I'm surprised that so many Dallas(and Texas in general, from what I gleaned while socialising and networking in Houston & Austin the last two weeks)residents favor him over the media Democrat "All-Stars".
I think those who consider him a "joke" or who say so on news outlets just don't like the fact that he's far more likeable and less divisive than Obama & Clinton. Should he get the nomination, he stands a much higher chance to win than either of the previously mentioned. So naturally Obama & Clinton will be top choices-I really think there is no way they could win, and the republicans want that of course. As well, I'm beginning to think the Democrats have some repressed death wish!
I usually vote Democrat for presidency, only once voting for an independent/third party candidate. If either Obama or Clinton get the nomination-neither of whom I like or have much faith in, esp. Clinton-my vote will be going to a third party. : /
Modesty, I disagree. Hillary is doing an excellent job in positioning herself in the middle - a position that might be more favorable as far as attracting enough voters. Her husband was successful in this way as well. Perhaps now you will vote for the Republican! :-)
