Jeff Seeman for Congress!

[ShimokitaJer]

The success of Ben Chandler's campaign in Kentucky should speak in no uncertain terms about the power of internet fundraising to make a real difference in Congressional races. Donating based on shared political ideology rather than simply location gives us the power to offer a real challenge to the advantages conferred by incumbency and take back control of the House and Senate.

Jeff Seeman, a true progressive, is challenging Ralph Regula, one of the most partisan GOP Reps, in Ohio's 16th Congressional District. Right now he is having a 32-day fund drive (one day for every year Regula has wasted time in Congress). Their goal is 10,000 dollars, 20 dollars each from 500 people, to help fund future radio ads, print ads, and housing for our out-of-state interns.

We can make a difference in Congress this year! Help take control back from DeLay's band of thugs and put it in progressive hands!

http://www.jeffseemannforcongress.com

[meegbear]

1. Wasn't that AWD?

If it is, I won't be tossing any money soon.

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[Walt Starr]

9. Sounds like sour grapes to me

:evilgrin:

Not supporting Jeff Seeman for Congress is to support returning a republican to the House!

[denverbill]

11. Maybe meegbear is running against Jeff for the nomination.

Is that it meegbear?

[Walt Starr]

12. Jeff has already WON the nomination

He had no competition in the primaries. He is the de facto Democratic nominee in the Ohio 16th congressional district.

It logically follows, being opposed to Jeff Seeman for Congress means support for returning a Republican to the House.

[denverbill]

13. Yes, that's what I thought.

However, maybe meegbear figured Jeff wasn't progressive enough and decided to wage a write-in bid against him. That's the only reason I can see for not supporting the Democratic nominee in this particular race, except for maybe pettiness and vindictiveness, which I'm sure couldn't be the reason.

[MoonAndSun]

17. Ifi you don't vote for the Dem candidate, then that is a vote for

bush*, a statement I have seen many, many times here at DU, right meegbear?

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[CTLawGuy]

39. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

yes!

[goobergunch]

19. And by extension

supporting Dennis Hastert as Speaker!

:evilgrin:

[MAlibdem]

20. Think his opponent will search his threads here

for suspicious, leftist commentary?

[Richardo]

2. Good old AWD...

...glad to hear he's still in the running. :thumbsup:

[ewagner]

3. How 'bout an update?

I haven't seen a post from AWD in a long, long time.

Is the campaign going well?

How are his finances doing?

[never cry wolf]

45. I believe that he was banned from DU

Probably for calling out a certain someone who is now listed as name removed.

Jeff called into the Guy James show yesterday, sounds like his campaign is going great guns!! Check out the Guy James archives.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

4. I thought about it, but decided against making any bodily fluid jokes.

:evilgrin:

[nostamj]

5. i've been wondering about Jeff...

since he's been gone from DU. hope this goes well!

[MoonAndSun]

6. Thanks for the link, ShimokitaJer...

Jeff (AWD) was a favorite of mine here at DU until he got the boot. I'll be sending money his way on my next payday!!

:toast: to Jeff.

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[calimary]

28. He got the boot? What happened?

[nostamj]

32. you know it can't be discussed here

go to his website, there's a contact link... ;-)

[Walt Starr]

7. Right on, Jeff needs our help

Here's a chance for DUers to make a real difference in the election. As a community we can't do much on the presidiential election side because of teh numbers involved, but here we have a chance to actually get a tired gimpy old politician retired and a new progressive Democrat in office.

This year, the Congress and Senate are just as important, if not more important, than the race for the White House.

[tom_paine]

10. kick

Go, Jeff!

:kick: :dem:

[goobergunch]

15. kick

:kick:

[Walt Starr]

16. Kick

[Eloriel]

21. Jeff has been doing really well

Lining up some great endorsements, putting together a great upcoming fundraiser (which this fundraiser is helping pay for) with some great talent. He's doing everything right, near as I can tell.

I'm very proud of him, and proud to support him with a little of the money that would've gone to Gov. Dean. I hope DUers who believe in grassroots democracy and cutting out the special interests, not to mention getting rid of entrenched GOPers will pony up for Jeff.

Go, Jeff!

[SaddenedDem]

22. Go Jeff!

Can't afford to send money but I can lend my support.

[SaddenedDem]

23. Kick

[KG]

24. Jeff Seeman - the only candidate i've ever given money to..

:hi:

[slinkerwink]

26. I gave him some money also, because we need progressive Dems

like him with backbone!

[KG]

27. i got to do it in person, coz i met him at the last DC peace rally in oct.

he's a guy walks the walk.

[never cry wolf]

46. Amost the same for me

But I gave GBNC some cash as well.

[mzmolly]

25. Go JEFF!

:toast:

[Atlant]

29. Jeff! Jeff! Jeff! (NT)

[cmd]

30. A kick for my friend

Go, Jeff, go!

[RetroLounge]

31. Go Jeff!

eom

[Nazgul35]

33. kick

....

[Capn Sunshine]

34. Jeff Seeman is what I WISH my congressman was

and ANYONE can give meoney to him. Anywhere. Anytime.

Miss the bat? try Jeffs site!

Btw : in MY district the 24th, in ventura/Santa Barbara County , we are trying to unseat a out of touch asshole neocon who NEVER comes home to the district, Elton Gallegly.

The Dem running is a damn site cooler.

www.brettwagner2004.com/

[JNelson6563]

35. kickin' this for a solid Dem

Let's send him to the House! :toast:

Julie

[Walt Starr]

36. Gotta give it a kick

:kick:

[goobergunch]

37. *kick*s Ralph Regula in [censored]

:kick:

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[drfemoe]

40. He's not all that progressive

imo. In fact he has run off true progressives from another forum because of his lack of moral standards. I guess in this climate ANY DEMOCRAT will do. Not in my book. Phony is phony.

A true spirit of liberation is nowhere to be found in the wilderness that is this planet. There are thought police and shame and manipulation masters at every turn.

They'll probably throw me out when they see this post too. That's the "progressive" way, doncha know? Banishment? Oh well.. I will just crawl back under my rock.

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[drfemoe]

42. I think you prove my point

nt .. and very quickly ;) .. thrown out of the "Inner Circle" in less than an hour!! Guards on watch. Just as I mentioned, though you seem to disagree. Fulfillment of prophecy convince you?

[hedda_foil]

43. Earth to drfemoe ..... Hello??????

Yeah, he's not that progressive. He only did the following...

-Was removed from Ohio Stadium because he refused to face towards Bush (or have we forgotten that one?) and threatened with arrest by the Secret Service
-Started a peace movement in Canton, Ohio, protesting the war 24 times
-Protested person visits by Bush 3 times and Cheney once.
-Organized a "Bush Knew" rally at several Major League Baseball stadiums on September 11th, 2002
-Finished in the top 5 candidates for Program Director at Pacifica Radio Los Angeles
-Was part of the crowd that angered Bush so badly that he slammed his union jacket to the ground as he boarded Air Force One
-Placed anti-Diebold signs on the Ohio Secretary Of State's display at the Stark County Fair
-Has the endorsements of several progressive US Congresspeople (check the press releases this coming Wednesday)

A man who has been on the streets, in the papers, and placing his entire life on hold to run for office.....why would we EVER think he wasn't progressive???

AWD is about as progressive as we can ask for. Challenge him on many things....but questioning his progressiveness is laughable. You should be ashamed.

[drfemoe]

44. I really don't think you want the proof

that I have copies of, do you? I would suggest you consider allowing someone to have their own opinion on the matter.

Unless you really DO want that public debate on the "progressive standards of Jeff Seeman" (et al)??

[Cheswick2.0]

48. I have no idea what you are talking about

What could possibly be your point here?

We are talking about progressive politics, not some slight from another message board.

Do you have some problem with getting a republican out of congress and electing a progressive democrat?

[drfemoe]

47. Nevertheless

I will have more to say on this subject in the future.

[liberalcapitalist]

49. I donated to Seeman

I hope he doesn't go the way of the many other candidates who I've donated to and drop out of the race! My money is like the kiss of death.