In order to get the Democratic Party nom, their candidate needs to appeal the Dem base. In 2008, the Democratic Party base is the ULTRA ULTRA LEFT. And then they all sit around and wonder why they can't ever seem to win the general election.
Unfortunately, the Republicans are too chickens**t to take advantage of that built-in advantage and nominate and govern as Conservatives.
Mike Warner was a better candidate on their side. Don’t know why he did not run.