Which Dem. Candidate Seems to Do the Most? Now?

I just begin to think that I like Gore over Clark or Kerry over Edwards and then one of them does something that I really like.

I love Gore's stand on the environment. I have felt all along that it was the issue that we needed to be following - the issue that everyone who lives on this planet can get behind.

But then here comes John Edwards working on the CIA Leak case - working not to let that issue drop from public view.

I'm not sure what kerry is doing right now. I'm hoping that he will just give up on the Viet Nam War stuff and move full speed ahead into the Now and our most current war fiasco.

Haven't heard anything about Wes Clark lately - but I'm sure he will be coming out with something really interesting pretty soon, too.

:thumbsup:

lately. I like this new Gore a whole lot.

Something strange seems to happen to people when they become a "candidate"! I'm sure much of it has to do with advisors, but there's that other little thing about "being careful NOT to pi** off any particular group". I know the candidate is fighting for every vote, but it makes them pi** ME off in the process.

These posts are a distraction from the 2006 elections, and the fact they won't matter if votes are stolen. This is like a Repuke distraction machine. Huge serious devastating crippling crimes are being committed in (and by) the media and by others and you divert attention. Why? Why?

about the 2008 candidates are hurting our cause.

You are correct in asserting the the number one political priority is the 2006 elections. No one disagrees with that.

Since you may not be aware - Kerry has been pressing a withdrawal plan for Iraq, universal health care for children, protection for small business owners effected by Katrina, and will be pursuing efforts to get electronic voting machines banned state by state.

Sometimes the past and present coalesce:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x1335836

And the dirty tricks will continued to be played on others, if we don't beat them down now:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2659008

But, about that little matter of the current war fiasco:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=2658795&mesg_id=2658795

and

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=1335660&mesg_id=1335660

Meanwhile the same guy is dealing with less high-profile fiascos that also affect real people:
http://sbc.senate.gov/democrat

and lots of other stuff:
http://kerry.senate.gov/v3/cfm/home.cfm

You know, I'm starting to think he can walk and chew gum at the same time.

Red is dead.

Blue is true.

Haven't heard anything about Wes Clark lately - but I'm sure he will be coming out with something really interesting pretty soon, too.

Here...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=1321112&mesg_id=1321112

and
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2639735

and
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2647330

and
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=235x8315

and
http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_marcher.asp?2724

Wes Clark also has been advocating investigations into the wiretapping issue ever since it was reported by the media. Also had a petition for telephone privacy after his cell records were purchased by someone trying to make a point on how easy it is to do this.

Wes Clark was also the first one that stated that we need to Talk to Iran instead of Bombing them. Looks like the Bush admin took him up on this suggestion--of course, they won't do it right....but at least he had a suggestion other than what the other RPugs and Dems have had....

"Last September at a conference I helped organize, General Wesley Clark began the drumbeat calling for direct contact with Iran. It seemed the least we could do before unleashing a wave of bombers."--Steve Clemons
and Dems have had....
http://www.tpmcafe.com/node/29624

Every one of them .... and so are others.

Some of it is altruistic ... some of it is also self-serving. Every candidate they support who also wins is that much more support they get should any of them choose to also run in 08.

I'll take any of their efforts now ......

America if fortunate to have this group of intelligent and courageous politicians. We need them now more than ever before.

Whatever in the world does Vietnam and American imperialism and war lies and discarded veterans have to do with anything.

That Kerry, when will he ever propose alternative renewable energy, a clean environment, Kyoto talks, health care for all, fair trade, withdrawal from Iraq, Iran diplomacy, DSM investigations, Bush censure - oh and raising millions of dollars for the 2006 elections. What a lazy guy, I bet he's windsurfing again.

Some days this place just slays me.

1) Kerry has been pushing for an quicker end to the war in Iraq. I assume you read the NYT op-ed. Here's his email sent today - perhaps you could call your Senators.

Dear XXX,

It's as simple as this. Most members of Congress, myself included, share some responsibility for getting us into Iraq. We've got to take responsibility for getting us out.

Since April, hundreds of thousands of you have joined me in calling for a change in policy, a change in course -- for Iraq, and for Americans here at home. Now let's turn the volume up higher. Washington needs to hear your voice.

The violence continues to spiral in Iraq. But, instead of a deadline to bring our troops home and put the future of Iraq in the hands of Iraqi leaders, we get half-hearted comments about past mistakes, and cynical political calculation.

Last month, I introduced Senate Joint Resolution 36 which calls for the withdrawal of our combat troops from Iraq by the end of this year. In the next few weeks, I am urging the Senate to take a strong stand on Iraq and pass this Resolution. It's time to put the future of Iraq where it belongs - in the hands of the Iraqi people and their leaders. Our valiant soldiers have done their job.

Tell your Senators: support Senate Joint Resolution 36 to bring our combat troops home in 2006

President Bush wants to stumble along, perpetuating his mistakes for the remainder of his time in office. He's even suggested that decisions about withdrawing all of our troops from Iraq will be for the next president to make.

And, instead of statesmanship, the president's top advisor, Karl Rove, is worrying that the war has put voters in a "sour mood" for the 2006 elections. He should be worried about the safety of our troops, not the job security of Republican congressmen.

It took President Bush three years to admit he was wrong to say 'bring it on.' We can't afford years to go by until he admits the standstill in Iraq today is wrong.

Tell your Senators: support Senate Joint Resolution 36 to bring our combat troops home in 2006

After months of squabbling and delay, we now hear that the new Iraqi government will complete its cabinet in a matter of days. So, it's time to act -- time to keep the pressure on.

Iraqi leaders have only responded to deadlines -- a deadline to transfer authority to a provisional government, a deadline to hold three elections, and their own constitutional deadline to establish a unity government.

Now we must set another deadline to get our combat troops out and get Iraq up on its own two feet. We must agree with the new Iraqi government on a schedule for withdrawing American combat forces by the end of this year.

Doing so will empower the new Iraqi leadership, put Iraqis in the position of running their own country, and undermine support for the insurgency, which is fueled in large measure by the majority of Iraqis who want us to leave their country.

Tell your Senators: support Senate Joint Resolution 36 to bring our combat troops home in 2006

Our soldiers have done their job, and America is grateful to them for their honor and sacrifice. Now it's time for the Iraqis to do their job of securing and governing their country and it is time to get our combat troops home in 2006. Only troops essential to finishing the job of training Iraqi forces should remain.

We need blunt talk and clear plans -- and only pressure from you can force Washington to change course.

I am committed to forcing Congress to speak out on Iraq. Yesterday in Los Angeles I made it clear that I'm not going to stop fighting until we have a change in policy. I urge you to keep supporting our efforts to force action when lives are on the line and leadership is desperately needed.

Sincerely,

John Kerry


2) Kerry has raised more money than anyone for 06 candidates and has campaigned for them in 33 states

3) Kerry and his allies have set up Patriot Group, the function of which is to have the backs of the veterans the Democrats are running. (That's a large part of why they are still fighting the SBVT people because they are not stopping at smearing Kerry.)

4) Kerry has given several brilliant speeches mainly at colleges to encourage dissent and grassroots participation. (I guess he wants to wake up America again.) Video on johnkerry.com. (The American University one is the one I would recommend.)