[George W. Bush]

I agree. Edwards is the one I worry about the most, especially after I saw the clip where his wife brought their children to an appearance.

Your take on Mrs. Dean? Dr. Judith is making a last-minute campaign appearance in Iowa, the first look most of us have had at her.

I think she might soften up a few wavering voters. She seems very personable and authentic compared to the usual overcooked, tense and brittle political wifey types.

I've been a bit puzzled at all the questions about her continuing her internist practice. I thought the Dims believed women should be independent of their husbands and all liberated and bra-less and stuff.

Judith Dean is no Laura Bush. But she has a certain personability that might be very popular among younger women, especially the I-don't-need-no-man career women.

I think Judy-Judy-Judy is a small last-minute bump for Howie. Nice tactic. She's an asset.

[Miss Marple]

I agree. I don't know if she can counteract his arrogance, though.