Convention Characters: more Dems announced

[Keystone Phil]

You know ... this is pretty funny.  The hypocrisy.  The GOP can't wait to embrace Zell Miller (whose run to the right was politically motivated) but Jim Jeffords was the Devil (after he switched when the GOP reneged on campaign promises).

Yep the GOP is embracing the views of Zell Miller but was it politically motivated? NO. He has stated time and time again he will NOT become a member of the Republican party. So I'm not understanding this political motivation you speak of.

As for Jeffords we had every right to be mad. The man was re-elected in 2000 as a Republican yet just a few months after taking over in his new term, he decides the GOP is no longer his home. That move put us in the minority in the Senate. Now do I believe people shouldn't be able to switch parties? No, not at all. Some people do find that the party they currently are a member of is no longer the party that fits them right. But Jeffords realized this suddenly? He didn't think about it during his 2000 campaign? Cmon.

[Keystone Phil]

2000 GOP convention in Philly. That's what got me interested in politics.

As for 2004 convention, I think NYC is a pretty good place to have it but would have no problem with it down in Tampa. It would really help the GOP down in FL though we should carry the Sunshine state by enough votes. No need for 3 or 4 recounts this election!

[Keystone Phil]

But Remember for the GOP you need a Hispanic, a woman (Olympia Snowe, could be very good, perhaps a speech mentioning Reagan, she was in his cabinet after all).

Ben, you  brought up how the GOP needs an Hispanic...well if Mel Martinez is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate from Florida (I'm hoping that McCollum wins that nomination, though) he would probably speak. Also, the Georgia Senate primary race includes a black conservative Republican named Herman Cain. If he gets the nomination there (which I hope he does) he is pretty Senator-elect since the Dems aren't putting up any serious candidates in November. So Cain would probably receive some speaking time, too. There are plenty other minority candidates running as Republicans. They might not all speak, but they'll be there, supporting the GOP and that is what matters most.

Also, what post did Snowe serve in during the Reagan administration?

[Keystone Phil]

Byrd won't win. It's either McCollum or Martinez. I want McCollum since he's the more conservative of the two.

[Keystone Phil]

I think they are all pretty good candidates. Being the Speaker of the Florida House, I would think Byrd would be doing better in the polls, though.

[Keystone Phil]

At one point during the race Former Sen. Bob Smith from New Hampshire was running down there! Seems like the amount of candidates has decreased a bit...only 8 candidates now.

[Keystone Phil]

But Remember for the GOP you need a Hispanic, a woman (Olympia Snowe, could be very good, perhaps a speech mentioning Reagan, she was in his cabinet after all).

Ben, you  brought up how the GOP needs an Hispanic...well if Mel Martinez is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate from Florida (I'm hoping that McCollum wins that nomination, though) he would probably speak. Also, the Georgia Senate primary race includes a black conservative Republican named Herman Cain. If he gets the nomination there (which I hope he does) he is pretty Senator-elect since the Dems aren't putting up any serious candidates in November. So Cain would probably receive some speaking time, too. There are plenty other minority candidates running as Republicans. They might not all speak, but they'll be there, supporting the GOP and that is what matters most.

Also, what post did Snowe serve in during the Reagan administration?

Yeah Cain would be a great choice... he's darn good on TV and while he's a little conservative for this Blue Dag! he seems like a really decent guy and i wish him well...

The only thing he really has to do is place second in this GA primary. Then the top two (Cain and probably Isakson) would go into a runoff election where Cain would win based on his conservativism. The general election should be an easy race since  the Dems have all but conceded the seat already. So all Cain has to do is place second in the primary on July 20th. I'm hoping he gets to speak at the convention, too.

[Keystone Phil]

Super! Great signature!

[Keystone Phil]

yeah there's still a month left till their primary. I hate these late state office primary races. I'm hoping Cain is doing good down there. I heard he was actually holding the lead in some polls.

[Keystone Phil]

   

More convention news trickles out.

Bill & Ted, two of the nation's least popular democrats will have "prime speaking slots."

Arnold is in for Republicans, Dems give "roles" to Kucinich and Sharpton.

Republicans will open with Rudy, Bloomberg and McCain.  Pataki will introduce Bush for the finale.

Rod Paige is on Tuesday, Zell on Wednesday.

No word yet on: Al, Hillary, Colin or Condi.

Including Colin and Condi could turn this good line-up into a fantastic one.  The Dems seem to be struggling with a lot of baggage...

Sharpton’s only qualification would be because he is black, but he has so much corruption associated with him that he’s far more of a liability, that said NY is “his” city and he would be a crowd pleaser

The Democratic convention is being held in Boston, not NYC. The GOP will be in NYC

[Keystone Phil]

Bump.
The full Democratic lineup is now public.

Monday starts with Al Gore, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.
Tuesday shows Ted Kennedy as the most prominent.
Wednesday starts with Bill Richardson, ends with Edwards.
Thursday has Max Cleland introducing Kerry.

It now appears that the "role" of Kucinich and Sharpton will be that of "keeping their mouths shut."

Monday and Tuesday should be HYSTERICAL to watch. I'm surprised they didn't throw in Howard Dean scream somewhere on the schedule.

[Keystone Phil]

Bump.
The full Democratic lineup is now public.

Monday starts with Al Gore, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.
Tuesday shows Ted Kennedy as the most prominent.
Wednesday starts with Bill Richardson, ends with Edwards.
Thursday has Max Cleland introducing Kerry.

It now appears that the "role" of Kucinich and Sharpton will be that of "keeping their mouths shut."

Monday and Tuesday should be HYSTERICAL to watch. I'm surprised they didn't throw in Howard Dean scream somewhere on the schedule.

Sharpton and Kucinich should not...they both only stayed in the race because of their big egos, neither came close to winning a single primary.

Actually Kucinich received 30% in the Hawaii Presidential primary. I'd say that's pretty good for him but pretty sad that anyone would actually vote for him.

[Keystone Phil]

Actually Kucinich received 30% in the Hawaii Presidential primary. I'd say that's pretty good for him but pretty sad that anyone would actually vote for him.

Hawaii was a caucus...and that's still not really close to winning.

Hey, its good for Kucinich!

[Keystone Phil]

Will Mike Dukakis be speaking? He is the last nominee from Massachusetts after all.

and Kerry's former boss.