I Don't Want Establishment

[Avalux]

Tell me DUers - why has John Kerry suddenly become so attractive? After he won Iowa, his popularity soared. Was is because his die-hard supporters had been hanging back, waiting to make their move? Or was it because he suddenly seemed electable and that caused a wave of undecideds or not-so-sures to gravitate towards him?

I do know this - John Kerry has been a career politician most of his adult life. He's an insider and knows how to say whatever we want to hear to get a vote. His terrificly professional campaign staff saw a way to play the veteran card, and boy are they ever. They've managed to take a very boring man and turn him into something else. The media has played along and the repugs have given their blessing. Regardless of his voting record, I see very little that shows me John Kerry is a leader and can really make a difference in this country. Nothing will change if he manages to defeat *.

I don't want this type of candidate. I want someone who has a vision, who maybe isn't the most polished politician, who maybe doesn't fit the mold. I want someone who speaks out strongly about the injustices made by the current administration. That's why even though I support Clark, I'll be perfectly happy with Dean. Or Kucinich, even though he doesn't have a chance in HE-double- toothpicks.

In the end though, and perhaps reluctantly, I'll support whoever gets the nomination because I am a Democrat. My desire for change may have to wait.

[KissMyAsscroft]

1. I think Kerry will be more of the same...

But I am ABB simply because I cant stand Bush.

[Lisa0825]

2. I agree

the only diference is my order of preference.

[fabius]

3. People getting cold feet about "outsider" candidates.

I'm for Dean but I see Clark as another unconventional candidate who really "gets it" about what is needed to depose the bush regime.

They are illegitimate and dishonest at their core and we have to call them on it.

Kerry is seen as the "safer bet". We'll see how long that lasts.

I'd like to see a close race of our best 3-4 candidates because it really generates interest and will get a lot of people into voting Democratic.

[PurityOfEssence]

4. then vote for Sharpton

Kucinich has been in politics for decades
Kerry's a four-term Senator
Lieberman's a career politician and friend of many industries
Clark's career military, a corporate player and so on
Edwards is a career lawyer and the Senior Senator from his state
Dean's a career politician and cozy with business and gun nuts

Looks like you only have one choice.

Oh, that's right: he's career clergy; if that ain't a racket, there ain't none.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

5. Amen!

oops..outed myself as a stealth clergy supporter :D