Run Kerry Run -- for 2006. Party needs leadership to sharpen image

[Sensitivity]

DemocraticDaily Blogger makes great point -- Kerry campaigning as leader of the party in 2006 will
remove the biggest risk for 2006 -- the perception that Democrats are confused and don't have a
plan of action. Whatever the public thought of Kerry, they came from the Debates with the image
that Kerry had a plan and was far more knowledgeable and competent than the "lovable" dunce.

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From Democratic Daily Blog

Responses to “John Kerry ‘Thinking Hard’ About 2008 Run”


# Wisdom Says:
April 21st, 2006 at 1:48 pm

The take-away: Forget 2008 till after Novemeber.

Right now John Kerry needs to lead the party to focus on priorities for the fall 2006 campaign. No time for being coy. He is the only one who can do this! Kerry is the last person elected by the people to lead the party and he is the only one who can force the attention of the MSM by virtue of this fact. Priorities include sharpening of the policy debate as well as helping focus the party machine on the kind of operational issues that put his campaign at a disadvantage in 2004.

On policy, Kerry has to narrow the debate to issues core to the national crisis and the Party’s historical tradition: War & Peace, Energy & the Environment, The Law and Our Liberties. Interest group issues such as gay rights, abortion, etc., should be banned — and a group consensus approach does not allow that kind of discipline.

On operations, the Party desperately needs to solve the voter issues that let Republicans win among “likely voters” when they are loosing among “registered voters” and the population at large. Voting machines, polling stations, voter education, campaign fraud. This may be Chairman Dean’s job, but only Kerry, having lost votes because of these problems, can bring the right level of focus on these issues.

This year we know that Republicans are very vulnerable, but the Democrats need leadership to make the most of the circumstances. Who knows what will happen next year. If Kerry does not get the nomination for 2008, so be it. At least he would have made a great contribution to the country by helping bring about a change of direction in 2006.


http://blog.thedemocraticdaily.com/?p=2708

[LondonReign2]

1. Please Kerry Don't!

n/t

[LittleClarkie]

5. Please don't help candidates for 2006?

Why not?

Did you read the OP? That's what it's talking about, helping the 2006 and forgetting about 2008 for now, something Kerry has been doing. He said he'd make other decisions after the 2006 midterms. He can tell time, you see. I wish others could.

[Sensitivity]

7. LondonReign must think Reid and Pelosi can take the campaign to the Pugs

around the country during these midterms. I am not convinced!

[leftstreet]

2. Don't Run Kerry Don't Run

The only votes you'll get are from the Blog Vote Bloc.

[Sensitivity]

3. So far I don't see recognized alternative leadership -- confusion reigns

[LittleClarkie]

6. Don't help candidates for 2006? Why not?

That's what the OP is talking about. Kerry helping 2006 candidates, not about 2008.

And that's what he's been doing, helping 2006 candidates with fundraising and such. Would you like him to stop?

[LittleClarkie]

4. Indeed, a good thing. Which is why he's doing it.

He's not the one who keeps bringing up 2008. He is campaigning for 2006. He's been funraising, and showing up in support of candidates, letting the DCCC use his mailing list, and he and Clark have been out there for the Fighting Dems as well.

[lastknowngood]

8. Why run now he didn't bother to run in 2004

n/t

[LittleClarkie]

9. Talking about the midterms. He knows what time it is.

He's not making any decisions until after the midterms.

Meanwhile, he's letting the DCCC use his mailing list, fundraising for Dem candidates for 2006, and campaigning for them, esp. the Fighting Dems.

In a related note, my 2006 thread keeps sinking off the page as people continue to fret over who is, and who isn't, and who should, and who shouldn't be, running in 2008.

But it's not 2008.

It's 2006.

Kerry knows what time it is.

Do you?

[Sensitivity]

10. Explain. Which Pres Campaign harder fought in last 20 years?

I don't remember more viciousness than the Rove assault ever.

[LittleClarkie]

11. I can verify that. I was in a battleground state.

He worked his ass off.

[Sensitivity]

13. Kerry really did face the most crooked, lying group ever.

[glitch]

54. I don't know what the normal rate of speeches in front of HUGE crowds is

for presidential runs. But it sure seemed to me he made more than any I've ever seen before. (that could be my fault, I only truly woke up when bush was selected)
Sometimes two a day, wasn't it? Maybe more. Awesome.

[WildEyedLiberal]

19. Hmm, 59 million voters might disagree. n/t

[seabeyond]

12. he's the man. run kerry run..... kick some ass n/t

[Sensitivity]

14. Today's speech may be on C-Span; kickoff for 2006 campaign

[kerrygoddess]

30. Text of speech today

http://blog.thedemocraticdaily.com/?p=2723

[ThomWV]

15. John Kerry Is No More A Leader Today Than He Was 2 Yeas Ago

He would not stand up then and he will not stand up now. Let him play with Hillary to keep the press diverted while the Party looks for a real leader.

[Sensitivity]

16. Always "Looking for a real leader"? A recipe for failure!

We are a political party not a religion.

[WildEyedLiberal]

20. Someone hasn't been paying attention, obviously.

Did you read his FANTASTIC speech today?

THAT'S leadership.

He led on Alito. He led on ANWR. He is leading on Iraq. He is speaking truth to power.

What the hell more do you want? Do you want him to fire a bazooka at Bill Frist on the Senate floor?

[Vektor]

47. Found one, thanks.

Moving right along...

[Imagevision]

17. Exactly! - let's get a voice going now, worry over 08 after November!

Rove currently will do wharever it takes not to lose either or both the house & senate, if he fails he's out of a job which makes bush the lame-duck-boy who would choose to just spend as much time at Crawford because he longer would have any support.

I agree, The take-away: Forget 2008 till after Novemeber.

[Notoverit]

18. From the guy who allows people to think we lost in 2004? No, thanks.

He damaged the party even more by conceding and allowing the lies to take hold than anything the GOP may do or say.

[WildEyedLiberal]

21. LOL - do you have proof?

Election fraud proof? Please, go submit it to KERRY'S lawyers in Ohio, then.

[Vektor]

24. It's actually

baseless attacks against prominent, vocal, effective Democrats that hurt the party.

[WildEyedLiberal]

22. Kerry has been like a white hot laser focusing on what needs done

He is kicking ass, taking names, and helping Dems get elected in 06.

Couldn't ask for a better definition of leadership.

[Name removed]

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[Vektor]

26. Wow, THAT'S mature!

My god, you called someone a turd.

Do you have anything valid or intelligent to contribute to this discussion?

[WildEyedLiberal]

28. The answer is no

Another childish Keyboard Warrior from the 101st Chairborne Division.

OMG, do we need the Kerry-Bashing Superhero pic? You KNOW the one.

[Vektor]

36. Image capture of Kerry-bashing troll arriving on the scene to attack:

Note the tiny, diminutive man parts. A dead giveaway!

[WildEyedLiberal]

39. YEP! That's the one!

:rofl:

[Name removed]

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[Noisy Democrat]

29. Kerry is awesomely charismatic and inspired many people

I was pretty dropped out of politics -- totally discouraged -- before Kerry campaigned and gave me my enthusiasm and my patriotism back.

[globalvillage]

31. What a ridiculous comment. n/t

edit for ridiculous spelling.

[Name removed]

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[fedupinBushcountry]

35. I dare you to say that

to say that to his face. Then we'll talk about spine. :banghead:

[Vektor]

37. Anyone who dared

would be pistol whipped by the FENWAY FRANK, I reckon.

[Vektor]

42. He's like a giant pink torpedo

when he whips out his WMD and bitch-slaps the ever-loving shit out of the non-believers.

[ProSense]

43. maybe

that's just your opinion?

[ProSense]

45. Just saying,

crowds were hot for Kerry!

07/31/2004
Crowd hot for Kerry, disillusioned with Bush
BY CHRISTOPHER J. KELLY / STAFF WRITER
http://thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12558035&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

[Vektor]

23. I'll take 2008, thanks.

We need his prominent leadership at the helm, actually.

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

32. These People Make Me SICK!!

Just stay in the damned Senate, and continue doing your job. Represent your state, and provide a voice in Congress for the Democrats.

PLEASE DO NOT RUN FOR PRESIDENT AGAIN MR. KERRY. I know you will, and there is nothing to stop you from taking money and contributions, because that is what you politicians do.

You sucked as a candidate, and worse than that...when given the opportunity to stand up and fight for those who backed you...instead, you cowered, and donated all your "legal" funds to the yourself and the party.

Just please stay in the Senate. You're electable. Doing a good job. And we just aren't interested in seeing you screw us up again.

[WildEyedLiberal]

33. People who miss the point of threads make me sick

Why do liberal Democrats who fight for us make you sick? That's odd.

[ProSense]

40. Guess what they call someone who's elected to office?

Answer: a politician. Guess what people who are elected to office aspire to do? Answer: run for office.

Who is the candidate/politician of your choice?






http://www.johnkerry.com/action/deadline/?sc=e.20060418

[Vektor]

41. Then go stick your head in the toilet.

:hi:

[k j]

44. Orange,

who is your source as to Kerry running for President in 2008? Because I'd like to let them know that I still support his quest, despite comments like yours above.

THANKS, SENATOR KERRY! For continuing to work for all of us!

[rockymountaindem]

46. I think that's an overreaction to say the least

All people are doing is looking for Kerry to do what he can to boost us to gains in 2006. We need all the help we can get and as far as I'm concerned Kerry is a big plus. If you refuse to see all the good he's done since 2005 that's your loss.

[Sensitivity]

48. Kerry has NEVER SAID HE WILL RUN IN 2008. Party needs leadership NOW

Unless you feel that the likes of Rahm Emanuel, Pelosi and Reid are doing the best possible.

[seabeyond]

52. kerry has a lot of supporters. how easily you dismiss ALL of us that

WANT kerry to run. we have a voice. you dont get to say we dont. we WANT kerry to run. i could say people like you make me sick that talk about people i respect making you sick, but i wont cause it is just surly and childish,.... but seeeing the number of supporters kerry has i dont see that your points have a leg to stand on

as i say

run kerry run...... kick some ass. lets get it started early

[k j]

38. Great catch re: Dem Daily

Sensitivity. Wisdom has been around a long time and any post carrying that name deserves a read, imo.

[janx]

49. The only people who say that Dems are confused

and don't have a plan of action are Republicans.

[Sensitivity]

51. Not true. Pew poll shows "dissorganized/confused" a prominent view

[seabeyond]

53. and the dems that wnat to allow themselves to buy into it for personal

agendas, god know why????? but it is there.

[Sensitivity]

55. This is a MSM perception issue. Denying it does not change it.

Even if Dems are perceived as better and right on an issue there is a
sence of dissarray portrayed in MSM.

[janx]

50. The Dem leadership has been doing good things.

The 50-state strategy that the DNC has been working on seems to be gaining a lot of momentum. There is no one "hero" or "leader" that can garner the votes we need in November; state by state, the people will decide.

I like Harry Reid. He has been delightfully outspoken and diplomatic at the same time.