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koenkai
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« on: October 06, 2012, 03:45:11 PM »

I think Senator Reed in Rhode Island might be a good candidate. He could definitely excite the net-roots (lifetime ADA rating of 97) without scaring anyone else. As opposed to someone like Warren, he isn't as obnoxious about his views and in 2008, he managed to win about a quarter of all McCain voters. Also, his seat isn't up in 2016 so there would be no worry about giving up his seat to run. Lastly, he might be a decent candidate to win over working class voters given the state he represents.

Jack Reed is a complete scumbag. Terrible, terrible choice. It'll be John Edwards all over.

If we're talking about Democrats, Hickenlooper might be misunderestimated.
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koenkai
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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2012, 02:38:50 PM »


wut. After the Akaka plan. lol. no.
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koenkai
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« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2012, 04:53:23 PM »

Jim Webb.

War hero: First Lieutenant in Vietnam and was awarded a Navy Cross, a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and two Purple Hearts. Awarded the DoD Distinguished Public Service Medal, the Medal of Honor Society's Patriot Award, the American Legion National Commander's Public Service Award, the VFW Media Service Award, the Marine Corps League's Military Order of the Iron Mike Award, the John H. Russell Leadership Award, and the Robert L. Denig Distinguished Service Award.

Experienced: Moderate Democratic Senator from a swing state who formerly served as a staffer on the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. From rural southern Virginia, pro-gun ownership, anti-illegal immigration. In the Senate, served on the committees on Foreign Relations, Veterans' Affairs, and Armed Services. Delivered a strong response to the State of the Union in 2007. Wrote the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, legislation to prohibit the use of funds for war in Iran without Congress' approval, and legislation to create a committee to reform our criminal justice system/drug policy. Negotiated the release of an imprisoned American in Burma after a meeting with Than Shwe as well as Aung San Suu Kyi.

Reaganite: Served as Secretary of the Navy and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, and was praised in a 1985 Reagan address to Annapolis,

Educated: Spend a couple years at USC on a NROTC scholarship before going to Annapolis, and got a JD from Georgetown after the war. Also taught at the Naval Academy and represented veterans pro-bono. Won an Emmy in 1983 and is an author.

Hasn't he had some scandals though?

I do agree he'd be a good choice if he wants it.

There's one problem with this. Jim Webb has grown to hate politics. He's retiring for a reason.
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