Kerry Supporters: Do you feel vindicated?

[retyred]

For months you heard how Kerry's campaign was dead and how dean was going to be the nominee or how Clark was going to steal Kerry's thunder against bush.

Now that it's down to 4 with Kerry going nowhere but to Washington in Nov....Do you feel you've been vindicated yet from all the nay sayers that have come on board?

While Kerry was always my second choice, I really had hopes Clark would be the man, and there were times I let that hope go negative when Kerry turned on Clark.

I commend all the Kerry supporters that chose him for their first choice and haven't lost site of your vision.

Congratulations!



retyred in fla
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[KC21304]

1. Yes, and thank you.

Kerry/Clark/04

[XanaDUer]

2. Yes, but I am happy such a liberal is going to perhaps lead out nation.

And thanks!

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

3. Not so much vindicated because I would have supported others

but glad he turned it around, which I credit in large part to Mary Beth Cahill and her expertise along with the fact that he relied on GETTING out and meeting with people on the ground rather than advertising.
For the longest time, it appeared to me that he didn't even want to be president bad enough.

I was bummed he started late but suspect his medical problems and lack of financial support caused some of that.

All in all, I DO think he can get elected. I thought he did great in the debate last night and I DO think he won't turn a blind eye to more progressive people in the party.

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[molly]

38. Jealous?

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[littlejoe]

24. Amen, Pete!

[adadem]

5. I've always felt

it was just part of the primary season. This is how it is, always has been and always will be. It's part of competition just like in "real" life where only one can win.

There's no sense of vindication...this is just how the system works. The only frustration I felt was when vicious attacks were made by DUer's who were obviously very new to the political arena.
Do I like it? No, I wish it could be "nicer" but as we all know the pugs aren't nice.

It's nice that our MeetUps don't feel like a funeral anymore!

[trumad]

6. I was a Clark man

but now I fully support JK and JE...

[Shanty Oilish]

28. More like 'relieved'

I try to stay out of places where I got vindication coming :)

[wyldwolf]

7. I'm a former Clark supporter - and I have this to say...

I got so damn tired of hearing the pompous Dean supporters saying, "President Dean, get used to it..." every time candidate comparisons were made.

[NNN0LHI]

9. Didn't bother me none. Like water off a ducks back. Got bigger fish to fry

Lets get on with it.

Don

[mitchum]

8. Absolutely

I knew that he was a dream Democratic Party candidate- a liberal who can appeal to moderates

[MAlibdem]

10. not vindicated

just thankful

[woofless]

11. me too

and a wee bit prescient.

Woof

[Dookus]

12. I feel pleased...

I was a Clark guy, but I never had anything against Kerry. I like Edwards, too, but I think Kerry will be the stronger candidate.

[paulk]

13. after the constant slagging Kerry took pror to Iowa

on this board... the only honest answer is yes. Especially when it comes to the Dean people around here who trashed Kerry and his supporters as a way of life. Some of them are still doing it...

Clark never bothered me, he was my second choice.

[KC21304]

14. Come on now. If you guys had a name like Kerryfan for almost 2 yrs,

you would feel vindicated too ! :hi:

[XanaDUer]

15. I will bet you got *really* slammed!

:hi:

But I always smiled when I saw your name! :)

[blm]

25. I, for one, NEEDED to see that name here every now and then.

It kept my spirits up during the more heated battles that went on for months at a time.

All I care about is that BushInc. will be crushed and done so by the most liberal candidate in my lifetime. True joy for this liberal BFEE watcher.

[KC21304]

29. Thanks, blm and I was always glad to see you show up for the cause.

There were some dark days, but you always let us know about the firefighters and the vets and I figured you were kind of on the inside track and it kept me going.

[sangh0]

16. No, I have no use for vindication

AFAIC this election has nothing to do with how I feel (though I admit, I will be euphoric to see Bush* lose)

[KC21304]

21. Vindicate in my dictionary means " justify "

To me it means my faith in Kerry has been justified. I don't think it has any negative connotation as far as anyone else is concerned. :)

[sangha]

32. Thank, but i know that

I just mean that I don't need other people's votes to confirm that I'm right. I'm glad that he's ahead, because I think it will be good for the nation, but I'm not concerned with how it makes me feel. It's just me. Not that there's anything wrong with that! :-)

[KC21304]

35. Gotcha.

I know we are all feeling a lot better lately, no matter how we describe it. And we will feel even better after next Tuesday.

[mmonk]

18. Former Clark supporter

that supports Kerry with some reticence. I thought Clark held the superior moral position concerning Iraq and could argue some points that won't be now. That being said, I'm on board.

[Uzybone]

19. No

Vindication comes when a democrat, hopefully a fine solid one like Kerry, is being sworn in as president.

[Old and In the Way]

20. Always supported JK, but had my doubts about his viability in November

and December. He seemed to be struggling to get his campaign underway. But once he got it going.....whoa.

[littlejoe]

22. Wasn't on board in the beginning, but I am proud to be a Kerry

supporter.

As far as vindication is concerned, that will happen for me when he moves into the White House next January!

[Imajika]

23. Kerry supporters deserve congratulations..

I saw almost no Kerry support on DU, and the state and national polls did not look good for him early on.

Kerry stuck it out, his supporters stayed true and kept their eyes on the prize, and now look how far he has come.

Further, I think Kerry supporters have posted some of the more sensible, realistic and well thought comments on this forum throughout the primary season.

I am not a big Kerry fan. I still think Edwards would have been a better nominee.

Saying that, I am willing to get behind Kerry and support him going forward.

Congratulations to the Kerry folks. Hope your guy will consider Edwards for the V.P. slot ;)

Imajika

[Eloriel]

33. Except for the lies about Dean? Or do you include those too?

Further, I think Kerry supporters have posted some of the more sensible, realistic and well thought comments on this forum throughout the primary season.

[molly]

37. What lies?

[mitchum]

39. There's one in every crowd...

somewhat like those who warmly and enthusiastically welcome a freeper disruptor merely because that now tombstoned poster had a decided anti-Kerry bent. LOL!

[revcarol]

41. And you wonder why Kerry and Kerry supporters are not liked?

When you diss Eloriel, who has been an outstanding DU-er and faithful Democrat...nice going.

[mitchum]

42. What kind of pathetic twits base their opinions of candidates...

on the postings of anonymous members of a message board? Unbelievable.

FWIW: I have supported both Kerry and Kucinich. And as a matter of fact, I am casting my Tue. primary vote for DK (in an attempt to increase his delegate count) I certainly prefer Kucinich as the "progressive conscience of the party"

"Loyal Democrat"? The poster you so chivalrously defend has stated that they will not vote for Kerry in Nov.

BTW: It's "dis", not "diss"

[molly]

26. Yep and we'll feel even better when he takes the

Oath of Office!

:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

[Nicholas_J]

27. I was supporting Kerry

Before he made the final decision to enter the campaign in December 2002.

Never doubted that he had a chance to turn the campaign around even when he was at the lowest point in the polls. That sort of thing always happend when he was running for the office,and except for one loss, and he always came up from behind.

Thanks.

[Harriette]

30. Kerry has clear and concise goals for America

After viewing the debate, I was impressed that Kerry was able to answer the questions honestly. He seems to have put a lot of thought into his plans for the United States, and he is confident about implementing them. Unlike the other candidates who I felt were appealing to what the audience wanted to hear. America needs a President who is willing to take a stand, even if it is not a popular one. America needs a leader not a follower. His financial plan for the economy is practical and realistic. Keeping it simple should be the goal, especially since we have experienced ridiculous financial times.

Vote on Tuesday!

[newyawker99]

43. Hi Harriette!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[DrFunkenstein]

31. I Feel Almost Awkward Because Of Dean Supporters

As sweet as it has been to see Kerry get his due, it's kinda hard to feel vindicated when I see so many people here that put their heart and soul into one of the other campaigns, only to have it come crashing down. This is especially true with the Dean supporters. Although there were some outright jerks making alot of noise, it was mostly decent people behind him, and it gives Kerry's victories a mixed feeling because it is also hard watching people take such lumps on the way. That may be normal for politics (there's always winners and losers), but it is still a little hard for me personally.

[clarknyc]

34. Thanks for the sentiment, DrF

I'm a hurting, disappointed Dean supporter, but I remain resolute that Bush must be removed from office this year. If Kerry's the one, fine. If it's Edwards, fine. I just want to watch The Inaguration and feel a sense of hope instead of fear in 2005...

[otohara]

36. When Kerry Beats Bush

which will take all former Dean, Clark, Edwards, Gebhardt, Lieberman, Kucinich, Mosley Braun, Sharpton - supporters.

[w4rma]

40. I'm not a Kerry supporter, but the fight has just begun.

Kerry only won the right to try and unite the Democratic Party behind him to fight Bush in the general election. This fight, the true fight, will require Edwards, Clark, Sharpton, Dean, Lieberman, Graham, Kucinich, Braun, and Gephardt supporters' help.

There appear to be many Kerry folks who seem to want to nurture a sense of schadenfreude among supporters of the other candidates. The majority of Kerry supporters, who are polite and good folks, need to start to call out this minority whenever possible.

I've been trying to keep folks within the Democratic Party, but Kerry folks need to help and not by trying to force folks into doing it via loyalty oaths.

[nightperson]

44. I feel relieved,

and generally less alienated from the rest of America. Call me insane or flame away, but during the "Dark Ages" I never understood why Kerry wasn't the front-runner. I couldn't figure out what people were thinking of by abandoning him, especially if they were interested in actually beating Bush. Bring on the psychologists and sociologists! When there's more distance from the actual events, the tell-all memoirs and brutal demographic breakdowns should make for some wild books. The role of the media and blogosphere in boosting for such a long time one certain Kuchinichesque candidate yet not others really hasn't been addressed enough, I think. It's been very strange. Strange enough so that I'm still cautious about what weirdness lies ahead. :scared: :tinfoilhat: :shrug: :scared: :tinfoilhat: :shrug: :scared: :tinfoilhat: :shrug: . I think it has been a wild ride for a lot of people, and it's still just the primaries :eyes: !