Do we have a list of progressive primary candidates?

[Prism]

While it's tempting for many people to sit out the 2010 general election, the primaries are still yet to come. We do still have a window of opportunity to put pressure on the worst Democratic politicians. I will not be sitting out 2010, because my representative is Barbara Lee. No matter what's going on with the national party, she will always deserve my support. However, I would like to know if there's a way to help progressive Democratic primary candidates in other districts.

Which Blue Dogs are most vulnerable to being primaried? Where do we have a chance of effecting some change here without putting the majority in peril? Has anyone made a handy guide?

[endless october]

1. i will definitely be voting in the primaries.

i do so every time.

[Prism]

4. It's the most we can do at the moment

I know everyone's pretty demoralized right now, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't right there with them. But before people check out of the 2010 election entirely, let's see if we can't find ways to move this congress in a more liberal direction.

[liskddksil]

2. Here you go

Jennifer Brunner, is Secretary of State in Ohio, and much more progressive then the establishment backed Lee Fisher, in the race for Ohio's senate seat.

http://www.jenniferbrunner.com /

Rhode Island State Representative Betsy Dennigan, who is progressive and pro-choice, is running in a primary against current Rep. James Langevin, who voted for the Stupak amendment.

http://betsydenniganforcongress.com/?page_id=10

Andrew Romanoff is the former Colorado House Majority Leader, who has bucked the establishment and even the President to run a primary against Michael Bennet, who voted against the Cram-down legislation, and until very recently was not generally supportive of the public option.

http://www.andrewromanoff.com /

Doug Tudor is a progressive Democrat running in the primary against self-proclaimed "blue-dog" Lori Edwards in Florida's 12 Congressional District.

http://www.teamtudor.org/index.asp

Bloomington Resident D'Ippolito is running against Evan Bayh.
http://www.tamyraforsenate.com /

Joe Sestak running against Republican turned Democrat Arlen Spector.
http://joesestak.com /

Marcy Winograd running against DLC Rep. Jane Harman in California.
www.winograd4congress.com

Regina Thomas running against blue-dog John Barrow in Georgia. No website yet.

Also keep an eye on Lt. Gov. of Arkansas Bill Halter, who many believe could run against Sen. Lincoln.

[FLAprogressive]

5. ^ this.

[Prism]

6. Thank you so much!

This is exactly what I was looking for.

[FLAprogressive]

3. Marcy Winograd in CA-36, going against Jane Harman

http://www.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/22298

[Prism]

7. Brilliant, thanks.

I know incumbency is a hard nut to crack, but we should do our best, no matter how little that is.

[damntexdem]

8. Do we think it will do any good?

True, it would be worth it to see the blue dogs whipped; but the Dems are about to destroy their ability to keep a majority, even were progressive candidates to replace blue dogs in many races.

Still, it would be worth the donations to see crapola like LIEberman, Nelson, et al. knocked out in primaries -- whatever year they're up for election.

[Prism]

9. It is an interesting question

It is almost a bit tempting to leave the incumbents in place to weather the hellfire that is surely in motion for the general election. Would primarying an incumbent only to fall in a general election with conditions adverse for Democrats generally be a good idea? Should we "save" progressive candidates for 2012, when things may be better for the party and the President could conceivably have a little coattail power?

Right now, I'm trying to figure out the primary races where a more progressive candidate could conceivably unseat one of our problem Democrats while still having a solid chance in the general.

[LooseWilly]

10. Don't forget Barbara Boxer... she's up this time around, and you can vote for her now.

Welcome to Cali Prism... :+

[Prism]

11. Having actual liberal representatives

It's quite a gear shift, let me tell you.

[LooseWilly]

12. Heh, enjoy it while you can... Feinstein will be coming up again in a few years.

And that's when you need to have some Dramamine on hand.

(Actually... I've had it with her. I'll vote for a turnip over her in the primary, and I'll vote green... or Libertarian... or just for myself... rather than vote for her in the general.)