Hey fellow DUers, I need suggestions on Liberal columnists

[Bluzmann57]

for our local newspaper. As we all sadly know, Molly Ivins recently passed away, leaving a HUGE void in newspapers all over America. I wrote to the editor of the QCTimes and asked him if he was planning to replace Ms. Ivins with another progressive, since they carry Michelle Malkin, Pat Buchanan, and Krauthammer sometimes. He asked me for someone who may be a suitable replacement. So I am asking DUers out there for some suggestions. By the way, if you are interested, you can contact the paper online at www.qctimes.com and if you'd like to contact the editor, his name is Mark Ridolfi. I think there is a contact link on the front page. Thank you in advance.
On edit- In actuality, Mr. Ridolfi is the editorial page editor. Just wanted to get that straight. But he can be contacted about this matter and he will likely get back to you as well.

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1. ROBERT PARRY.

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[Horse with no Name]

2. Jim Hightower.

Hit that ball out of the park. Molly loved Jim.

[walldude]

3. Agreed.. Hightower rocks! n/t

[TroglodyteScholar]

11. Hightower seconded...

He has the same kind of folksy no-nonsense charm as Ms. Ivins. I think Ms. Ivins' readership would definitely appreciate Hightower's work.

[question everything]

4. Roebert Scheer

http://www.truthdig.com/about/staff/4

[babylonsister]

5. Frank Rich, Paul Krugman, Katrina vanden Heuvel. nt

[Horse with no Name]

7. I love Van der Heuvel.

She is wonderful. I wish they would have her on the talk shows more often.

[babylonsister]

8. I do, too. She's one of my faves. nt

[niceypoo]

6. Earl G

Hey, he is my favorite liberal columnist

[Bluzmann57]

9. Lol.

He is good, but are people in mass media ready for him? My guess is probably not. I would love to see the top 10 list published in print though.

[Bluzmann57]

10. Thank you one and all for the great suggestions

I have contacted the man mentioned in the op and also included Bill Press in the list. Hopefully, it will do some good.