Now that Kerry's out, who will his supporters on DU back for the nom?

[smoogatz]

Just curious.

[Orrex]

1. Why, they'll continue to back Kerry in '08, of course

:evilgrin:

[WI_DEM]

2. I'd say give them a few days

[TayTay]

3. Sharpton

It's a natural fit, don't you think?

[smoogatz]

5. Sharpton cracks me up.

Very funny guy.

[TayTay]

15. I loved him at the DNC in 04

His speech was one of the highlights of the whole event. He was awesome there.

(And yes, I have problems with Rev. Al. But damn, the guy can also be just wonderful to have on the podium.)

Ahm, Kerry people will go all over the place. There won't be any one destination that all will agree on. And I don't think Kerry will endorse anyone for a long, long while, if at all, until the next Convention.

[GumboYaYa]

24. Sharpton for Press Secretary...that would liven up the daily briefings. n/t

[ElizabethDC]

27. Hillary

I love Kerry and had been hoping that he'd run, but my enthusiasm about that diminished over the past few months. His decision was inevitable, I suppose. I'm now a proud Hillary supporter, but I'm pleased with our entire field of candidates thus far (though I think Obama's candidacy is a little premature)

[Mass]

4. Dont know yet - I hope Gore will run. Kucinich is not bad.\nt

[Eugene]

6. Gore, if he runs, maybe Obama.

But I'm not sold on Obama yet.

[zulchzulu]

7. I'm thinking Obama

It will be a wild ride. They're going to trash him and character assassinate him on both sides and with my experience supporting Kerry, I am well-trained to handle the nonsense.

Gimme an O!

[Nimrod2005]

8. My vote - AS OF NOW - Will go to Hillary. But don't know about Clark's plans yet.

[kerry-is-my-prez]

29. 99.9% sure he's running. We have a whole network set up for him.

I was a coordinator for him the last time around and a bunch of us are already scrambling around.

[Nimrod2005]

34. Excellent, he was my first choice in 2004.

[rockymountaindem]

9. At the moment, probably nobody

Although I don't know enough about Dodd. If Gore runs, I'd back him. Same with Clark. We will have to see.

[New Earth]

10. If Gore won't run

I guess Obama for me. I said Kucinich last night but I think my mind will change.

[saltpoint]

11. Some of the names I'm considering include Wendell Berry, Robert Bly,

Joan Didion, Bill Moyers, Vernon Jordan, and Robert Redford.

I'll let ya know when I make a decision.

[smoogatz]

13. Moyers--now there's an interesting choice.

I could get on board with Moyers. Yes I could.

[saltpoint]

18. I love the guy. Brains aplenty, plus moral courage.

The best Texan ever.

[uppityperson]

28. That is an interesting list, thanks.

[Blue_In_AK]

12. Gore or Clark.

I'm not very enthused about anyone currently running.

[liberal N proud]

14. I didn't realize that this was a Kerry supporters only forum

I thought we were here to discuss Democratic issues and issues that effect all of us.

But since you are asking... I would like to see Edwards on top of the heap when it is all done.

But then I do like Hillary and Obama as well.

[yurbud]

16. I would support 1971 Kerry or Iran Contra investigating Kerry. Need a time machine to go get them

or at least take 21st century Kerry back there to remind him of how to earn our respect.

[Apollo11]

17. Please come and join us in the pro-Gore community !!

Al Gore is doing a great job -- raising awareness about the climate crisis.

He spoke to an audience of 10 000 in Boise on Monday, and is still on Tour! :)

His movie "An Inconvenient Truth" is nominated for an Academy Award.

He is working on his next book "The Assault on Reason" -- due out in May.

He has not ruled out running again and is keeping his options open.

Let's all find ways to show our support for Al Gore! :)

In Gore We Trust
www.algore.com
www.algore.org
www.draftgore.com - Sign the petition!
www.draftgore2008.org
www.patriotsforgore.com

[Rosco T.]

19. Gore is my first choice, then Edwards, then Obama. n/m

[FrenchieCat]

20. At least let John Kerry make his announcement.....

before attempting to have supporters line up into another camp.

I would be in shock and would resent your question even if your intent was not to salt the wound. It's kinda of tacky....in other words.

Patience is a virtue. John Kerry supporters will, as individuals, do what they feel is the right thing.....

[rockymountaindem]

21. I appreciate your concern

and let me say, you've always been a good representative for Clark on this board. But, speaking for myself, the moment I heard the news Kerry isn't going to run, I immediately thought about who I would support now. I've been thinking it for about a month. The truth is, beyond Clark and Gore, there's probably nobody at this point I'd *want* to support. I need to do a little research on Dodd though. If it came down to it, I would support Obama over Clinton, because I think she'd be lucky to win 10 states and would drag down the rest of our prospects in what should be another good year in the House and Senate.

This phase is over, and it's time to move on. But first I've got to take my Kerry button off my backpack :(

[seabeyond]

22. clark

[Blaukraut]

23. Al Gore, if he decides to run

If not, nobody in the primaries, and the nominee (except Clinton) in the general.

[Sunny_Sunshine]

25. We don't elect Senators President

Bill Richardson, governor of New Mexico, former Energy Secretary under Clinton, UN Ambassador.
He has the experience and he is the best choice.

[Change has come]

26. Clark n/t

[LSK]

30. Edwards or Gore or Obama - still shopping

[Cha]

31. Me, too..still studying but I

like Edwards. I don't think Gore's a gonna run(reverse psychology :))

But, I'd rather have the neophyte Barack H Obama then the suffocatin', triangulatin', shill hil.

[GreenArrow]

32. split between Hillary and Obama

.

[hashibabba]

33. Gore, then Edwards. I really hope Gore will run, but he really does

keep saying he has "no plans of running at this time." I'll vote for any Dem who gets the nomination, though!

[Dr Fate]

35. For me: Edwards, Gore, Clark . Obama for VP, maybe.

I am sad that Kerry wont be in the primary debates- but at least we can watch him kick ass in the Senate.

[LittleClarkie]

36. The people at the top of my list haven't announced yet

Gore or Clark are possibilities. Beyond that I'll have to do some research.

And I back Kerry in his Senate bid, and also will push him for AG.

[smoogatz]

37. Kerry would make a fine AG, I think. n/t