Good, balanced article on 6th district contest

[wndycty]

Here is an excerpt:

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Despite Cegelis’ showing two years ago, skeptics argue that she should have done better, given the performance in the district by both John Kerry and Barack Obama. “It seemed an inept operation for what you’d need in an uphill battle in a Republican district,” veteran political strategist Don Rose says.

But she did inspire many local activists. “Her organization was very strong,” argues Doug Cole, chair of one of the township organizations within the DuPage County Democratic Party that is endorsing no one in the primary. “There’s a lot of lingering support because she was so strong in the precincts.” Cegelis’ record has also drawn support from some grassroots groups, such as Progressive Democrats of America—the group’s national deputy director is on leave to serve as her campaign chair—and Democracy For America, a spin-off of the 2004 Dean campaign.

All last year, however, Chicago Rep. Rahm Emanuel, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), was searching for an alternative to Cegelis, especially a rich, self-financing candidate. The DCCC, which is formally independent of the Democratic National Committee, recruits and raises funds for Democratic House candidates.

Then, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin met Duckworth in the hospital and was impressed with her, eventually urging her to run. Within a short time, Duckworth had endorsements from Illinois progressive luminaries like Obama and Rep. Jan Schakowsky and from the AFL-CIO, AFSCME (public employees), Service Employees, Teachers and other unions, as well as the statewide Citizen Action Coalition. In two weeks, she pulled to the front of the campaign in fundraising.
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http://www.inthesetimes.com/site/main/article/2511/

[mopinko]

1. here's my clip=

>And while all three harshly criticize Bush for going to war in Iraq and bungling its conduct, Scott and Cegelis call for a clear timetable for withdrawal of all troops. Duckworth advocates accelerated training of Iraqis, then withdrawing a unit of U.S. troops as each new Iraqi unit is ready.>

tammy supports the "vietnamization" of the war. she accepts the premise of the bush arguments. she is a good soldier. we need leaders.
and btw, having seen her in action, i think you owe the general an apology for comparing tammy to him. at least you should have added the modifier "young" or "potential" or something. she seems like a bright young lady with a bright future. but she does not have anything like wes clark's accomplishments and abilities.

[wndycty]

2. So rather than just acknowledging that this is a good a balanced . . .

. . .piece you take one more unfounded shot at Duckworth. Predictable.

I wonder if General Clark would agree with your assesment. As usual you do Cegelis no favors for your baseless attacks on Duckworth. . .keep it up.

[mopinko]

3. oh, brother. you show who is behind your candidate as well

you seem to forget that. you never fail to whine about criticism of your candidate. why don't you defend your candidate with facts instead of whining, and crying foul for perfectly appropriate, indeed, important criticism of your candidate. i have heard damn little. wndy, i know you are not some baby virgin who is too soft for the criticisms i have leveled here. and yet you continue to cry ouch. instead of engaging in an honest debate.

so, defend these statements-
she has stated that she accepts the policy of- "we will stand down as the iraqis stand up." george w bush. "there is good and bad in everything."
we cannot "cut and run"
these are all the meme of the other side. i do not want a democratic candidate for congress who sees this war through this lens.
i think it is perfectly appropriate to compare her statements to lbj's. why don't you give us your thoughts on this comparison.

and as far as the clark comment, you go ahead and list the accomplishments that place her on wes clark's level. i will be happy to take it back as soon as you show me.