I'm starting to really like Mayor Nagin - seems to be a very strong leader

[CalebHayes]

There is something about this guy that we are missing in modern politics. He actually seems to care. When I read what he is saying he sounds genuine. It might just be that southern democrat thing, with the bad grammar and down home talk. It's kind of that Mr. Smith goes to Washington quality that we are missing right now. What do you guys think?

[FARAFIELD]

1. Mmm YEAH

A lot of what is making him great now is he realizes that the loser that he supported (bush) is screwing him, i noticed that Bush had to meet him on AF1 because he knew that a public meeting with him (nagin) would be a PR fiasco.

[Hippo_Tron]

6. Nagin did NOT support Bush

I saw him speaking at a Kerry event in March '04.

[applegrove]

2. I'm sure he made some mistakes but he shouldn't have had to handle

lawlessness on his own. He asked for help - he didn't get it.

[Southsideirish]

3. Gore and Nagin in 2008. nt

[bklyncowgirl]

4. They are going to Swiftboat this guy.

He called out the Emperor.

[Hippo_Tron]

7. I just saw O'Reilly doing it on FAUX, listen to this...

He goes "Well, New Orleans doesn't seem to have a strong leader. Rudy Guilliani was a strong leader on 9/11, that's what they need." I wanted to puke after I heard O'Reilly say that.

[CityDem]

12. This was expected

They are going to compare everyone facing a crisis to Gulliani. Hell, the MSM should just start calling Gulliani Saint Rudy.

[jody]

5. What has he done except ask for help and complain? n/t

[CalebHayes]

8. What did Rudi do?

At least this guy is asking the questions that need to be asked.

[jody]

10. I agree but that doesn't make him a "very strong leader". n/t

[Dan]

9. He no longer has a City or at least a

functioning city. What he has done and what he can continue to do - is be the voice for the City of New Orleans.

Bad grammer and all, he has articulated the needs and cries for help of that city.

[Gyre]

11. He basically apologized to chimp

for an uncivil tone. AND gave chimpy a photop while shaking his hand. He's no leader for the left, but in time he might make a fine addition to the DLC.

Gyre