New York City will be nice to have since it is hometown, the adopted hometown, the basetown. And Denver is not a bad choice. Colorado is the closest thing to Nepal America has. Denver is Kathmandu-like. But I would root for New Orleans. Like Iraq symbolizes Republican failures in the world, Katrina symbolizes the failures on the home front. You want to go for the jugular.
In a democratic framework, you strike your opponent's greatest strength. The South is the GOP's greatest strength. So we hit New Orleans.
Obama Or Hillary
Say both can win the general election for the Democrats, but of course only one can. Who should get the ticket? Who deserves it more?
2016 will be too late for Hillary. She is the older between the two. But Obama will be just fine in 2016, a sitting Vice President who goes on to be President.
But then running for president is the best way Obama can make sure he ends up on the ticket even if he loses.
A spirited, clean, ideas based primary contest between the two will be nice for the party, the contry, and for both of them. They are the only two serious contenders. So a competition will prepare them both better for the general campaing. Minus Obama, it will be too eary for Hillary. Minus Hillary, it will be too easy for Obama.
Never Underestimate Billie Clinton
I just read this news item on him - Clinton would pursue peace differently now
That is what it will be. Which one? I don't know. That is what primaries are for. Me? I am throwing my lot with Obama.
Neither need worry about money or organization. Both will have plenty of both. So expect a fierce competition of ideas. I can't wait.
The two should stay above the fray and launch no personal attacks against each other whatsoever. Both are on great personal terms as is.
These two have been the only two Senators I have linked to from my blog. I got in early. Let that be on the record.
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Dean says choosing host city a priority Denver Post, CO Dean and party leaders will choose between Denver and New York to host the party's convention. Dean said he is shooting for an announcement in early December. He said Democratic Party aides "are in negotiations with both cities." ..... he favors holding the convention in Denver because it would signal to Western states that Democrats recognize the region is "a bastion and a beacon of the Democratic Party."
Next for Dems: DNC selection
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Hand-wringing, soul-searching as Republicans mull their future last month's explosive revelations that Mark Foley, a senior Republican lawmaker, had over several years maintained a sexually explicit email correspondence with underage male congressional aides. ....... he election was not a broad rejection of the party, but of "big government Republicanism." ..... not a rejection of conservative principles per se, but a rejection of corrupt, complacent and incompetent government ....... a top-to-bottom reevaluation of Republican priorities is called for. .... we didn't just lose our majority, I believe we lost our way ....... a dramatic turn in the direction of the agenda of the Republican Revolution ...... not so much a defeat as "a two-year hiatus" from power for the ruling party.
4 comments:
I am a native New Orleanian. I would LOVE the democrats to hold their convention here, but it is not going to happen because we do not have the money to give to the DNC to make it happen. That is why we had to withdraw our name from the list. The parties are both all about money. If the DNC wanted to restore my faith in either party, they would come here, have a wonderful time and have GREAT pictures of its deligates helping rebuild an American city, in stark contrast to the republican deserting it. It is not going to happen though.
They sure might. The convention though is a money drain and to be honest I dont know how New Orleans could handle that. It was an extra F U from the GOP to NYC when they came here. A few days of tear gas, illegal arrests, a traffic nightmare, and millions spent hosting. And they made every effort to not spend a dime locally. However, if you feel it would help New Orleans to have the Dems I hope you get it there. Personally, I favor Denver since the West is so right wing and we are just breaking ground - of all the south New Orleans has always been like the New York of the region. It would be nice in an ideal world to mix a convention with some more rebuilding efforts.
You are probably right about being a money drain. The problem for us is "out of sight, out of mind". We are forgotten and there is no way that we have the resources locally to give us the flood protection projects needed for our very survival. I am feeling a little better today about the democrats. On the local news last night it was reported that Pelosi called Governor Blanco and they had a long conversation. Maybe they won't ignore us. New York and New Orleans are bonded in a way no other American city can understand. The heartbreak, the anger and the resilency of never giving up on home.
Very interesting thought..."go for the jugular." Like the comparison of Iraq and Hurricane Katrina.
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