Looks like it's another second place for DENNIS!

[Kanary]

Just received these numbers from Alaska:

With 85% of districts reporting results, delegates to the Alaska Democratic Party’s State Convention are allocated as follows:

John Kerry 47.75%

Dennis Kucinich 25.83%

Uncommitted 12.31%

Howard Dean 11.41%

John Edwards 2.70%


We're steadfastly with you, Dennis!

Kanary

Another Delusional Diehard for Dennis!!

Kucinich 2004!

[Desertrose]

1. YAY!!!! Thanks for the heads up Kanary

This is fantastic....Alaska came through for DK ...and DK will come through for us!!

:hi: Kanary

:hug:
DR

[scarletwoman]

2. Woooo Hoooooo!

Way to go, ALASKA!

My second home too! I used to live there -- tough place to be a Democrat! Glad to see there's so many smart ones! ;-)

sw

[robnycny]

3. 26%!

Okay, it's official; AK rules!!

[Kanary]

5. Hi again, robnycny!!

Glad to see you posting! :hi:

Hawai'i did better, with 31.2% for Dennis, but hurrah for Alaska, too!

Hmmm, suppose the contiguous states need to learn something for the newest upstarts? :) ~~chortle~~

Kanary, who can't wait til Dennis gets here!

Another Delusional Diehard for Dennis!!

Kucinich 2004!

[robnycny]

10. kanary you rule!

Thanks for the warm welcome!

And thank you Hawai'i - talk about voters who take the opportunity to say THIS IS WHAT WE BELIEVE IN.

[JohnKleeb]

4. 26% is great

more delegates that means.

[Crunchy Frog]

6. Yaaaay Dennis!

Those are great numbers! Can anyone tell me how many delegates that translates into?

Nice to see you back Kanary.:)

[Kanary]

12. Hey, crunchy!

Missed seeing you today! :hi: It was a fine street party. :)

Or....... were you the Lady Liberty? :)

Aren't those great numbers? He not quite has more than all the others after him combined, but it's close! I *loved* how that happened in Hawai'i... more than the others combined.

Thanks for all your well-wishes!

:toast:

Kanary

Another Delusional Diehard for Dennis!!

Kucinich 2004!

[Crunchy Frog]

17. I'm sorry I missed today.

Sometimes I'm so depressed that I literally can't get out of bed. Today was one of those days.:-(

I think that I will try to make it to the candlelight vigil tomorrow.

[Kanary]

19. Sorry to hear that, crunchy

Today was a spirit lifter for sure, and you could have come with us to the Mercury afterwards. :)

I applaude you going to the vigil. That will be a hard one.

I cried in the car on the way to the symphony last night, just thinking of what this country has really done. As I said, that vigil will be hard.

Keep in touch.... I really appreciate your support for Dennis! I think we now have an official date for his arrival here, so... I'll let you know about schedules. :)

Kanary

Another Delusional Diehard for Dennis!!

Kucinich 2004!

[JI7]

7. great to see , and alaska isn't even known as liberal

as hawaii is so good for dennis. hopefully this gets him some attention.

[JohnKleeb]

8. he needs it

I know Kerry has won and all but hey maybe if DK gets some attention, Kerry's weak spots can be changed to strong spots. Alaska is quite conservative, yep.

[JI7]

9. yes, it would help kerry with positive news also

if they report dennis did well and got second place, it would also be reported that kerry came in first so it would help both guys. i really do hope it gets the attention it deserves.

[JohnKleeb]

11. I know you do

I personally think Kucinich should have a role in the campaign in Ohio. I dont see John as choosing him for VP, just not likely but I would like it but maybe he could be a big campaigner for him in Ohio.

[elperromagico]

14. More delegates on the floor to forward Kucinich's agenda.

They may be able to get portions of Kucinich's proposals into the party platform.

[JohnKleeb]

18. thats my point man

[elperromagico]

13. Nader got 10% of the vote there in 2000.

So the state does have a small but strong liberal element.

[Desertrose]

15. one last bump before I go to bed....

:kick:

DENNIS ROCKS!!!

and so do you Kanary :hug:

:loveya: sweet dreams :)
DR

[ThirdWheelLegend]

16. GO DENNIS!

This is great news!

Anyone know the delegate numbers for Alaska?

TWL

[nomaco-10]

20. Dennis won't win the nom, but ......

he has definitely won the hearts of many true defenders of democracy. Dennis has secured his place in history, he will be revered for decades to come as a dem with true vision and a staunch supporter of democracy.
GO DENNIS

[countmyvote4real]

21. I saw him today on the street in NYC.

I was late for the march and had some errands to do. The barricades kind of forced me to go over to B'way/5th and then uptown to get to the rally.

On my way up 5th Avenue I saw him on the street next to the park. He was getting his photo taken with some supporters. I smiled to myself and thought about hanging out to tell him that I voted for him in the NY primary, but I kept on going.

Still, it was cool to have passed within ten feet of DK and to witness him being so gracious to his supporters a few hours after his speech. At that time it wasn't a long line, but I didn't want to bother him.

Stupid me. I probably missed meeting and thanking William Pitt, too. So, I'll thank them here for being progressives and moving us all forward.

[Josh]

22. Sorry to dampen everyone's spirits -

but how difficult is it to come second when there are only two people left in the race?

[NoPasaran]

23. Harder than you think

He finished fourth in Texas a couple of weeks ago

[LWolf]

26. That's not possible, Josh.

You can't dampen our spirits; they are up because our message is up and supported. They certainly wouldn't be dampened because you don't "get it."

What does each of the votes that reached 26% mean, when Kerry already has enough delegates to get the nomination? They mean that people want Dennis heard. People want the democrats to listen, and expect to be given a place at the table at the convention. People expect peace, universal health care, and social and economic justice to have a place at the convention and in the party's platform.

Thank you, Alaska!

[Kanary]

27. Well said, LWolf!

I haven't felt this "heard" and this uplifted in a very long time, if ever.

It's clear to many of us where the strong, true spirit of the Democratic party lies.

Our expectations are the very hope of the Party.

Kanary

Another Delusional Diehard for Dennis!!

Kucinich 2004!

[Mairead]

29. Remember, Josh: Kerry is the presumptive nominee because people

were sold the 'electable' line. He's not out in front because people like his policies, but because of the 'electable' drumbeat, the same drumbeat that in reverse sank Clark and Dean, and to a lesser extent, Edwards.

[Mairead]

24. 26% is a good chunk, especially against the bandwagon. Thanks Kanary!

[Kanary]

25. You're quite welcome, Mairead!

Good news is to be shared! :)

A good chunk, indeed, considering what is behind that...... "uncommitted", and the other candidates who still have a lot of loyalty behind them.

We celebrate each and every delegate.

Thanks, Alaska! You showed wisdom in your votes!

Kanary

Another Delusional Diehard for Dennis!!

Kucinich 2004!

[snoochie]

28. Thanks for posting this

Nice to know there are so many people in AK who want to help send his message of peace to Boston. :)

[ButterflyBlood]

30. considering that him and Kerry are the only candidates still in

this doesn't mean much.

[diamondsoul]

34. Yeh, great post for unity, there.

:eyes:

It all depends on your perspective I guess. From mine, Kucinich is ALONE in the race.

[Kathleen04]

31. Congrats!

I hope DK keeps rackin' up the delegates! :)

[Kanary]

54. Thanks, Kathleen04!

Good to hear a friendly word from the Clark side of the push to reclaim the Blight.. er, ah, the White House. :)

:hi: :hi:

Kanary

Another Delusional Diehard for Dennis!!

Kucinich 2004!

[Adelante]

32. Sweeeeet

:toast:

[twilight]

33. Can't keep a good man down!

Dennis Kucinich :loveya: ... you are THE BEST!

Lots of DK supporters at the peace march yesterday - I was personally encouraged! And now, over 25% in Alaska! :D :party: :party: :party: :toast: :party: :party: :party:



:dem: :kick:

[snoochie]

35. Great pics!

Love your sig pic. :loveya:

This is the man with the right priorities!

[AlecBGreen]

36. I cant believe nobody said anything about THIS:

DK couldve beaten Kerry had he picked up the "unsupported" as well as the some of the Dean and Edwards camp. 26% was a GREAT showing, but imagine what he could do if he can get more media coverage. He is doing exactly what he needs to do as far as campaigning goes. By travelling to so many states (like Alaska) and really telling the truth about job growth and the WTO, IMF, etc he is really getting out the progressive message and energizing the Democratic party. He is also winning delegates = a bigger progressive voice at the convention. GO DENNIS! :yourock:

[Lydia Leftcoast]

40. Yes, for example, if all the Dean supporters in MInnesota

had gone with Dennis instead of Edwards, especially if they had known that Edwards would drop out of the race during the time when Minnesota caucuses were in session, that would have been an unambiguous showing for the anti-war forces in MN.

(As it is, we don't know what percentage of Edwards supporters at the caucuses were first-choice Edwards supporters and which ones were originally Dean supporters.)

[Zorra]

37. Great news.....

His second place finish in conservative AK, after Sen. Kerry has already sewn up the nomination, leads me to believe that a very substantial number of us are making a statement about the populist direction that the Democratic Party should take now and in the future.

Dennis represents real change in a system that is now epitomizing a popular definition of insanity: Repeating the same mistakes over and over and expecting different results.

[Layman]

47. Making a statement but is Kerry listening?

If Kerry goes with a con for a running mate how many of us are not going to vote Democratic? A lot more than he realizes.

[Zorra]

48. I agree. Just look at what Lieberman did for Al Gore. n/t

[GreenPartyVoter]

38. Yay, Dennis!

:yourock:

[Scottie72]

39. GO DK!!!

Awsonme news!!! The progressive voice is still being heard!

DK the heart of the Democratic Party!

[WI_DEM]

41. it is good news

shows lots of people still want a choice for the nomination. I salute DK for keeping the fight going since he is the last remaining major democrat in the race. Didn't Sharpton endorse Kerry but is still in the race to influence the platform?

[mobuto]

42. With all due respect

Its not hard to get second place when there are only two candidates in the running, Al Sharpton having endorsed John Kerry.

[goodhue]

59. Its harder than you think

After all Kucinich was 6th in IL, the day after Sharpton endorsed Kerry. Kucinich earned the 25% in Alaska by actually going there.

[Zynx]

43. Where's a link to these?

[revcarol]

44. Just put a Kucinich window sign on my caribou horns!!

Always loved Alaska. Hope there is enough liberal sentiment to get a good SENATOR there too. Maybe DK will campaign there for a Dem Senator!!

This is a major breakthrough in Alaskan politics.

[dpbrown]

45. What happened to the "official congratulations threads?"

Now that everyone's favorites are out of contention, we don't spend some time congratulating the ones who are still in the race?

Hmmmm...bitter much? Yes, as a matter of fact I am.

Bring back the congratulations threads!

[hedgetrimmer]

46. KOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCH!

[NNadir]

49. Has anyone bothered to tell Kucinich that Kerry has enough delegates.

Is Kucinich going to run until he dies? Is he going to be seeking the 2004 nomination in 2012?

Will he be Ralph Nader's running mate?

Just wondering.

[dpbrown]

50. Has anyone bothered to tell Kerry plenty are voting issues over machismo?

And that running solely on a platform of being a "better architect and enforcer in the made-up war on terror than the man who invented the made-up war on terror" isn't selling with up to half of the Democratic voters (Kerry: 46% in Alaska) and isn't going to sell with plenty of the 80 million who didn't vote in 2000 and may not come out to vote this time around either?

Does Kerry think being Skull & Bones "Lite" is a winning proposition, balancing continued corporate welfare and unilateral warmongering with lipservice to democrat principles?

Just wondering.

[Kanary]

56. I've wondered that, too, dpbrown, but....

I'm too busy getting ready for Dennis' visit, and too high on the positive energy coming from Dennis to think much about Kerry. Somehow, I suspect he has enough oooomph from his own $$ and frat bros to carry his day. :)

Yeah, the lukewarm coming from that direction is sad, and maybe this time the lesson will be learned.

We can hope, anyway.

Kanary

Another Delusional Diehard for Dennis!!

Kucinich 2004!

[dpbrown]

57. Build on Alaska's momentum

There are plenty of people who are holding out for a candidate willing to address the populist issues that only candidate Kucinich is embracing.

And with the answer from the "conservatives in 'centrists' clothing" being down with Nader! Don't they realize they have no choices! I'm really starting to think the 5 million "conservatives" holding the Democratic Party hostage don't really "get it."

[Catherine Vincent]

52. LOL!

He's like the energizer bunny. He keeps going and going and going and going........

I do love his spirit, though.

[redqueen]

51. I'm so glad we have someone inspiring still in the race

Unsurprisingly the media would rather we didn't know anything about him!

I hope over the next few years we can achieve a sea change in this country. :)

[maisey03]

53. Hooray!

I haven't been watching the news lately because of all the depressing war and terrorism coverage, but my mom said Dennis was on for his peace rallying in Alaska. Finally some media attention!

No offense, Revcarol, but I'm selfish and want to keep Dennis in Ohio! :-)

To the people that think Dennis doesn't matter and shouldn't be in the race: What about Cleveland, Ohio's largest Democratic city, does it matter? What about the fact Cleveland has a strong core of DK supporters, large enough that it already has been said that it will affect Ohio's vote? Since Bush can't spell "Cincinnati," and Kerry can't pronounce "Akron," I wouldn't be surprised if they went Nader or "Other." Nice that you're dissing their rep. I'm sure they love that!!

[Kanary]

55. Hi again, maisey! Can understand your wish

to keep Dennis in Ohio. :) I would, too, if I were in your shoes. :hi:

As a few have suggested, there may be a huge influx of Dennis supporters, and Cleveland's population may rise considerably. :)

Your words are always welcome!

Kanary

Another Delusional Diehard for Dennis!!

Kucinich 2004!

[maisey03]

58. LOL!

You all might wait on that until our economy gets better. Dennis has the right idea with improving the infrastructure and getting relief funds.

Maybe Dennis could go for Governor? There was a poll a couple months ago that had more Ohioans favoring a Democrat for Governor in 2006 than a Republican. The numbers were something like 45-35. Betty Montgomery is a probable Rep. canidate, but only 32% of Reps polled said they'd support her (they didn't list a Dem.) It's early on, but I think a Dem. will win. Taft is making a mess of things - it's reflecting badly on the Reps. and hopefully that resentment will extend to the national level as well (fingers crossed). Columbus has a semi-liberal mayor, I'd guess that Cleveland does, too - I'm sure they'd support someone like Dennis.

[no name no slogan]

60. Good show DK!!!

Glad to see he did so well in AK! Maybe my crazy relatives in North Pole know something the rest of us don't!

Woo-hoo!

:toast:

[eridani]

61. In some areas he did much better--

Dennis spoke in Fairbanks Alaska yesterday. Great speech:
Today was the Democratic precinct caucus.
Results for the 7 Fairbanks-area districts (of 40 Alaska districts):
6% - Howard Dean - 3 delegates
20% - Uncommitted - 10 delegates
22% - John Kerry - 11 delegates
51% - Dennis Kucinich - 25 delegates

Brian Rogers

Is there a correlation between places he's visited and especially strong finishes? Too bad he can't personally talk to every voter.

The WA state chair got a call from someone in the campaign that he took most of Juneau, but that's still unofficial.