Sending a Message to the Democratic Convention

[eridani]

By Stephen Dinan
[e-mail]

For months, I have been sending out articles addressing the psychology of the Democratic campaign, attempting to shift the beliefs that people have around the electability of Dennis Kucinich. Some of these were provocative. Others were intended to inspire. But all were grounded in a fundamental challenge to the notion that Kucinich was not electable.

Today, I will write from the opposite premise, assuming that most people are right for a moment: Kucinich is not electable this year, even if we love him and what he stands for. Where do we go from there?

Let's assume that you are one of the many people who is nervous about the prospect of a second Bush term. You are now faced with a situation in which the race has narrowed to two candidates who are deemed electable: John Kerry or John Edwards. The first question you need to ask yourself is this: is there a fundamental difference in terms of electability between these two candidates?

Edwards is charming, eloquent, and smart. He's got very upbeat messaging. He has lived on both sides of the tracks and can operate smoothly in both worlds. He is effective at connecting emotionally with voters. Less experience inside the Beltway can be an asset for him as a voice for change.

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[rucky]

1. *kick* - take the time to read this, please!

Dinan's messages are always a great read - and good to pass along!

[MuseRider]

2. This is sitting in my

mail box right now waiting for me to read it. Thanks for posting, I read it just now. I always love what he says. Well worth the time it takes to read.

[ThirdWheelLegend]

3. "Kucinich is the perfect torchbearer for the progressive message"

Damn straight!

Go Dennis!!!

kick!

TWL

[Goldom]

4. makes me wish there were a chance....

[eridani]

5. Even if you don't think there's a chance--

vote for Kucinich anyway. How else to get that agenda out there?

[eridani]

6. Pay attention to your Uncle Steve

[ibegurpard]

7. I would just like to point out

that Kucinich was not the first or even second choice of some of us. Could I vote for him unreservedly? Yes. But my non-support of him is not tied to any ideas I have about his "electability."

[Mairead]

8. If Steve has bought the Edwards legend about rags to riches

then why should we believe anything else he tells us?

I agree that everyone who really wants a good tomorrow should vote for DK rather than anyone else, but that's because we need to elect him!

[Moderator]

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