DK better get his act together, or he might lose his Con. district

[ShaneGR]

Yesterday both JK and JE beat DK in his own congressional district. That's ominous.

And oh yeah, guess who the Republicans selected to run against him in November? A 29-year old well financed Afghanistan War Hero who was in a special forces unit designated to interogate Al-Queda suspects. They've released hints that they plan to spend as much as 1 million dollars int their efforts to defeat DK.

The war-veteran was asked to comment in today's Plain Dealer about Kucinich. Paraphrase, "DK who? I wouldn't know, haven't seen him here in a LONG time. He cares more about Hawaii than Ohio."

Ouch.

[scarletwoman]

1. Lucky repugs, they have you laying their groundwork for them.

The RNC thanks you.

[ShaneGR]

3. Hey, just reporting on NE Ohio Politics

And what was PRINTED in the Plain Dealer. I know reality sucks, but if you don't pay attention to it you get bit in the arse.

[scarletwoman]

6. There's NO link in your post, and NO attribution.

Since NOW you say it's from the Plain Dealer -- a very repug paper, from what I've heard -- would you care to post the link?

sw

[Mairead]

28. "Afghanistan War Hero"

A kid at the bottom of the military food chain who spent his days asking questions of hapless Afghanis prisoners is a 'war hero' now?

Maybe by the GOP mucky-mucks who 'had other priorities' and their media lapdogs he could be considered a 'war hero'. I think the people who actually did take the King's shilling might laugh a bit, though, don't you? (er, the 'you' here is sgr2, not you SW--I don't know why I seem to have attached this post to your response)

[WilliamPitt]

2. DK's gonna run for governor

and he might just win. :)

[Snivi Yllom]

8. no way

There is no way in hell DK could take the state. There are far too many redneck types in the south and west of the state that will choose Taft over DK even if they are pissed at Taft.

[ShaneGR]

10. Taft will be term-limited....

The Repugs are gonna have the mother of all primaries, with Betty Montgomery, Ken Blackwell, and several other high-profile R's battling it out for the chance to be governor.

The Dems will be no different, with a big primary including several mayors and a few congressman.

BTW, I agree about DK, see my other post to Will.

[ShaneGR]

9. Hmmmm, I'll give you an honest response from an Ohioan

He'd be better served running for the Senate against Dewine. 2006 is going to see a couple REALLY high-profile Dems running in a primary for the Governors race. Names like Sherrod Brown, Strickland from the SE, Coleman from Colombus (Mayor), and Jane Campbell (Mayor) from Cleveland are already in the mix. The Senatorial race on the other hand isn't really being discussed.

As for his chances in winning Ohio, it's a longshot. Outside of Cleveland he's really not very well-known and amongst those who do know him outside his district, his fav./unfav #'s are not very good. Mostly owing to his stint as Cleveland mayor where regardless of whether his fault or not, the city took a nosedive and took twenty years to recover. And the Cleveland media has been beating up on him lately, which will only get worse the longer he stays in the race.

Honest response.

[OhioStateProgressive]

23. well

I would almost bet Campbell won't run if Dennis does...she is a Dennis disciple and has been her entire life.

I don't think Dennis is going to run...I expect him and Springer to battle out the primary for Dewines seat in a year

[rucky]

21. fukin'-A! Is this inside info, or a Pitt prediction?

[molly]

4. Dennis has always been a dreamer - sometimes he gets it

right but, most of the time, he's just out of touch. If you doubt my words, look at his NAFTA/WTO stance.

[revcarol]

5. Is the little guy putting Kerry on the spot regarding NAFTA/WTO?

That whooshing sound of jobs going overseas getting to Kerry yet?Ya know, all that free job-outsourcing he voted for...

[molly]

25. No - Dennis doesn't have a clue

:shrug:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=417714#417714

[KissMyAsscroft]

7. I agree....

I am very liberl but I think Kucinich is a wee bit out of touch.

Department of Peace? Come on...

[nickb1]

11. still has a job

he won his district with something like %85 so at least he wont be out of work.

[Kanary]

16. Hi nickb1!

Welcome to DU!

:hi: :hi: :hi:

:toast:

Kanary

Another Delusional Diehard for Dennis!!

Kucinich 2004!

[newyawker99]

37. Hi nickb1!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[GreenArrow]

29. not out of touch,

ahead of his time...and there will be plenty of time to regret not listening to Dennis Kucinich on Nafta.

[redqueen]

30. Oh yes

We'll all be singing that song come CAFTA / FTAA time.

And I'll be all like :nopity:

;)

[GreenArrow]

32. there are few things in life as sweet

as saying "I told you so."

Actually, it's bittersweet, but the sweet is r-e-a-l-l-y sweet.

[tobius]

12. How can that be? He would have been the most electable against bush.

I guess idealism as a platform may not work.

[KurtNilsen]

13. As sad as it is, I think the media who helped kill Dennis'

presidential campaign, will also hurt his chances for congressial reelection.

[revcarol]

14. He always did it grass-roots before, house to house, contacting people

where they live and work. The media there has always been against him,,,, something about a 15th century medieval editorial and reporting policy.

I'm sure he can do it again. Ordinary people support him. Unions support him. They know who's on their side.

[no name no slogan]

15. He will do it again

EVERYBODY always writes him off early. He's always been the underdog in nearly every race he's been in.

Remember, he DID beat a Republican incumbant in 1994, a year in which the Dems got whupped everywhere.

Hmmm, is it just me, or could this be yet another "pile on DK" thread?

revcarol, you may need to add another $5 to your total!

:hi:

[revcarol]

17. Yeah, especially since they quote a Republican as their

unimpeachable source about whether DK has been back to the district.

(He goes every other weekend now. He used to go every weekend. And he takes very good care of his constituents.)

A hit piece--did we ever get a link? And a hit thread--

[scarletwoman]

19. Nope, no link.

I stand by my first reply. This thread is just carrying water for the republican line. Gets damn old, imo...

sw

[KurtNilsen]

24. I thought it was funny. My dad is an old time social democrat

politcian here in Norway agreed to stay up with me and watch the presidential debates. he concluded: "They are all rubbish.. Except for that Dennis character. I would vote for him. A true social democrat"

Personally I supported Edwards :-)

[redqueen]

31. Your dad rocks

:loveya:

[Feanorcurufinwe]

18. Well to speak directly to your point.

If I lived in DK's district I would've voted for Kerry. Does that mean that come November, I would be likely to vote for the Republican instead of DK?

Of course not.

[MuseRider]

22. Very good point

and thanks. In all fairness this poster has come from not liking DK to showing respect for him. I think it was just a report. That darned paper. Everytime I see something from it about DK it is a hit so I would not worry about it too much. Perhaps Ohio just did not want to share him?

[JohnKleeb]

34. good point fean

[rucky]

20. He won the congressional primary with over 85% of the vote.

I support Darlene Hooley as my congressperson, but I don't think I'd support her for the presidential nomination.

I don't undertand this line of reasoning.

[Freddie Stubbs]

26. Actually he got 77% of the vote in the congressional primary

http://serform.sos.state.oh.us/sos/results/03-02-04.htm

22% isn't a whole lot, but it is a sign that there are a significant number of Democrats who would rather vote for an underfunded unknown rather that the incumbent. The district is pretty Democratic, so at best the Republican may force Kucinich to spend more time in the district than he has for the past year.

[rucky]

27. My source can beat up your source

http://www.cleveland.com/election/electioncoverage/index.ssf?uscongress

U.S. House District 10
646 of 646 Precincts Reporting

Winner
Candidate
Party
Votes
% of Total


Dennis Kucinich Dem 73,063 85.51%


George Pulling Dem 12,380 14.49%

[tinanator]

35. hmmmm gonna change your analysis?

15% is a lot less. Maybe an apology as well?

[Lydia Leftcoast]

33. $15 for Dennis

:7

[eridani]

36. The point about not wanting to share is worth noting

I did some phoning to Ohio. Talked to a lot of answering machines, but one guy said he wanted Dennis as a representative, not as president.

[mvd]

38. Well, you're raised an issue to think about

Instead of the mindless "dreamer" and "out of touch" stuff that just turns off DK supporters. Haven't people heard of someone being a visionary? Anyway, I think if Kucinich won 2 years ago, then he should be fine. People are LESS enamored with our War on Terror, where Bush is part of the terror.

[IrateCitizen]

39. This is 100% true -- here's the guy running against him

http://www.edhermanforcongress.com/

[mvd]

40. Wow, he sounds pretty conservative, though

Go get him, Dennis. :-)

[GreenPartyVoter]

41. If he does, maybe Kerry will have a new job lined up for him.

Or maybe he can head up the DNC?

[TruthWins]

42. Whatever

I live in his congressional district, and he will not lose it, no way, no how. Republicans do not have a chance in Northeast Ohio, and you are obviously one of them hoping to stir things up. He will win in a landslide. The Republican sacrificial lamb is wasting his time here. In many races here, no Republican even bothers to run because they know they'll be slaughtered. Keep trying.