Kerry has been Impressing me

[WI_DEM]

His planned speech tomorrow taking Bush to task and then some on Downing Street and his other actions since the election have electrified me. He has been one of the leading Bush critics in the Senate and on the war and on a host of domestic issues. He has shown great backbone and I didn't think I would support him for '08, but if he keeps it up and helps make the Downing Street memo a major issue (as it should be) I will strongly consider supporting him for the Democratic nomination in 2008--especially if the alternative is Hillary.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

1. Let's talk tomorrow.

He can mend some fences if he announces that he's joining Conyers' call. If he says "J'accuse!" he's forgiven.

[saracat]

2. Kerry has been the most consistent and outspoken

member of the Senate and has been the true Leader of the Party.He spoke out against the Bankruptsy Bill when Reid voted for it and he has put his own money into trying to defeat Bolton. This man truly is our president.

[knowbody0]

4. he exudes virtue and integrity

[zann725]

39. "Integrity, integrity, integrity"...Kerry's mom once told him.

And he clearly lives by that credo.

He's still my Prez, no matter what.

[FreedomAngel82]

5. I've been following him

of course since the "election" and haven't been disappointed yet. So I can't wait for tomorrow. I'm looking forward to his speech on the floor. Go Johnny go!

[globalvillage]

6. Give 'em hell, John.

:yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock:

[BlueIris]

24. That's what I say. Kisses, Senator Hottie!

Love, Iris.

[saltpoint]

3. I second that, WI_Dem about the DSM. O how I would like to see --

-- coverage of that splashed onto the pages of every damned paper in this land.

Kerry is fighting almost alone. I admire him already, but in times like this more than ever.

[Proud_Lefty]

13. Wait a minute

Barbara Boxer is fighting hard too. Kerry and Boxer are unbelievable and impressive as hell. A few others are starting to spout a spine too, probably seeing how well such a fight pays off.

[saltpoint]

15. Proud_Lefty, you're right. Barbara Boxer has been an angel with --

-- clenched fists and I did not mean to exclude her. I acknowledge her spirit and loved her long ago. I spend a lot of time in Berkeley and San Francisco, and before the last election I went to Democatic HQ in SF and got a yellow Barbara Boxer button.

It's my favorite one from all the Senate races. The 'X' in her name is shaped like a ballot checkbox. I love it.

[Proud_Lefty]

17. She is an angel - agreed

Boxer and Kerry make me smile big time these days.

[globalvillage]

16. Dream Team

How I would love to see a Kerry/Boxer ticket in '08

I would also not be disappointed with Kerry/Clark.


I know, I know, too early... A girl can dream, can't she?

[zann725]

40. I would love to see "Kerry/Boxer" BEFORE '08. A girl can dream...

if the impeachment of Shrub & Co. goes through, it'll be a Repug house of cards.

[comradebillyboy]

7. too bad he did not display

such qualities when he was running

he blew his shot badly, let someone else represent us next time

[vinessa4freedom]

12. what?

he blew his shot? Do exit polls mean nothing to you? Does record voter turnout say anything? I don't think John Kerry blew anything.

[ray of light]

30. You're wrong

Comments like that really tick me off. FIRST how do you know he's done nothing? HmMMM?

Well, gee...my investigations have shown me that he still has people FIGHTING in OHIO.

hmmmm...my investigations show he's paid HIS OWN money to keep the fight up...HIS OWN MONEY not yours, mine or your neighbors--not campaign money, but HIS OWN MONEY.

The media trashed him and you make it easy to help the media and the neocons.

The election was stolen each and everyone of us know it. Now he could stand up there in and talk to the fraudulent media or he can fight behind the scenes and in the senate.

But as far as I'm concerned people need to recognize they only add to the republicans lovely crimes when they bash Kerry or any dems. Maybe you want the neocons to continue their power in office. If so, then keep on bashing; if not, then lay off the dems, kerry or anyone else and focus on YOUR local thug and get them out of office too.

[laugle]

46. Hey calm down, people are entitled to a

different point of view from you! I supported Kerry until he hid out from Boxer in the senate re the Ohio voter irregularities, etc. I do hope he stands up re the DSM. We all do. One thing I know for sure, in 2008 we will all come together and support the right person, but that is a long way off. A word of advice to you, you can communicate much more effectively, if you don't attack other peoples opinions. Peace to you........

[ray of light]

49. Peace backacha'

People are entitled to an opinion. But I guess I'm just tired of all the dem bashing. I think if people would just put their energy on their opponent instead of on their team mate we would fare much better.

Peace backatcha!

Sorry I lost my cool...

[laugle]

50. No need to apoligize,

I understand your frustration. I get the same feeling when people attack the hell out of Hillary. She is my favorite choice at the moment. I would love to have both Clinton's in the White House again! Many disagree though. Last week I was listening to Mike Malloy, he had on one of the CEO's from Air America, he said "the liberals eat there own" and I think he was right! But we will all come together when the time is right. Thanks for your reply. Welcome to DU.

[ray of light]

55. liberals eat their own!

that says it and that explains my frustration! Period. I just want people to focus on their local candidates and get progressives elected across the board. I want them to build an infrastructure for progressives the same way the neocons did. aND the only way we can do this is if we agree to stop beating each other up and instead use our sharp words against the otherside.

Thanks for understanding.

[laugle]

60. I agree, especially in the house,

If only we could get it back! I would love to see impeachment brought against that creature from crawford! Just to hear those words would be enough. So that history records his lies and deception. Hope the DSM does something. At least it was covered a little yesterday. We will just have to wait and see. Talk with you again soon. Thanks for your replys, always love to hear from another Newbie......By the way, what state are you in, I am in California?

[ray of light]

62. now we have the "mutual agreement party" but I agree with you!--lol

I'm from Michigan. But I'm working to get progressives elected here. So far Joe Shwartz our "moderate" repubican may as well be a rubber stamp for Bush. It's sad. But I really strongly believe that the power of grassroots will help us overcome the media and republican bias. Frankly, the republicans also have their grassroots and they fight day and night 24/7 and they fight to win. We can't just "fight for another day" we have to stay at it and beat them at their own game. So I really encourage you to join groups locally and create opportunities to rally people to vote progressive. If you can create a website--go for it. If you can build a coalition in your church or synagogue--go for it. If you can volunteer and spread the message whereever you volunteer--go for it. AND on April 15th park yourself at the post office and pass out voter registrations and remind them that the majority party has taken a surplus and created a mountain of deficit.

[LittleClarkie]

32. How about if we're just impressed NOW

Without 2008 strings attached?

[babylonsister]

8. Me, too, mightily. I'm looking forward to hearing him! nt

[Nimble_Idea]

9. YES INDEED, I might have to reconsider my withdrawl of support

for his 08 run....

If John Kerry can mount a successful 06 election, then I will give back all my support to him.

And he has to get new speech handlers, and make Wes Clark his VP.

If not, then he can pack up and go windsurfing.

[ginnyinWI]

11. seems to me he does better without those speechwriters

His floor speeches lately have been impressive. And when he's not being "handled", he clearly comes off as further to the left, where he plainly is. Each of his votes this Congress have proved it.

[maddiejoan]

35. I'll take windsurfing Kerry

over waterboarding Bush anytime. Let's bash the real villains shall we?

[cestpaspossible]

36. I like your comment, your avatar, and your sig graphic.

rock on!

[elshiva]

38. That's a good one!

[Erika]

10. Kerry is intelligent and dignified

He's done a great job since the election.

[undeterred]

14. Amen.

:patriot:

[YvonneCa]

18. I support John Kerry!!!

I'll be watching on Monday and ready to support him if he does 'rally the troops'.:patriot:

[Chicago1]

19. Kerry is starting to speak out

There's more info (tiny bits) coming out about the election now so it feels like things are starting to brew. He's becoming more vocal.

I'm excited for him and know he'll do a great job.

Waiting for the IMPEACHMENT WHILE THE SCANDALS KEEP UNFOLDING
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[unfrigginreal]

20. I sure as hell hope Kerry doesn't run in '08

To be the only one with a chance to beat a hated incumbent, and blow it, says a bunch about what people think of him. No one takes a Presidential vote lightly, and for him not to cream the hated Bush speaks volumes about the disdain people feel for Kerry.

OTOH, your post about Hilary makes no sense to me. I think she'd be a fine candidate. No, that doesn't mean I'm in the Hillary camp but looking at the whole picture, I see her getting a lot of votes and I'm all about winning.

[babylonsister]

21. You need to read up on election fraud. nt

[second edition]

22. Kerry was impressive!

During the election, and your talking points fail to acknowledge that while you may have hated Bush, many other people in the US did not and at best had mixed emotions about Bush. He was running the war though and they were concerned about changing leaders at a time of war.

[blm]

27. Kerry got about 15 million more votes than Clinton. How many more can

Hillary get than Bill? How many more votes can the right get because of Hillary.

Not to mention the thievery in the electronic machines.

BushInc had to lie, cheat and steal 24/7 with the help of 90% of broadcast media throughout the campaign because Kerry was such a strong candidate.

[politicasista]

29. Yawn

:boring:

[ray of light]

33. double yawn!

[laugle]

47. I hate to say it but I totally agree,

I was shocked to find during the election that everyone I knew even my neighbors didn't like Kerry. They voted for him only because they all hate bush. And these are democrats!!! Oh well by 2008, we will all be singing a different tune no doubt. Hillary is a very fine candidate!

[laugle]

64. You are soooooooooo right, and

if Kerry had thought there was so much election fraud, he should not have conceeded the election the next morning. Also, he should have stood up with Boxer in the Senate regarding Ohio voter irregularities. How can you stand up for someone who doesn't stand up for themself!

[second edition]

23. I remain enthusiastic about Kerry!

I was impressed during the election and he has not really let me down since. I understood why he conceded when he did and I hope he runs again for President! he would make a wonderful President!

[Pacifist Patriot]

25. Does anyone know what time the speech is, will it be

broadcast on CSPAN, have I already missed it?

[babylonsister]

26. After 2pm, I think I read. How 'bout 'after lunch'?

So no, you haven't missed anything.

[johnaries]

28. Someone posted that the Senate re-convenes at 2:00 PM, but there's

no telling when Kerry will be able to get the floor.

Edit to add: I have been very impressed with Kerry, Boxer, and Conyers! I think they all have been doing a FANTASTIC job!
Yes, Kerry got more votes than Clinton, and I believe Bush won by fraud. Kerry can still win in '08!

I also agree that his speechwriters held him back. Same thing with Gore's "handlers" in 2000. Both are much more effective when they are "just themselves".

This thread just popped up, saying Kerry won't be in Wash until tomorrow, but he will bring it up then,
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=3796743&mesg_id=3796743

[chaska]

31. Great, Kerry is DOING HIS JOB. But on the presidency, he had his chance...

and blew it. I won't support him.

[LittleClarkie]

34. I will

remains to be seen how much support he will have next time. He remains supremely qualified to be president. If only he didn't have to campaign.

He seems to be better in smaller groups. I heard the same of Gore.

[seabeyond]

37. i am awfully proud and excited with kerrys behavior

myself. pleasantly surprised. keep it up kerry. i think we have a lot of democrats doing a terrific job. after the stolen loss. and the control by republicans. they are doing terrific. love the quote from hillary today

[dean2016]

42. The race wasn't stolen as much as I hate bush

enough with that defeatist talk that the big bad republicans stole the race from us. It makes us sound powerless and pathetic.

You give the republicans way too much credit.

I work the elections polls the race wasn't stolen we lost, we can learn from our mistakes and campaign next time in rural areas and have a more consistent message. I also resent people smearing my profession i and my co-workers take pride in what we do.


The race wasn't stolen we lost the house by 29 seats you can't win a presidency that way.


Kerry lost 255 of the 435 congressional districts to bush in their match up.

Kerry was a drag on the ticket and cost us 4 senate seats kentucky, south dakota, florida, and alaska.

Kerry lost we need a great candidate next time that is anti war.

[seabeyond]

43. yes it was

twinklin

[dean2016]

44. It was not

I just lost my leg in a car accident and have been studing this election like crazy.

We lost the election counties with paper ballots in florida were recounted, I before my car accident recounted counties in ohio with paper ballots.


As much as I hate Bush I am not going to lie, we lost this last election, time to get over it and kick ass in 06.

[seabeyond]

45. was too

and wow. wow. that is horrible, and i hope things are going ok for you. hasnt been that long and that is a pretty huge experience you are going thru. i wish you all the best in that.

[Bridget Burke]

48. If you worked the elections in Ohio....

Why does your profile say you live in DC?

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

58. You username intrigues me. Please explain it to me. (nt)

[Nothing Without Hope]

41. See VIDEO of Olbermann setting straight the record about what Kerry

actually said last Wednesday about the Downing St Minutes and demolishing the RW spin on it. This short clip is not to be missed:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=1833065&mesg_id=1834374

[napi21]

51. Sorry, but to me, Kerry had his chance and blew it.

Whatever his reasons were for not releasing these records last year is imaterial. All it did was spon more accusations during a very hotly contested election.

When he had the spotlight, he crumbled, and I don't intend to offer him a second chance at the brass ring.

[bunny planet]

53. Can't we just get through one thread without hearing that tired,

irrelevant, and untrue statement 'He had his chance, and he blew it.'

Why not just add the other cliche 'Too little, too late.'

:boring:

[Dr Fate]

52. I'm looking forward to his speech. I hope I'm not let down.

n/t

[LittleClarkie]

54. He said he would give one. We just don't know when exactly

Do we care if it's right in the middle of something like the Janice Brown debate, or would we prefer something with more timing. Someone in the Kerry group suggested Wed looked better schedule-wise. But I was honestly wondering if folks here prefered the "get it over with" approach or the "better timing" approach. Either way, the announcement itself that he would be saying something seems to be baring fruit media-wise. I assume that's the reason.

[IndianaGreen]

56. Here we are on Tuesday night, and there is no Kerry speech about DSM

Kerry has been AWOL on Iraq. Are you still impressed with Kerry?

[candice]

57. Kennedy gave the speech (with Kerry's consent, I'm sure)....

and that would make more impact than having Kerry ("sore loser") make the pitch. I'm sure that Kerry will be making more noise about the memo.

[tibbiit]

59. I like kerry and support him but

He ignored (willingly?) the diebold/ability to steal the election information, and he ignored all the evidence that the right wing smear mmachine would take him down if he didnt respond to the lies DAILY and HARD!
Has he learned those lessons? I dont know. (I dont think he or any of them like biden etc have imo)

I think we need someone who speaks over the sound machine and never waivers or lets them get by with anything!
tib

[Dr Fate]

61. Wrong- he only put a blurb about it on a low traffic web-site.

Kennedy merely informed the Base about it- who already knows.

DEMs are apparently too frightened to make this an actual issue.

[KoKo]

63. Kennedy didn't give a Speech it was on his Blog. Senate tied up with

Judge votes (which they will pass) and onto Bolton... No one has spoken out yet on the Senate floor because the schedule was for Judges and Bolton.

So much disinformation (honest mistakes in many cases by folks such as yourself) here on DU, though that anyone in the Senate is out doing "Floor Speeches.'

They addressed it because they know we are mad as hornets out here. So they tell us they "hear us" with not a "bullhorn" but a "blog."

:shrug: it's the best we can hope for until Bush's agenda has been fully passed and they can all move on to thinking about us here out in the "grassroots."