Is the Dem bench really THAT weak???
You think Schweitzer and Cuomo constitute a weak bench? Hilarious.
I'd say both sides have fantastic benches.
I don't understand why Cuomo is considered viable. He's uninteresting (even if animated), his accent is obnoxious, and he's divorced and living with a TV personality. As for Schweitzer, he's a white version of Bill Richardson.
Hillary is the only Dem on that list with any star power and she'll be 69 at the next election.
Cuomo might be uncharismatic and obnoxious but he is the uber-popular governor of the 3rd biggest state in the union and will certainly have the ability to raise a boatload of money.
Your comparison of Schweitzer with Richardson is incomprehensible. Schweitzer is much more charismatic and folksy while being no slouch when it comes to policy. It's no coincidence that he is a netroots darling despite his moderate record. If he manages to raise the necessary funds and get his name out there then he will be a force in the Democratic primary.
