Whose rhetoric is mimics Dennis Kucinich's as much as possible. I mean, we don't hear the peace talk. But we do get a lot about "corporate greed", "poverty", and "racism."

by Kevin Gosztola (302 articles, 146 quicklinks, 81 diaries, 1082 comments [77 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Friday, Dec 14, 2007 at 10:18:01 PM

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No, Dennis Kucinich is the one not only the GOP but also corporate-friendly "DLC democrats" fear most. When K held forth in one particular debate about "being right the first time", and when he declared his single payer plan the only health plan that got profiteering industry out of the picture, the others on stage were very silent, and, if you study their faces and demeanors, not a little ashamed of themselves. The collective media effort to ignore Kucinich is thunderous in its silence. 

by Bill Willers (11 articles, 0 quicklinks, 3 diaries, 50 comments [5 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Saturday, Dec 15, 2007 at 10:20:52 AM

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Even if trend reverses (something of a pipe dream) and inflation and jobs go in favor of the "common man" and war activity turns around, there is not much chance of a rosy scenario by election 2008. Voters in defensive mood will be more likely to think of themselves as sympathetic to those in poverty. Poverty impinges your neighbor until something changes in your space. A recession happens to the other guy, but its a depression when you lose your job. I address YOU, the generic Democrat. John Kerry had no traction on the economy in 04. His interest in bolstering the middle class was seen as not relevant to the hard-working lower-paid voter. "No one speaks to my needs" was commonly stated in my neighborhood. Times are harder now. Many forthrightly claim to care about the basic issues of price for food and gas, for a way of helping a sick child, for helping an elderly relative who has been impacted badly, and for ever-present fear of losing a job. Getting rid of a "dumb war" would help.

Children who are sent to school to just pass tests and shoved off to childcare while parents work unscheduled time, and second jobs, are central in family life. There's no time to chase down the latest polls, only a little to watch slick political ads on TV, and most likely none to attend community sessions on politics. But will they think of staying away from the polls this time? I don't think so.

by Margaret Bassett (45 articles, 2909 quicklinks, 42 diaries, 1851 comments [99 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Saturday, Dec 15, 2007 at 9:15:26 AM

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I want the Republican filth to taste fear and anger.  Let them become demoralized for a change.  If Edwards can do it, he's my man.

by John Hanks (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 1760 comments [39 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Saturday, Dec 15, 2007 at 11:42:56 AM

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Democrat who can beat any Republican nominee. I hope the folks in Iowa are paying attention. 

by Dan Dyal (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 1 comments) on Saturday, Dec 15, 2007 at 12:40:46 PM

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I will have to agree with 2 other commentaters (Keven Gosztola and Bill Willers). Kucinich is the real threat to Global Corporate Fascism. Both Republican and Democratic candidates are accepting corporate campaign donations, including Edwards. The only candidate not accepting Corporate campaign donations is Kucinich. No ties, Not to be bossed because, he is not bought. The only true change to come will be with a Kucinich administration. Since the Reagan era we have one party Republican and Republican lite. The Democrats have moved to the right and no longer represent the working people. We need Dennis Kucinich; his platform is incredible we need comprehensive change in the way we live and Dennis's platform addresses all the social, economic and enviromental issues of our time. He is a visionary. They can't find anything corrupt about him so they rely on ridicule. He is the threat to empire. Remember it is our vote that decides who runs for prasident not corporate donations or media . Primaries are crucial. V.ote Kucinich

by Laurie Lyon (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 5 comments) on Saturday, Dec 15, 2007 at 1:45:43 PM

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