The point is this — if Democrats are going to be competitive, it can't be a coronation for any one person. I just named 12 candidates. If those 12 candidates ran, every debate they had would be must-see TV. The candidates on that list that likely won't run, such as Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama, aren't even necessary for that race to capture the heart and minds of the nation. The bottom line, though, is that it has to be truly competitive and any widely respected politician or leader who thinks they have a great vision for America needs to get in the race.