Staking out ground for '08

I'm finding it interesting to watch the '08 candidates trying to stake out their ground. The issues they attach themselves to will define their early campaigns. This decision is really quite critical because it is through the manipulation of this top line issue that they will gain airtime on the talkshows and early definition as candidates.

Biden has quite obviously decided that his "issue" will be opposing the Bush troop surge to Iraq, just as McCain has chosen to promote his candidacy on the pro-surge side.

Edwards has apparently decided to recraft his "Two Americas" message to run against the backdrop of Katrina.

Giuliani will very likely run in front of the smoldering WTC.

Obama appears to be positioning his very flexible "hope" message with no clear indication of what backdrop he will choose.

Hillary Clinton....?