Official Celebration Thread for KERRY supporters and well-wishers ONLY

[Skinner]

Congratulations to John Kerry, and to all his supporters on DU! Great job in Iowa!

This is the official thread for Kerry supporters and well-wishers to celebrate Kerry's stunning victory in Iowa tonight!

If you are not a Kerry supporter or a well-wisher, please do not post in this thread. The purpose of this thread is for celbration only! Any "sour grapes" or sore loser posts will be delted by the moderators. We will open up separate threads where supporters of the other candidates can interact without disruption from opponents.

Congratulations!

:toast:

[Terwilliger]

1. Congrats to John Kerry

Quite a comeback.

Edit: punctuation

[berner59]

9. Totally surprised and totally happy...

I've liked him from the start, never understood why he didn't catch on but sure glad he found his voice!!! Bush has to be shaking...Kerry is beyond qualified and I'll do whatever I can to help out...

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

175. Shock and awe!

I'm completely surprised. I volunteered for JK very early in the campaign and left because it was very poorly run. Since then, he hasn't made any sort of waves and seemed to be shrinking into obscurity. Congrats to Kerry and his supporters!

[Clark4VotingRights]

2. Congrats Kerry supporters!

Cheers.

[GCP]

3. Congratulations to John Kerry and all his supporters

How about a Kerry-Clark ticket?

[isbister]

26. Kerry-Clark ticket?

May be but this race only has one state under its belt, there is a long way to go yet... I think Clark's still trying for president, anyway.

[hlthe2b]

40. Wouldn't that be something...

Blow away the national security issues AND the perceived anti-NE liberal bias, given Clark's roots in the South. Wow, now that would be one strong ticket.

[chookie]

63. I'm swooning

What a ticket. Imagine how wonderful a Kerry/Clark administration would be.

[madmax]

172. I could live with that!

Two war real war vets.

[MaineDem]

4. I am so thrilled!

I'll be with Amb Joe Wilson on Thursday at a Kerry event. This will be fantastic!

I don't think the White House is a happy place tonight. Oh, I forgot, George has already gone to sleep.

[frank frankly]

82. tell Joe that DU is 100% behind him and that he is a brave patriot

and fuck that's funny what you said about Shrubbies beauty sleep

[dpbrown]

5. Nice work, Kerry supporters!

On to New Hampshire!

:toast:

Dan Brown
Saint Paul, Minnesota

[rockymountaindem]

6. Way to go!

I'm glad to see him make that great comeback! I was worried for a while but he restored my faith in him! Congratulations!

[Feanorcurufinwe]

7. This first small step feels like a giant leap!

Thank you John Kerry, for not backing down and never giving up, but fighting for whats right, and thanks to everyone who made this possible!

ON TO NEW HAMPSHIRE!!

[diamondsoul]

135. Congrats, Feanor,

and we lubs ya for all your help with making Kucinich seen around here, too. You're a doll and Senator Kerry is an AWESOME human being!

[coloradodem2005]

8. Congrats.

Even though I support Dean, this is a good day for Kerry, and if he were to win the nomination, I would be happy to support him, ardently.

[Tim_in_HK]

10. Congratulations!

In the past week he really came on strong and showed why he WANTED to be the nominee and WHY he'd be a good president. I had pretty much discounted him . . . obviously I was mistaken.

Congratulations.

[exotrip]

11. congratulations!

If Kerry wins the nomination, I will support him as whole-heartedly as Clark!

P.S. Congrats to Edwards on his close 2nd!

[arewethereyet]

12. an amazing comeback, kudos !

n/t

[hlthe2b]

13. Kerry had apparently told reporters to just wait....

So clearly he had a strong plan for Iowa, strong intuition, and it worked. While Kerry's not my first pick, I'm very pleased for him, personally. I hope he continues to regain the momentum he lost over the Iraqi war vote and if he's the chosen nominee, I'll be there for him-- all the way.

Congrats & best wishes to his primary supporters!

[ALago1]

Great job J.K!

Best of luck in NH!

[HereSince1628]

14. Congrats to Kerry that was extraordinary

And all those Iowans who caucused and those in and out of Iowa that pushed the Iowa campaign effort forward.

[BeatleBoot]

15. This thing ain't over, folks...time to work harder...

Kerry supporters...

This game ain't over. Still time on the clock.

On to NH...

One state at a time...

Thump, thump, thump, thump...

SC

Thump, thump, thump,thump,

MI

Thump, thump, thump, thump...

Keep Marchin 'On

[EllieDem]

Whoooo Whooooo

Way to go Kerry!!! We knew you could do it!!!!

[NoPasaran]

16. Congratulations to the Kerry camp

Let's get those Bush bastards!

[Bolo Boffin]

17. Kerry will be a deserving Democratic candidate.

I look forward to voting and working for the eventual Democratic candidate, and Kerry will be a easy switch for me to make.

Congratulations, John Kerry! :

:toast: :yourock: :party: :thumbsup:

[WilliamPitt]

18. Unbelievable. Impressive. Pretty astounding.

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeexcellent...

[diamond14]

145. it wasn't astounding or unbelievable...we did it with HARD WORK

there are thousands of Kerry volunteers here in DC....

we have been working 24/7 for the past three weeks....

tonight we celebrated at a BIG party in DC...because we knew !!! and we made it happen, and we worked very hard...young students, old people, all colors and religions, 24/7 supporting and coordinating the Iowa Kerry volunteer team...

we KNEW...and just because the media spinners were all Dean all Dean...Kerry beat Dean 38% to 18%...more than 2 to 1.....

tonight we celebrated, tomorrow we begin working again...

it is time for a DECORATED VIETNAM VETERAN to lead....it's time....
I wrote many times here on DU about our efforts and why Kerry was so important to OUR nation's effort to beat bush*....sorry you missed it, Will....wish you had helped us more...

http://www.JohnKerry.com

[hlthe2b]

154. It was a well earned win, congratulations...

Perhaps, though, it might be more helpful to welcome "lapsed Kerry supporters" back into the fold, rather than denigrate them as you seem to be doing with Will Pitt. Just a thought....

Again to all Kerry supporters, my congratulations.

[Bundbuster]

150. Impressive indeed, Will!

This old Beantowner/Clark supporter is watching JK's victory speech with great pride and joy. Congratulations to John Kerry, all of his supporters, and especially to you, Will. In the words of Jim Valvano as he fought his last battle - "Don't give up, don't ever give up!"

Should Mr. Kerry go on to the ultimate Primary victory, this Clark fan would most easily support him and his policies wholeheartedly - a great, dedicated American leader, formidable debater, and sure to send the migraine Junta crawling back to their gated mansions of hypocrisy.

[mmonk]

19. Congratulations

good work and comeback.

[Name removed]

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[ShimokitaJer]

69. Congrats to Kerry, and kudos to Kerry's Iowa supporters

I'm a die-hard Dean supporter, and I have to admit I was surprised and impressed tonight. Congratulations to Kerry on a truly remarkable comeback in Iowa.

[Tinoire]

21. Congratulations Kerry Supporters!

It didn't happen without your hard-work :toast:

[elperromagico]

22. Congratulations to JFK.

I'm not a Kerry man, but I'm happy for him, and if he's the nominee, I'll proudly vote for him. :)

[TheDonkey]

23. Wow this is crazy!!?

I really thought Kerry's only luck was to get a suprise 2nd or a strong 3rd but a sizeable #1?! Wow you go JK!

This is incredible and the race has gotten VERY interesting. Kerry is gonna have a bounce in New Hampshire but what about the south where he is polling very low right now, is Edwards gonna come out and suprise us I don't know.... wow, this is crazy!!?

Go JK! You deserve a toast :toast:.

[curse10]

24. I'm so freakin' excited!

I never lost faith or hope or heart and I am so happy right now!

And kudos to Edwards and his supporters to! I've said it before and I'll say it again, Kerry/Edwards 2004!!!!!!!!!

[mdmc]

37. Another Dean supporter here

offering my congratulations. Well done!

[mike1963]

25. I must admit I am pleasantly surprised. n/t

[The Magistrate]

27. It Is A Real Pleasure To See Sen. Kerry's Success Tonight!

He has long been one of my favorite political figures, and he certainly worked well for this victory. He is a brave man and an excellent campaigner; should he prevail in his quest for the Party's nomination, it will be a pleasure to vote and campaign for him.

[George_Bonanza]

28. Ole ole ole ole ole ole!

No doubt the media will play the comeback angle against Weld.

[HazMat]

29. The Warrior does it again

Kerry has never lost a battle.

Kerry supporters have said it over and over and now it has been borne out: John Kerry is known for coming back late, just when you think he's dead.

They buried us a little too early.

Back from the dead, baby.

[Endangered Specie]

30. Congradulations folks...

ALthough I was pulling for Dean... That was one helluva victory yall pulled off.

[Cuban_Liberal]

31. Congratulations, Sen. Kerry and supporters!

:hi:

[Renew Deal]

32. Congratulations Kerry Supporters

You should be very proud. You stuck through it when everyone else doubted.

:yourock: :party: :yourock: :party: :yourock: :party: :yourock: :party:

[Magleetis]

33. Congrats to the Kerry folks

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing, and that is to beat Bush. If Kerry is our man I'm with the program 110%.

[Hoppin_Mad]

34. Congrats to Kerry and his supporters

If John Kerry is the dem nominee, I will have no problem supporting this decades-proven Democrat for President.

[NashVegas]

35. *tips hat to Kerry supporters*

Most impressive, y'all.

[fishnfla]

36. Give 'em hell guys

turn that heat up on that bastard Bush!!

[incapsulated]

38. Congratulations to the true believers!

An amazing comeback for your guy! He's a good man and my #2. Good Luck, see you in NH, it will be interesting!

[Democrats unite]

39. Kerry Did a great job today, I tip my hat to him

eom

[qanda]

41. Congrats to Kerry and all of his supporters!!!!!

I have decided to remain neutral until the general election. But if Kerry is the nominee then he will have my vote. Enjoy your victory lap.

[David Zephyr]

42. Dean Supporter Congratulating Senator Kerry!

This is John Kerry and his supporters big night.

They deserve a lot praise and credit.

There's fire in that belly and amazing resolve.

Congratulations to all the loyal Kerry supporter here at the DU!

:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:

[sistersofmercy]

43. Way to go John Kerry! I knew you would win this!

:toast:

[Maddy McCall]

44. Congrats, Kerry folks.

I am a Clark person, but am a strong supporter also of Kerry and Edwards.

They are all wonderful candidates, and I will be overjoyed to vote Kerry in November.

So, :party: congrats to you!

[stevedeshazer]

45. Congratulations to Kerry & Crew

If you win out, I will help you all as best I can. What an amazing story. Talk about pulling one out of the fire at the last moment!

[Shanty Oilish]

46. He DID it!!

Did you lose hope? I did! What a Truman/Dewey night! They all said he was---

:toast:

[Lady President]

47. Good job!

I posted yesterday that I was extremely anxious about tonight and now I'm so happy and relieved. I'm also so proud of all the caucus voters and the volunteers from around the country.

I know this is just the first step, but huge congrats to Kerry!! :)

[windansea]

48. the comeback kid!!

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!

[Don Claybrook]

49. From a Dean supporter

Congratulations, John Kerry supporters. He did a great job in Iowa, and he's a formiddable candidate. I'm glad he's my second choice (I'm not done fighting for my guy, but that's for a different thread).

If John Kerry eventually gets the nomination, I'll fight hard for him. If my candidate becomes "unviable" sometime before the nomination is decided, I'll fight hard for John Kerry. He's a good liberal, and on a night like tonight, it's inevitable that supporters of other candidates will ponder the idea of a Kerry presidency. I calculate that it would be about 17,432% better than a Bush presidency, and that makes me happy.

Congratulations, John Kerry supporters!

[leyton]

50. Congrats

Kerry, I think, would make the best President.

[CheshireCat]

51. Big Surprise!

Congrats to Kerry.

Personally, I like Kucinich, but this election is not about what I like. It's about defeating bush. I'm pulling for the candidate that can win - whoever it may be. We must remember our common goal and support the final nominee.

[Frederic Bastiat]

52. Congrats from Clark supporter!

See you in NH!

[jmags]

53. I'm very excited by these resultss

Although I was initially for Dean, John Kerry has completely won me over these past few months. There is no other candidate with a record as distinguished and deserving as John Kerry, regardless of anyone's candidate preferences now, I think everyone could be proud of having John Kerry represent the Democratic Party in a debate against George W. Bush anyday.

I hope Kerry keeps up the momentum so I have a chance to see it.

[many a good man]

54. Congratulations! Great Job

How in the world did he do it?! He was always my first choice on paper...but paper only. I'm gonna re-think now...

Keep up the big Mo!

[WillyT]

55. Wishing Well Here !!!

Course I'm gettin the vapors here. Hell, two years ago, I was IN the Kerry Camp, and then... blah, blah, blah...

Congrats to Senator Kerry and all his supporters!!! :toast:

And I'm thinkin a Kerry\Edwards Ticket would be pretty damned awesome!!!

Many miles to go yet, but hey guys, savor it.

ABB All The Way !!!

:bounce::kick::bounce:

[Blaukraut]

56. Congratulations, Senator Kerry

And thank you to all of my fellow Kerry supporters for hanging in there when it looked rough for us :bounce:

[chookie]

57. Congratulations to Kerry Supporters!

You guys have done a great job. Kerry seems to have found his feet, to put it mildly, and as one who has admired him for many years, I am so pleased that you have this victory tonight. Your candidate certainly deserves the honor, and you have been great in upholding his viability as the man for the job these long months as we have all given such careful thought to who we should support. You certainly have been very persuasive in getting those us of us who were considering other candidates, for a variety of reason, to take a second look at this remarkable man.

He's looking great! What a splendid victory for you all tonight!

[Kathleen04]

58. Congrats Kerry and

supporters! :) Great victory! He came from behind and stunned...just excellent and well-earned. :)

[Eurobabe]

59. Congrats!

Glad you beat Dean's ass. See you in NH :) Let the games begin!

[frank frankly]

60. here's my #1 reason to support Kerry!

Kerry vs the BCCI

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=132792

------

amazing win tonight. stunning. it seemed to come around in 3 days, didn't it?

Ya'll better hit NH like there is no tomorrow. And get that organization ready for Super Tuesday!

great night for you all

[Octafish]

61. Go John Kerry! Hey, here's one guy who's kinda quakin' in his PJs...

... if'n you know what I mean. Check out this neat inaction figure, the Little Turd from Crawford:

http://www.praesentia.us/archives/dishonestdubya.html

Down with the BFEE!

[KC21304]

62. It's so sweet. Thank you to all who worked so hard. And much work ahead

[BootinUp]

64. Congrats to Kerry & Supporters

Wowww! that was pretty impressive.

[Skinner]

65. Congratulations Senator Kerry!

:toast:

I am sorry that I publicly doubted Kerry's ability to run a great campaign. Clearly, Kerry had what it takes when it really mattered, and I was proven very wrong.

Congratulations on your much-deserved victory! :party:

[Catherine Vincent]

66. Although I still don't have a candidate yet,

early on Kerry was the guy that I supported. I am very happy for him tonight. I hope he and his family enjoy the victory.

[cindyw]

67. I am in shock.

I know that this is not over , but I feel like we already won. If only in that people of Iowa saw what I saw in John kerry.

We Will Beat Bush!
We Will Beat Bush!
We Will Beat Bush!
We Will Beat Bush!
We Will Beat Bush!
We Will Beat Bush!

[chimpymustgo]

74. Congrats! Kerry is a great candidates and has wonderful supporters.

Be happy, be proud. You guys are FIGHTERS. I am Edwards # 1 - but I love Kerry.

On to New Hampshire. But enjoy your fabulous victory tonight!

[Granite]

68. Amazing showing in Iowa

Thanks to those Kerry volunteers that helped out in Iowa - looking forward to John coming back to New Hampshire where we can help him get it done here!

For that matter, congratulations to all of our candidates, and special thanks to Dick Gephardt for all that he's done for the Democratic Party. Its sad to see him go (but I'm sure JK would be thrilled with his endorsement!)

Its a 4 horse race (with Clark) in New Hampshire!! This is more fun than the NFL playoffs!

[jmaier]

70. To all Kerry supporters:

very nice show! :toast:

He was the best candidate in Iowa and cream rises to the top!

[Adjoran]

71. As a still-uncommitted voter

I congratulate Senator Kerry and his team on a brilliant campaign and startling (in margin over Dean) victory.

He has demonstrated that he is no quitter, and that when the going gets tough, the tough get going (as my late old friend who suffered from crippling rheumatoid arthritis used to say). His stock is going up with a bullet in my book.

[Jerseycoa]

72. KAYO KERRY!!

POW SOCK BOOM

:yourock:

[sandnsea]

80. Hey, I like that! n/t

[funky_bug]

73. Yeah, I get to be the first!

Serious smackdown in IA tonight, guys! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

I noted on the CSPAN coverage that Kerry didn't have to go pull people to get his delegates. That was a VERY strong statement in favor of your candidate.

Congrats!

[saoirse]

75. An awesome effort by Kerry

We're in a brand new race now!

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

76. Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

=) I'm very happy for John Kerry and happy that Edwards came in 2nd! Tonight makes me very happy to be a Kerry supporter! :)

:toast:

[bicentennial_baby]

77. I'm so proud of my Senator tonight!

Way to go Mr. Kerry! Congrats to all Kerry supporters! See ya in NH and may the best man win!!

:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:

[Lydia Leftcoast]

78. As a Kucinich supporter, I'm glad that

the second most liberal candidate in the field won Iowa tonight!

He had me worried at first, but finally Iowa voters saw through the style and voted for the substance.

[MoonRiver]

79. Congrats to John Kerry and supporters!!!

I hope Wes Clark wins the nomination. But, if he doesn't and Kerry does, please try to convince the General to go on the ticket!

[blm]

81. Thankyou John Kerry. My faith grows every day.

.

[Razoor]

90. Way to go Kerry

by the looks on C-span kerry piled in the voters
this is going to be a very exciting race.
cant wait for new hampshire.

[Tinoire]

94. How could he lose

with your passion behind him lol. Very surprised to see you... Figured you were in Iowa because we haven't seen you for a while!

Here's to you Blm! :toast:

[BurtWorm]

120. Congratulations to you, blm, and to John Kerry and his supporters.

You're a formidable defender of the faith. If he has half your passion--well, let's just say I hope he does! :toast:

[NewYorkerfromMass]

131. Special salute to blm, Feanorcurufinwe, Dr. Funkenstein, Nicholas J.....

oh man the list is long but I continue:
PeteNYC, flpoljunkie, sandnsea, Octafish, karmadillo, and our latest and greatest addition- WiseMen.
There are many more of you (and please feel free to add here) but I really felt that all you tireless Kerry fans, supporters, and FAITHFUL here at DU deserved a special mention for sure.
I love you all, and I love John Kerry even more!!!
On to New Hampshire (or back to New England)!!!

[CalProf]

147. I second this salute

to all of you who kept up the passion and loyalty when things were at their darkest.

This is your moment too.

On to New Hampshire!

[Tinoire]

174. Oh yes. To all the above people. You did well by your candidate!

:toast:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

144. I have a great deal of confidence in Kerry as a statesman

a leader and a policy maker...and congrats, BLM :toast:

[DisgustedDemocrat]

83. Congratulations Senator Kerry and supporters!

Great job!

[bluestateguy]

84. Congratulations Team Kerry!

Once again an excellent finish by John Kerry. His comeback reminds me of his strong finish in the Massachusetts Senate race in 1996 against Bill Weld.

[Meshuga]

85. Those were hard votes to get...

and you did it! Congratulations to you John Kerry! I hope this will create a huge momentum for the campaign. I knew kerry could win Iowa. This is awesome!!!
:party: :party: :party:

[zls44]

86. What a night!

I see UConn beat Pitt live and Kerry wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mzmolly]

87. CONTRATULATIONS TO KERRY AND HIS SUPPORTERS!

Amazing news for JK! :toast:

[Kahuna]

88. Congratulations Kerry Supporters!

:toast:

[Blue_Roses]

89. Awesome and so exciting!

I am so glad to see democracy in action...I am so pumped...Congratulations Kerry!

Hear that George...democracy is speaking...

It is indeed a great day to be a Democrat...

[abburdlen]

91. Congrats!

Kerry's supporters have a candidate to proud of and Kerry can be proud of his supporters.

[KCDem]

92. WTG, Kerry and supporters!

:toast:

Ya'll did a great job in Iowa!

[salin]

93. Congrats to Senator Kerry

What an exciting evening. Looks like we are off to the races! :toast:

[mitchum]

95. Congratulations John Kerry, the next President of the USA!

[DemonFighterLives]

96. Congrats to Kerry and his supporters

It kind of makes me rethink why I have backed away from him in the first place. If he becomes the nominee, I can back him wholeheartedly. :dem:

[kayleybeth]

97. Congratulations to Kerry and his supporters!

Wow! Great effort in Iowa! I'm a Clark supporter but I would be very proud to have John Kerry as my president! Way to go!

[West Coast Democrat]

98. Excellent Results for Kerry!

I was very excited to learn that Kerry won in Iowa. He's my second favorite after Clark, so if I lived in Iowa, I would have supported Kerry. It's so exciting to see Edwards do well too.

I will support any of the candidates in the general election, and I'm just so excited to be entering the Primary season!!!!

[adadem]

99. Just back from our Kerry Iowa Caucus Party

We had a wonderful turnout in heavily Republican West Michigan. Everyone is just euphoric and energized for the rest of the primary/caucus season. Our party was FReeped twice...one creep came in a made a snide remark how Bush will pounce any Dem and two others stood by the door blowing cigarette smoke into our room next to the bar. arrrgh!

Thank you to all DUers for your kind wishes to us Kerry supporters.

And most of all congratulations to Senator Kerry...a man of courage, integrity and intelligence!

[Nimble_Idea]

100. The Next President of the United States!

Will be none other than John Kerry!!

Congrats!

[Dhalgren]

101. Congratulations to Senator Kerry and his team.

I am disappointed at the level of sour grapes displayed on this board. I really thought that when the voting started, we would all pull together. That doesn't seem to be the case - and it is a disappointment.
But nothing should be allowed to dull the excellent victory by John Kerry today and the wonderful showing by Edwards and his supporters.

[JanMichael]

102. Great job! Nice rebound after campaign troubles.

:-)

[knight_of_the_star]

103. Congratulations Senator Kerry!

He was my number one man until I heard about the Draft Clark movement and if he wins I will glady work my arse off for him! Excellent work John Kerry!

[Crunchy Frog]

104. Congratulations to Kerry, and

all his supporters! Impressive comeback! He will be a formidable challenger to my own candidate. May the best man win!


:thumbsup: :toast:

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

105. Congratulations to Kerry!

That was an old-fashioned ass kicking!

:kick:

[UnAmericanJoe]

114. An inspiring victory

Congrats!
I'll happily take Kerry/Edwards 2004!

[rolodomo]

106. Congrats - you toughed it out big time and won.

Something most Dems can appreciate. As Worf says in Star Trek, you are a worthy opponent.

[Cooley Hurd]

107. Congratulations to Senator John Kerry and his supporters...

...and to Senator John Edwards and his supporters, too! Both waged admirable campaigns and deserved to win in Iowa.

Again, congratulations to John Kerry:


and to John Edwards:


;)

[Tatiana]

108. Kerry mentioning financial and corporate scandals.

Mentions Tyco by name... a "creed of greed."

Damn, I love this guy! I'm so so so so proud of him.

Congrats to Senator Kerry, possibly President Kerry. He pledges if he is elected President he will scrub the tax code of special interest loopholes. He will appoint an attorney general who is NOT JOHN ASHCROFT because we still have a dream and it is unfulfilled in this country right now.

God, I love him. I'm so happy, I could cry.

[OneBlueSky]

109. this will give Kerry some nice momentum . . .

going into New Hampshire . . . watch for him to narrow the gap with Dean, and very possibly win outright . . . way to go, John! . . .

[MoonRiver]

110. OMG! You're my second choice, but you're so choice!!!

Congrats John Kerry and supporters!! :toast:

[LTR]

111. "I know about aircraft carriers for real!"

:yourock:!!!

"bring it on!"

I like it! Go get 'em, Kerry!

[mvd]

112. Good job, Kerry!

He's been proving himself to be the formidable candidate that I thought he would be originally.

[Bread and Circus]

113. Super Congrats to Kerry and his supporters! :)

Great speech tonight! I love how he emphasizes energy
independence!

[leftist_rebel1569]

115. WTG Kerry!!!

Now, on to NH! :)

[Sufi Marmot]

116. I'm pleased to use my first ever GD2004 post to say....

Congratulations to Kerry and all his supporters!!! I don't have a single favorite candidate in this horse race, but I would be proud and thrilled to cast a vote for John Kerry in November. Good luck in the rest of the contests!

-SM

[TankLV]

117. Congratulations. You all Eeeeaaarrrrnnnnnnddddd it (think John Houseman?)

I must say, as a person leaning towards Dean in the last few months, and rather turned off by some of Kerry's statements, and behavior during the same time, I'm glad I haven't yet made up my mind.

Kerry did a more than admirable job tonite. Especially liked his victory speech. He seems to have caught some emotion and "hunger".

I must also say I was quite surprised by Dean's demeanor during his speech - lots of hoarse shouting reminiscent of, oh, someone from another country in the early part of last century. Very disturbing to this individual, to say the least.

I just hope whomever wins the nomination will have that fire in his belly, and the quick wits to provide a lot of smarmy, humorous, and indelible retorts to anything bunkerboy might lamely attempt to throw out.

Again, congratulations all Kerry supporters.

[kimchi]

118. Awesome job, Kerry!

Way to pull it out at the last minute!

[rhino47]

119. Way to go John Kerry and his supporters.

[RamboLiberal]

121. Congratulations Kerry supporters

I supported Dean first and will continue until I think he hasn't a chance. I really thought Kerry was dead in the water a couple of weeks ago. He surprised the hell out of me I must admit. But then he is a veteran of politics and knows what it takes to win.

Being from Pittsburgh, I'd love to see the lovely and intelligent Teresa Heinz in the White House, and since she her first husband was a Republican (a true Republican not like these neocons) I'd advise the idiot Repugs to leave her alone - especially Ricky Sanctimoneous Santorum.

And I do have visions of AWOL against a real Veteran!

I'm glad Kerry opted out of the matching funds. If he's the nominee I know my $$$'s will go to him.

I think the real winners tonight are all the Dems and hope if Dean is not the candidate(or any other Democrat) that all of his supporters will transfer their allegiance to the Democratic nominee be it Kerry or another Democrat.

This Dean supporter will vote and contribute to ABB!

[flpoljunkie]

122. "Don't just send them a message. Send them a President." - John Kerry

Way to go, John Kerry! On to New Hampshire!

[ronnykmarshall]

123. Go on!!

To my fellow democrats:

CONGRADS!!! This is great for you folks. Sen. Kerry is wonderful and I am proud and happy for you all.

We got a long road ahead of us. May the best candidate win and go on to kick GW's sorry ass!!!

Good show Sen. Kerry!! If you are our nominee, my heart is with you and my feet, my fingers, voice, checkbook .... whatever it takes!!

[kerryistheanswer]

124. Kerry is the answer!

[ResistTheCoup]

125. Congratulations!!

What a fantastic win for Kerry! I had to call my aunt in Boston tonight to congratulate her (Kerry has been her Sen. for years) She said that Senator Kennedy played a big part campaigning for Kerry.

Enjoy, celebrate and congrats!!

[bain_sidhe]

126. Congratulations on a nice comeback!

See you in NH!

[PopSixSquish]

127. Well Done! Well Done!

Senator Kerry is my second choice and I will proudly vote for him if he's the nominee.

His campaign and his supporters deserve to celebrate tonight for hanging tough.

:yourock:

[stevebreeze]

128. Congratulations Kerry people!

While my choice is Kucinich it is great to have so many really good choices in the primaries. An old friend of mine is slated as a Kerry delegate should Kerry win IL. It take a lot of hard work to win caucuses or primaries, and you should be proud.
:kick:

[snoochie]

129. Great job!

Congrats to Kerry and all his hardworking supporters -- well done!

Here's to the beginning of the end of the bush administration!

:toast:

[oasis]

130. Send them a president.

[dawn]

132. Congrats to Kerry supporters!!!! n/t

[AnnitaR]

133. Congrats guys!

Your unwavering support of Kerry through all the ups and downs of this campaign is beyond impressive!

I'm really happy for you all! Have a great night!

:yourock:

[Pax Argent]

134. Congratulations and well done!

Carville was talking about how ridiculous the Chimp in Chief would look compared with Kerry and he was spot on. Kerry was fighting the BFEE before fighting the BFEE was cool! I've been rooting for Dean, but I would be delighted to vote for Kerry come November.

Rock on!
:yourock:

[gauguin57]

136. happy happy joy joy

I'm thrilled about the results tonight. I want Kerry to keep up the momentum, win the nom., pick Edwards as his running mate and kick Chimpy's arse in November.

[jenk]

137. congrats to John Kerry, his rise was just a little higher than Edwards

it was a fun race, congrats to him coming out on top

now the fun really begins!

[genius]

138. Thank you for beating out Dean. I'm glad you and Edwards left him

in the dust.

[Zomby Woof]

139. Congratulations!!!

This was an astounding victory, and heartening for all Democrats!

:toast: To John Kerry and his DU supporters, who I admire greatly! :D

[XanaDUer]

140. Thanks!

We're on cloud 9 and looking forward to NH! :bounce:

[Demonaut]

141. Poor Republicans...Now you have a real Warrior to worry about

Not the man who broke his oath to the country when he deserted during Vietnam.........Kerry has my support all the way......

[jadesfire]

142. A Hard Fought Victory!!!

To everyone who volunteered, made phone calls, contributed $$$$$, sent letters, went to Iowa as a 'Kerry Traveler', this night is for YOU!!!

When it comes down to it, Kerry ROCKS!!! He couldn't have done it without each and every one of you! (OK, US!!!!)

[eileen_d]

143. I am so happy for Kerry tonight

He was my first choice, and he'll be getting my next donation. I'm not naiive enough to think this seals it for him, or dooms anyone else (well, except Gephardt) -- but I think Kerry is a terrific candidate, and I am happy for him, his family, and his supporters.

:toast:

[CalProf]

146. Congratulations to Kerry and his campaign

A great surprise and well earned.

:toast:

:beer:

[davidinalameda]

148. my mother likes Kerry

so he can't be too bad

:bounce:

[Nicholas_J]

149. Just think

Ten days ago, the media, and the pundits were saying that his campaign was faltering and on its last legs...

Around New Years day, it was all over for John Kerry.

As Kerry has often said about himself, he is a good finisher.

But this is an overwhelming, and startling win. None of the pollsters figures on anyone winning with over 30 percent, and they were wrong on two counts with both Edwards and Kerry coming in over that 30 percent mark.

As a matter of fact, this evenings results were the exact opposite over the polls and prediction of ten days ago which had Kerry in third place, and Edwards in fourth.

Tonight was as much of a call for congratulations for Edwards as Kerry, as both have come from very far behind and both leading in this first test of candidates.

Yes congratulations are in order for both of these candidates who have managed to connect to cnadidates in a very special way.

[Piperay]

151. CONGRATULATIONS to Kerry and

all his supporters, I'm very happy for all of you! :-) :bounce:

[sweetheart]

152. yahoo!!! yippee!!! EXCELLENT!!! OUTSTANDING!!!

I'm totally psyched!! Mr. Kerry pulled it off, and i think he's brilliant, how excellent. What a great omen, that someone ELECTABLE won the caucus.

I continue to support Dennis, and hope that one day the two, Kerry and Kucinich will be in the same administration.

Congratulations.

namaste,
-sweetheart

[jsw_81]

153. Congratulations, Kerry supporters!

You ran an outstanding campaign in Iowa.

[Doomsayer13]

155. wow

I'm very impressed with John Kerry right now.

[Skidmore]

156. Last night I caucused for

Dean, but want to extend my congratulations to the Kerry campaign for their win here in Iowa. Well done.

[quinnox]

157. A historic comeback for Kerry!

I well remember all the threads a couple months ago about Kerry's campaign being dead in the water, and how quickly Kerry was written off with no chance. And in those threads I would gently remind some that "the death of Kerry's campaign has been greatly exagerrated". But I admit I had some doubts there at the end, serious doubts that Kerry would make it.

Well, what a surprise!

Kerry truly is the "comeback Kerry", and I am amazed at his sterling winning performance.

All that said, this campaign is just beginning, and I don't count out Dean or anyone. It's gonna be a memorable horse race, and will be a lot of fun to watch. Go Kerry!

[jumptheshadow]

158. Way to go

John Kerry is a good man and a great Democrat. I am hoping my guy Wesley wins, but would be proud to vote for Kerry in the GE.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

159. I'm so proud of you John

You have always been my preferred choice to secure the Democratic presidential nomination and I hope that tonight takes you a step further in that direction. Your vision, your insight into domestic and foreign policy and your strong leadership are just what we need to remedy four years of Bush. I have always been impressed by you –ever since I first saw you being interviewed on “Meet The Press” over here in Australia. I agree with you on almost every major issue and I greatly value and appreciate your courage, dedication and consistent commitment. Keep up the good performance and I hope that you take the Democratic presidential nomination and the presidency. My dream is to see you in the White House in November

Congratulations John! I’m so proud of you

[HFishbine]

160. Congrats to my second choice and his supporters

I dismissed the "Kerry knows how to close an election" cautions, but indeed he does. A remarkable job in Iowa!

It's Kerry's stellar record that makes him the only voted-for-the-war candidate I could vote for without feeling icky. If it comes down to Kerry and Edwards or Kerry and Clark, I'll be joining you folks.

[newyawker99]

161. Congratulations to Senator Kerry and to all of his

supporters here at DU! :toast:

[Killarney]

162. Congrats to Kerry and his supporters

Great job! :toast:

[phillybri]

163. Phenomenal comeback for the Kerry team!!!

Well done! Best of luck in NH!!!

:dem:

[Uzybone]

164. Congrats Senator Kerry

and all those who support him. We hope this carries on till the defeat of Bush.

[Justice]

165. Kerry's Speech Was Great

He sounded very relaxed and intense at the same time.

Congrats to my Senator - John Kerry!

[vi5]

166. I'm very proud of Senator Kerry today....

I have no candidate at this point in time except the one we nominate to beat bush. But i have always liked Kerry and I"m happy to see him get his mojo back.

Good luck in New Hampshire!

[AP]

167. Honor. Valor. Dignity.

And a great haircut. I would love to vote for this guy against Bush. You all know who I really love. But, tonight has given me so much faith in the ability of the American public to grasp what's going on in America and it's largely because Kerry came out on top. I share the excitement with Kerry's supporters.

[MrBenchley]

168. What was especially impressive

is that both Kerry and Edwards were written off by the Sunday morning gasbags MONTHS ago....we were told over and over again that they had no chance at all blah blah blah...But they both kept punching.

Kerry was "French-looking," his grandfather was a Jew, he ate the wrong cheese on his sandwich....that was the actual level of the commentary about this thoughtful and dedicated man. Expect it to ratchet up into even stupider topics. Can discussion of his sweaters be far behind?

Good for John Kerry. Let's keep our eyes on the prize. Even Gephardt and Braun would have been far superior presidents to this unelected drunk and his openly corrupt gang. The horses still in our race are all magnificent, and Kerry will make a GREAT president in every way.

[Ilsa]

169. Well Done! Congratulations to the Kerry campaign! n/t

[DemExpat]

170. Fabulous showing, Kerry!

Congratulations, and best wishes!

:kick:

DemEx

[madmax]

171. Congratulations to John Kerry and Kerry supporters.

:toast: :party:

[Daddyman]

173. Question For Kerry supporters

I absolutely don't want to bring negative spins to this thread. I'm having trouble deciding whether to support Edwards or Kerry. I think they would each make a fine candidate.

Can someone tell me, without attacking Edwards, what significant political differences you see between the candidates? And then why do you support Kerry's position?

Thanks.

[molly]

184. Edwards is my second choice - I really like him

John Kerry has a lot more political experience.

[eleny]

176. Congratulations to Kerry and his supporters!

His win keeps it interesting and real for all of us! I can't wait for next week in New Hampshire. Kerry better take care of his throat - please!!!

[deutsey]

177. Congratulations, Kerry!

I still support Dean, but you deserve a :thumbsup:

[Butterflies]

178. What a great surprise!

I had wanted Kerry from the start, but I was losing faith over the past few months and I've been leaning towards Clark because I thought he'd have a better chance . . . but . . . not so fast! From my perspective the Kerry win in Iowa is the best thing to happen politically in a long long time. He's a good man and he deserves to be president. :dem:

[Wetzelbill]

179. My boys are DK, Edwards and Kerry.

I was so damn happy to see the results last night. I'll go down with Dennis but I'm hoping Kerry or Edwards will carry the flag for us. Kerry is a great man and would be an awesome president. Congratulations to all the Kerry supporters out there.

[eissa]

180. Congrats from a Dean supporter

Kerry is my second choice and I'm glad he's back on track again. Interestingly enough, right after * was appointed, a few friends and I were debating who the next democratic candidate should be, and I always had Kerry on top of my list. It wasn't until the war vote that I turned, and Kerry's campaign problems gave me some doubts. Although I'm still a little peeved regarding the way Dean was treated, I still congratulate Kerry on a truly inspiring victory. Still, I hope everyone will credit Dean for making the other candidates better by getting them to fight harder and come out strongly against *. And I hope the Kerry fans on this site will be a little.....nicer (not all, but some of you are mean!) Again, congratulations -- very well deserved.

[indigo32]

181. Congrats

and heres to the race ahead :toast:

[Sophree]

182. Kerry would make a great President.

Congrats Kerry and Kerry supporters!

[molly]

183. You go guy! We are all behind you - we need our country back!

:kick:

:toast:

[Braden]

185. on to New Hampshire!

[Monument]

186. Congrats John!

Good luck in New Hampshire! What a stunning victory! I'm SURE we'll be seeing a lot more of you this week - I smell a "Meet the Press" invitation.

As a long time Kerry supporter I am shocked and pleased to see the big win.

Congrats to John, Teresa, Alex, and Vanessa. You did a great job and never gave up.