I'm going to be a nerd on this one, but it's my site so I can do what I want. Here are my top five favorite democratic politicians (who were alive and served during my lifetime):

1. Bill Clinton (triangulation blows, but he's still the man)
2. Al Gore (ever since I saw him at my high school, he's been a fav)
3. Jennifer Granholm (the first major candidate I ever voted for)
4. John Edwards (a rarity: a pol who really fights for the poor)
5. Carl Levin (one of the most important Michigan pols of all-time)

I could probably fill a huge list with all my favs, but I would say this top five is pretty accurate for me. So... who are your favorite politicians (republican or democrat)?