OK...now to shock everybody...I voted for

[blm]

Dennis Kucinich in SC.

I am still a John Kerry supporter 100% and I am a Dennis Kucinich supporter 100%.

Kerry is doing so well, that I felt very comfortable voting for Dennis and feel no conflict whatsoever. Those of you who are more familiar with me know that Dennis was the first politician I ever volunteered for as a schoolgirl in 72. He is a big part of why I am a liberal today.

I am also rooting for Edwards and Clark to do well today because I want the GOP to FEAR us Dems and the strength of our candidates.

[dsc]

1. Hope for your sake that Kerry doesn't lose by one vote

Edwards seems to be doing pretty well there.

[NewYorkerfromMass]

2. Good for you

but JK is not even a close 2nd to Edwards from what I can see.
Anyway, Thanks for sharing. DK is a great man.

[sandnsea]

3. Oh that makes me happy!!!

I'm voting Kucinich in Oregon too!

[corporatewhore]

4. Good for you voting your Heart!!!!!

[blm]

36. My heart is FOR both of them.

I have never been happier to have two great longtime progressives to represent me.

The Special Ks...Kerry and Kucinich.

[redqueen]

5. I think I'm gonna explode now.

:loveya:

blm you are one of the best posters on here, and I always enjoy reading what you have to say. Just wanted to make it clear that I liked you fine before this, this is just icing on the cake! And this isn't just for the Kucinich vote, but also what you said about Edwards, Clark, and inspiring FEAR in the GOP!

:yourock:

[joshcryer]

6. I hope Dean does well.

That would really shake things up. :)

[girl gone mad]

7. I thought Kucinich and Edwards..

had some kind of an alliance.

Kucinich could throw his delegatees to Edwards. Doesn't look like he would throw them to Kerry.

[blm]

12. Dennis is closer to the Kerry camp than many realize.

They are more alike than people can readily see.

Trace their 35 year records and you see two men who are very much alike.

[redqueen]

16. No alliance

That was a one-time bargain for IA delegates only.

[youngred]

25. how many times must we go over this?

It was a one time deal to help with the Iowa caucases.

Gephardt and Kerry had the same deal but nobody brings that up 2 weeks later

[Straight Shooter]

8. Well, thank God for small favors

Imagine what would happen if everybody voted their conscience. Maybe we could overcome the vast majority of Republicans and the minority of Democrats who don't have one.

I really want to see Dennis do well.

[rucky]

9. A sound, win-win-WIN strategy

:yourock:

[no name no slogan]

10. WOW! That is SO COOL blm!!!

Thanks for voting for DK! I know it was probably a tough choice for you because you support both JK and DK equally, but ANY vote for DK right now helps send a message that, even if he doesn't get the nom, we liberals and progressives WILL BE HEARD!

:toast:

[progressivebydesign]

11. good for you.. this is the Primary after all..

I think right now we need to vote our hearts.. We can't end up with a crummy nominee, we have great candidates right now. You can't go wrong voting with your heart. I'm afraid the Democratic Party is forcing a NBK attitude right now,and it's ridiculous. Let the process work... let ALL states have their say.

If Kerry doesn't win that state.. it's not a big deal. It's the general election I have my eye on... everythingelse with sort itself out soon.

[Forkboy]

13. Holy Crap!!

[no name no slogan]

22. LOL!!!

Redd Foxx may not be God, but he's definately one of the Archangels!!!

[bearfartinthewoods]

14. i've decided to vote for DK too.

unless, by some fluke, it is really tight by the time PA rolls around. i just think we better speak up for DK wherever we can.

[redqueen]

17. Thanks to you too!

I do understand about the situation possibly changing by the time it's your turn in the booth. Thanks for the sentiment regardless. :)

And yes -- by speaking up for DK, we're speaking up for our own values!

[charlie]

27. Geesh, now I'm shocked

I'm not surprised blm would do this, but somehow I got the notion that Kucinich was anathema to you, bear. Man, I really figured you wrong, my apologies. Heartfelt thanks to you both for such a decent gesture.

[buddhamama]

15. good for you,blm

you have been a staunch supporter of both Dennis and Kerry, and i appreciate your efforts. i am not surprised at all by your vote today.

The Party, most especially the Progressives within, need Dennis now more than ever.

[oasis]

18. What's one vote when you have won many over to join the Kerry camp?

Your positive contributions on DU have served John Kerry well.

Thanks, from a fellow supporter.

[JI7]

21. yup

i learned a lot about kerry from blm. i always liked him but she got me to become a stronger support of his.

[Mairead]

19. Well BRAVA, blm! Brava!

Let's hope your vote takes MediaInc's curse off him.

[BurtWorm]

20. All I can say is

:crazy:

[youngred]

23. Thank You

You voted the right way I think. Dennis needs your vote, Kerry does not and both are indeed bang-up candidates

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

24. Great strategy...and one that will force President Kerry to view his roots

as some actual strength behind him.

I will be doing the same in California on Super Tuesday.

[BurtWorm]

26. You don't sound very shocked.

;)

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

28. I'm not.

I am a pragmatic progressive who realizes that John Kerry has the BEST liberal and progressive record of any of the major candidates vying for the presidency, in spite of the smears dished out at him on this board.

People cannot negate the issues I have paid attention to all my adult life wherein John Kerry was right there supporting those issues near and dear to my heart such as labor laws, the environment, and the like.

[blm]

32. EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The revisionists on this board can go %#@&% OFF!

They can't change what we KNOW and have lived through over the last three decades.

Kerry and Kucinich are GREAT liberals.

[IrateCitizen]

29. Good show, blm!!!

This "Kucitizen" thanks you for using your vote to help send a progressive message to the Democratic Party and the media whores. :bounce:

[HFishbine]

30. Good for you!

Nice to hear of someone voting on principle instead of fear.

[WarNoMore]

33. Somehow I just*knew* your were going to say

Kucinich. Congratulations! I hope that voting our hearts becomes a drumbeat. I also agree with post #28

[blm]

34. heh...

I'm more consistent than most realize. ;))))))

[twilight]

31. smart move!

Very smart! That is because Dennis J. Kucinich is electable! :D

Thank you for help making the dream come true! :D

Now is the time! The dark horse cometh!!!! :party: :party: :party: :D





:dem: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

[curse10]

35. That's awesome blm!

I think it just goes to show that we Kerry supporters can like more than one candidate! I'm a huge DK fan, and, if he's still in the race in March there's a good chance I might vote for him :-)

[WilliamPitt]

37. Dennis Kucinich says thank you

:)

[iowapeacechief]

38. Great example!

It IS a primary, after all.

Kucinich is my first choice, Kerry second.

[Octafish]

39. Thanks a lot, blm!

If one's a Democrat, that's what it's all about.

:toast:

[Tinoire]

40. Not shocked. You have always been clear about your admiration &

very supportive of DK. No, not shocked at all. Not from you! :)

We always knew what high standards you have!

[MuseRider]

41. Ahhh, you are SO cool!

I learned a lot about both Kucinich and Kerry from you. They are very much alike and I will not be unhappy to cast a vote in the GE for Kerry. Thank you for your vote for Dennis Kucinich. This thread is a pleasure after all the "drop out DK" threads these last few days. To all of you who frequent DK posts with love and encouragement, you keep me alive on some days when I am discouraged and remind me that his candidacy is all about issues and influence on the powers that be, or will be. He is truly my champion.