Letter to the Editor

Dean and Clark are front-runners for the Democrats

To the editor:

By this time, many of us form early conclusions about who presidential candidates will be in 2004. Much posturing has already taken place even though definite declaration is still in process. Barring the unexpected, George Bush will be the Republican candidate. With further ado, prime Democratic choices seem to be Howard Dean and Gen. Wesley Clark, with Richard Gephardt an outstanding vice presidential selection.

GILBERT DEGENHARDT

Cape Girardeau