Kerry's biggest mistake?

[Neo]

I have my doubts about Hillary too. She probably could not soke up enough of the female vote to make up for her liberal persona.

American in general and not just the south seems to be a lot more conservative than I realized. Female voters in the south may even believe that a female's place is in the home and that the presidency is a man's job.

Another problem with Hillary is the same problem that Kerry had - the fact that they're senators. It's been mentioned that Kerry is used to discussing the details and minutia of bills and doesn't really know how to talk to the common man. That and the enevitability of having your voting record turned against you makes it an uphill battle.

But I agree the democrats have got to reach out to conservative religious voters. A southern democratic governor would be ideal.