Newbie Intro

[smoothyking]

Hey fellow lefties, I'm a newbie, and just wanted to say Hi.

I guess I can start off by telling you who I'm backing to beat Bush. Here's my ranking list:

1) General Wesley Clark*
Republicans always say Democrats are weak on defense and military......this guy's resume should shut them up.

2) Al Gore*
Beat Bush once, and would do it again- but this time claim his prize.

3) Howard Dean
Is there a doctor in the (White)House??? There will be. This guy has proven himself to be for real, and has been the only one with testicles regarding the War in Iraq. You gotta love a Democrat who is not afraid to be a Democrat.

4) Dick Gephardt
He used to be my number one, but he's slipping. I like where he stands on the issues, and he's got my trust if he is nominated- but that's an if. A really big if.

5) Bob Graham
He seemed a little wishy-washy at first, but he's stepped up to the plate recently. I like him cause he's funny looking too.

Kucinich, Sharpton, Moseley-Braun are all fine in my book, but don't have a shot at the nomination.

I don't like Edwards or Kerry. Edwards is scared to be a Democrat. Kerry's vicious attacks on Howard Dean dissappointed me. Of course, I'd vote for em over Bush but I'd prefer those listed above.


Those are my picks. What are yours?

[wndycty]

1. Welcome to the DU!

[PunkinPi]

2. Welcome to the DU!!!

:hi:

[nini]

3. Welcome aboard SmoothyKing!

Dean is my favorite so far.. but I'll work with anyone to get dumbass out of town

[madmax]

4. Hi there smoothyking

Welcome to DU.

Run Clark Run!!! :hi:

[a_random_joel]

5. This is an OUTRAGE!!!

You never mentioned Lieberman?!

Lol!!!

Welcome to DU!

[a_random_joel]

6. BTW

Kerry, Dean, Clark are all at the top of my list.

[HFishbine]

18. Lieberman?

Is he still in the race?

Welcome smoothy.

My picks?

Dean
(Gore)
Kerry
Kucinich
Gephardt
Graham
Mosely Braun
Edwards
Sharpton

Clark is intelligent and goodlooking, but I don't buy the main reason I hear why he should be the dem candidate -- that we need someone "in uniform." I don't want us to capitulate to the Bush paridigm of fear, I want a candidate that can articulate a vision of optimism and hope. Maybe Clark is that guy, but unless, and until I have a chance to see him campaign -- hear where he stands and see how well he persuades, I'm not going to be interested based solely on his resume.

[Rick Myers]

7. Welcome to DU

My list:

Clark (if he runs)
Dean
Kerry
Graham

Gephardt and Leiberman are too Repuke-lite for me.

The rest have absolutely NO chance, but I welcome their voices in the mix at this stage!!!



Welcome to DU! :toast:

[buddhamama]

8. Welcome to DU,smoothyking

happy to have you. :hi:

my choice for candidate is Kucinich.

i noticed you forgot Lieberman...i'll leave that open for you :-)

[never cry wolf]

9. welcome smoothking

kinda new myownself.

laening towards dean, then kucinich and graham. but always ABB!!!

[leftchick]

10. welcome smoothyking!

:hi: you are going to love it here!

[indigo32]

11. Welcome Smoothyking

have fun

[salin]

12. Welcome Smoothy King... and a note

if you can't find this thread later, look in the lounge. Intros are often put there - BUT since you are discussing the candidates and your whys on your ranking - it seems to fit GD - so it might stay in this forum.

Just wanted to alleviate any confusion if the thread does move.

BTW at this point I am "undecided" on principle. Still too far in advance - and lots of early twists have not yet happened that will probably push me in one direction or another.

Welcome aboard!

[VolcanoJen]

13. Welcome to our happy little family!

DU Welcomes You!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Friar]

14. Hiyas!

:toast:

I'm an ABB guy. Hell, I'd vote for LIEberman if I have to.

[ewagner]

15. Welcome to DU

:toast:

[quinnox]

16. You found a fun place

My picks are;
1. John Kerry- has it all, electabal and liberal
2. John Edwards- not even a ripple yet, but one to watch, it's early
3. Dick Gephardt- I just plain like the guy, old fashioned Democrat, though I do have concerns over electability

[Pavlovs DiOgie]

17. Welcome!!

I've been pro-Dean for about 4 months. My next pick is Edwards, my last picks are Lieberman and Kerry, and other than that I'm 100% ABB.

Enjoy your stay :toast:

[BigMcLargehuge]

19. Hi Smoothyking :)

I haven't made up my mind about a candidate yet. But welcome to DU!!!!!

:hi:

[LTR]

20. From one newbie to another...

WELCOME ABOARD!

As far as my preferences:

1. Clark: The one I really see tossing GWB out of the White House. Not just because of the stars and medals, but he is articulate, intelligent, confident, calm, personable and even humorous. Great credentials. Progressive beliefs and vast international experience. No baggage or skeletons (that we really know of and can be exploited by Rove, et al.). I would love to see him debate Bush. I dream about it.

2. Dean: Good platform, and at least has some guts. But I don't see him grabbing the undecideds from Bush. Rove is salivating over running against this guy.

3. Kerry: Would kill Bush on the Vietnam thing. But he's too entrenched in Washington. May not be taken seriously by the swing voters.

4. Graham: Not as well known as Kerry, Lieberman or Gephardt, so that, in a way, is an advantage. But also working against him. Kinda bland.

5. Gephardt: Strong with labor. But too stale. Been there, done that.

6. Sharpton: No way does he get the nomination. But I like his style, and he can add something interesting to this campaign.

7. Edwards: Little experience. Should build up some experience and excitement. Not ready yet. But he may make noise down the road. Stay tuned...

8. Kucinich: The reason I put him here is that it's at least above Lieberman. Otherwise, he's this year's Jerry Brown, without the solid leadership cred.

9. Lieberman: Bushite with a Donkey mascot. Didn't like him in '00, don't like him now. Sided with GOP on Clinton impeachment and Bush's Folly (Iraq War). I'd still vote for him over Bush

and...

10. Mosley-Braun: Last? Why? She has really no reason for running. Sorry to offend CMB supporters, but she is one of the sleaziest politicians in America. Almost as bad as Bush. Served a corrupt and controversial term in the senate where the only issues she pursued was stuffing her pockets and paying hush money to women her boyfriend was messing around with. Emabarassing. Does she even have any supporters?

[jab105]

21. My list...

Clark
Dean
Kucinich
Graham
Kerry
Gephardt
(everybody else)
Lieberman

[MrPrax]

22. How come a newbie gets to start a Thread?

well welcome aboard...you forgot Joltin' Joe
Did he drop out?

[Robbien]

23. Here I go, any one but Lieberman!. Welcome smoothy.

Sit down and stay a spell.