I am beginning to think Paul Hackett is the future of the Dem. Party

[Quixote1818]

This guy is Awesome and he has the charisma, looks, smarts, war hero status and strength to lead us to victory. He is not afraid to call the GOP exactly what they are and I just know that scares the shit out of them. He is tough like Howard Dean but with much better timing and tact. He is charismatic like Bill Clinton and he projects strength, leadership and sincerity like Wes Clark. He is the whole package in my opinion!

Then again I am just starting to get to know him, but what I have seen so far is very dynamic!

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. Calling a spade a spade

is the only way to win. We don't have to be bullies like the pukes. We just have to tell the truth on 'em, and they will scurry away into their hidey holes.

[FreedomAngel82]

8. And don't back away from it either

That's why I think a lot of people like Mr. Hackett. He tells his feelings and he doesn't back away from them. I remember when he was on Bill Maher and Maher talked about him calling Bush a chicken hawk he didn't back away.

[American liberal]

14. "scurry...into hidey holes" --that made me laugh out loud! Thanks n/t

[Warpy]

2. Sure, and so is Governor Schweitzer

an unabashed economic populist who won an easy victory in one of the reddest of the red states, Montana.

The future of the Democratic Party is going to be outside the I-495 beltway and outside most of the big cities on both coasts. It's one of progressivism and economic populism, and the sooner the tired old hacks who have lost us all 3 branches of government realize this and get the hell out of their way, the better.

[Skidmore]

3. I don't need a leader that is charismatic. I need one who speaks

the truth and shows an understanding of his fellow man and as long as he does that he's a worthy leader. We don't need a cult on our side. I know you probably didn't mean charisma in this way, but I've become so sick of the Cult of *, that I'm sick at heart about a suggestion that charisma needs to be present for someone to be given leadership responsibilities.

[MODemocrat]

5. Charisma goes a long way in some cases

Al Gore is not as charismatic as some, but his intelligence and integrity is so attractive and he radiates strength. IMHO, Ronald Reagan won the presidency on his charisma. One woman I'd known for years, always voted a straight democrat ticket, and was active in the democratic party. However, when Ronald Reagan ran for President she switched her vote for him, and her reason was: "He's so handsome." :hi: :dem:

[FreedomAngel82]

9. Oh good grief

Voting for someone because "he's so handsome"? Excuse me while I barf.

[MODemocrat]

12. It was very disgusting to me how she "swooned" for Ronnie

It's just hard to believe how fickle some people can be when it comes to one's physical attributes.
Chances are most of us aren't going to be looking at the president anyway; so whether or not they can do their job, should be our first concern. It beats me. :shrug:

[NoAmericanTaliban]

4. I agree - his future looks bright...

Paul has a big future in the party, however he needs to win an election to have a national platform. I've like him ever since he called * & his cronies 'chickenhawks'. Now that he is equating Christian right to the Taliban, I like him even more. About time our leaders speak out.

[tarkus]

6. His position on guns is worrisome

But other than that I am a huge fan. I think we are definitely going to start seeing more people like him winning in red states.

[FreedomAngel82]

10. Why? Because he supports the second amendment?

:eyes: I support the second amendment because it's part of the Constitution so am I worrisome? John Kerry hunts and isn't going to take anyone's guns away so is that worrisome? Give me a break.

[benEzra]

13. Only someone who is pro-choice on the gun issue

will have a chance in my neck of the woods. Here in NC, around half of registered Dems and independents own guns, which is why the anti-gun 2000 and 2004 presidential tickets lost the state even as our pro-gun, NRA-endorsed Democratic governor won easily both times.

Between a quarter and a third of registered Dems nationwide own guns, and that percentage is far higher in swing states. And before anyone trots out the "pro-hunting" rhetoric, it should be noted that 80% of gun owners are NOT hunters, and of those that do hunt, many also own nonhunting guns like the prohibitionists want to outlaw.

I realize your mind may already be made up on this issue, but if you'd like to see where those of us who actually own guns are coming from, please see this thread:

Democrats and the Gun Issue: Now What?

For a firsthand account of how the gun-404 urbanist "ban nonhunting guns" message plays in rural areas, see this post:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=118x95394#95510">Alienated Rural Democrat

[DanCa]

7. Clark Hackett Gore Hackett it's all good.

I think you might be on to something there.

[FreedomAngel82]

11. No

He hasn't ever won an election yet so why would he be a VP choice? :eyes: He needs to win an election and serve in office first. Same thing with Clark and Nader and anyone else who doesn't have any type of political holdings. Why would I support someone for such a high office with no experience?

[msongs]

15. too bad CA is stuck with dianne feinstein and her...husband nt

[Just Me]

16. He is a warrior,...for democracy eg for the people.

Deception simply does NOT fit into the scheme of ANY American ideal.

I embrace each and every one of our warriors. He is one of many. He deserves our respect and gratitude.