwest of Millstadt, IL. Fore!