GD challenge: say something nice about another candidate

[truthspeaker]

As most of you know, I'm backing Dean for the Democratic nomination. But in light of all the acrimony, I'd like to take this opportunity to say something nice about one or more of the other candidates, and invite everyone else to do the same.

Wesley Clark: I think his military career would have a lot of credibility with swing voters, especially those who succumbed to the post-9/11 fear-mongering. From what I have heard and read he is able to make pointed, eloquent criticisms of Bush's foreign policy, particularly in regards to the Iraq debacle.

Dennis Kucinich: He said marijuana should be legalized and regulated like alcohol. 'Nuff said.

[wryter2000]

1. Easy

There are lots and lots of great things I could say about many of our candidates. Here's one...

I love Al Sharpton's answer to the question of separation of church and state. Coming from a reverend, it was especially sweet.

[Mountainman]

2. In another debate they asked what is the first thing they would do as

President and Sharpton siad he would make sure Bush got all of his stuff out of the house. Man that was funny.

[LittleDannySlowhorse]

19. I remember that

That was priceless. the man is a national treasure.

[ShimokitaJer]

21. Did anyone see Sharpton on Daily Show Wednesday night?

It was a repeat of an interview with Stephen Colbert, and it was hysterical. Sharpton started off seriously, then realized partway through what was happening and just went with it. That man is sharp as a tack.

[ShimokitaJer]

24. I believe every single candidate...

believes they have the best interest of the American people at heart

[damnraddem]

3. I'm a Deaniebopper.

Kucinich: As Molly Ivins notes, he's got great perspectives -- I wish I could support him for 2004.

Mosley-Braun: Says needed things -- it's good she's in the race.

Sharpton: Says needed things -- it's good she's in the race.

Clark: His military record makes him a possible good running mate for Dean, despite Clark's position on Iraq.

[Bill McBlueState]

4. Dick Gephardt

* is a miserable failure! What a great line.

Clark: He's not my favorite, but he's going to make Bush look like, well, a miserable failure if they end up debating next fall. I think he can command the respect of the American people in a way Bush only pretends to.

[RBHam]

5. I think John Edwards is a likable guy...

Maybe in 2008.

[truthspeaker]

6. John Kerry

called a fucked up situation a fucked up situation.

[RebelOne]

7. I have nothing bad to say about any of the candidates.

Because I will vote for anybody but the chimp.

[Joe_VB]

8. Everybody

I love em all. Just think, this time next year one of these people will be gathering their cabinet together and planning their inauguration(spelling). I'm not going to miss this parade.

Any Democrat 2004

[PatGund]

9. Not hard to do....

Dean - good ideas, solid head on his shoulders. Willing to tell it like it is.

Kerry - Also strikes me as a good choice, seems fair and resonable.

Kucinich - What little I've seen, I liked.

All the rest, save Liberman, I don't know much about.

[GainesT1958]

10. I'll start with an easy one...

(But you'd never guess, right?:eyes: )

John Edwards--We have a Dem. senator who's relatively young, with a correspondingly fresh perspective on things. He wasn't from the "traditional" N.C. Dem. establishment, and this helped him win votes which may well have gone to his opponent otherwise. His populist background--as a personal injury attorney--and his working-class upbringing have given him wide appeal here among blue-collar workers (many of whom are unemployed in N.C. right now) who've often voted Repub for Federal offices in recent years.

I think a lot of John Edwards; he presents a far more favorable face of North Carolina to the nation than one we've been forced to endure in the Senate for so long (Jesse Helms). I've often told people around here who ask me "Why aren't you backing Edwards?" that "I like John Edwards so much, I wish he'd stick around as my senator!", and I really mean that--unless, of course, he's chosen to be on the ticket, which would also make me EXCEEDINGLY happy!

B-)

[theivoryqueen]

11. "something nice about another candidate..."

kidding - okay, Carol Mosely Braun has a reassuring face, she'd be the candidate I'd want with me if I was dying from Cancer. Kucinich has a very interesting last name - I think I'd pick his name for scrabble tiles. Mr. Dean seems very energetic, I'd vote him most likely to jog at a steady pace at 5 am in the morning. Gen. Clark has great eyes and hair, very dynamic that silver and blue combo - he gets the GQ cover! Sen. Lieberman does resemble an elf, so in the spirit of X-mas, I'd name him the most seasonable. Umm... Oh yes, the Rev. Sharpton has certainly lost weight, I applaud his healthy initiatives. I love the fact that Sen. Kerry and his wife have such a playful, committed marraige - he seems to really glow when he's with her. Sen. Edwards is young and cute, and I suppose if they were all single, I'd pick him to date. Lastly, I am sure Rep. Gephardt is kind enough to understand I am too tired to carry on.

[Ficus]

12. challenge

say one thing good about ALL the candidates.


Dean: He has the most fantastic campaign I've seen in a while. I also like his willingness to stand up for himself.

Gephardt: He was against NAFTA from the start. Old school, but he's always been there.

Kerry: Another old school guy, who has always been there for us. By far, the most "presidential" and practical foreign policy experience (beyond military matters).

Edwards: He's the son of a mill worker. Can't be against that, huh? Well, I also like his education plans.

Mosley-Braun: By far the classiest, and most overlooked.

Sharpton: The sharpest wit I've seen from a politician in a LONG time. Besides, I agree with him on many issues.

Lieberman: I don't agree with him on much, but he's principled. He sticks to his guns and his beliefs.

Clark: I like his theme of a call to national service. Very Kennedy-like. I also think he brings a lot of credibility to military issues, and credibility to social programs that the military uses (such as affirmative action)

Kucinich: I cannot say enough about this guy. This is the true campaign of the "people versus the powerful." I think his smackdown of Koppel the other night was a defining moment of not just his campaign, but of our field.

[PurityOfEssence]

13. Gephardt really, actually, gives a damn

And I mean that sincerely. Whatever problems I have with him are more rooted in personality issues, and even those are not "bad" as much as they're just "ill suited to the job".

He's not just the band-aid old-liberal union-sucker that many would dismiss him as, he's sincerely concerned about the working class and poor, and he wants this country to work for all.

He's been a friend to the have-nots all his life, and he's taken it on the chin and tried to do the right thing.

[redqueen]

14. I'll say something nice about all of them.

Sharpton: He is a skilled public speaker and seems to have a better grasp of the issues than many established politicians. He is also very good at getting his message out in 'sound bite' form - a big plus in today's culture.

Kerry: He has a tremendously respectable record, and has a history of doing the right thing and being a thoughtful leader.

Dean: He can motivate people like few others. He speaks to issues people care about and gets them personally invested.

Clark: He has an excellent resume and seemingly a truly compassionate heart.

Gephardt: His record on labor rights is nearly unmatched. He had the courage to fight his own president on NAFTA and for that I'm eternally grateful to him.

Edwards: He is a self-made man. His experience as a lawyer shows his mind works in a very logical reasoned way. Also he's cute. ;)

Mosely-Braun: She brings a breath of fresh (feminine) air to the debates, and has a good grasp of what's needed in order to implement a fair and humane health care system.

Lieberman: He has a solid record on some liberal issues. He's not a Republican.

:D

:grouphug:

[Ficus]

25. missed one

nt

[redqueen]

33. Awwww, gimme some credit

The OP asked for compliements about 'another' candidate. I read that as someone other than the one you support.

Maybe I was wrong... :shrug:

But since you ask... :)

Kucinich: He's the way of the future. He's willing to confront the forces that have made America less than what it once was. He's got a better grasp of the interconnectedness of this planet and its people than any other politician, ever. He's able to lead, as evidenced by his mustering his colleagues in the House to vote against the IWR. He's posessed of an immeasurable amount of personal integrity -- his 'rule' about reading a bill before he votes on it can be called naive, but it's really about an abiding respect for the people he works for - US!

In short, he rocks my socks off, and he'd be the best political leader ever to grace the world stage.

Hope that wasn't too over the top. :D

[ThirdWheelLegend]

15. Sharpton and Braun are great candidates!

I like Kerry too!

TWL

[Rowdyboy]

16. Dean excites PASSION from his supporters...

In todays climate, that is a rare and precious commodity.

[LittleDannySlowhorse]

17. Gladly

Wesley Clark: Rhodes scholar, distinguished military record, what's not to like?

John Edwards: Frames the issues of the (mis)distribution of wealth under this administration better than any candidate I've ever heard in my life.

Dick Gephardt: Long and distinguished career of fighting the good fight for the labor unions.

John Kerry: Brings both military experience and a distinguished 30+ year record as a champion of liberal causes to the table. He would make a formidable opponent to Bush, and probably an excellent president.

Dennis Kucinich: Walks it like he talks it, and is obviously very genuine about his beliefs --- he backs it up with actions. I feel personally that he's about 20 years (at least) ahead of his time, and in that sense he's the truest "progressive" of the bunch.

Joe Lieberman: Has a long and distinguished career promoting democratic (and Democratic) values, and although I don't agree with his stand on many social issues, he is obviously a man of deep conviction who is willing to speak his mind even to a room full of people who are booing him.

Carol Mosley-Braun: Is able to frame the debate about where this country is going, socially, economically, and otherwise, in very human, individualized terms that are very easy for anyone listening to relate to.

Al Sharpton: The most straightforward and passionate of all the candidates. He does not temper his views one bit, and as such introduces things to the debate that others are afraid to say. Also gets the best lines in during the debates.

HONORABLE MENTION
Graham: Instantly likeable and amiable, and with a visible sense of putting his country and his party first.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

18. Easy.

Wesley Clark: Little baggage. Being a southerner and an ex-general may bring in "moderate" voters. Has spoken out against the Iraq "war" and occupation. May be electable.

Dennis Kucinich: The conscience of the Democratic Party. Unfortunately, he appears extremely unlikely to be nominated because he is "too liberal" in the eyes of the right wing.

Sharpton: Speaking out for liberal policies, the poor, and the disenfranchised.

Mosely-Braun: A quiet voice of reason. Unfortunately ignored by the media and most Democrats.

Lieberman: (Yes, Lieberman). Unlike the others who voted for the IWR he is unapologetic about it now that it has become popular to do so. At least he's not trying to cover his tracks. I would never vote for him, but I have to respect his integrity.

I'm a late-comer to Dean. But, he has stirred up the grassroots, energized the left, and has the grit to carry the fight to Bush. I think that he is probably the only candidate that can win because he's tough.

[GreenPartyVoter]

20. I like Lieberman least but I will say

that I think he has worked hard in the civil rights area for a very long time.

[K8-EEE]

30. OK, Right On....

I couldn't think of anything nice to say about him, there ya go!

[bushisanidiot]

22. Dean Supporter Here

I like all the candidates and would vote for whomever wins the nom.

Kerry - good looking, good military record, experience in washington d.c. politics, good choice all the way around.

gep - he really projects the family man image, i love his family, he's seems like a pure, decent human being, much experience in d.c. politics.

edwards - again, a good looking guy (sorry, people but a lot of people vote based on that sort of thing), i love that picture of him changing his kid's diapers :) he's a GREAT speaker and will make a great president someday.

clark - i was skeptical of him at first, but i've been listening to him. i seems to have a delicate voice, but once he gets going he makes some very good points. his military background is a definite plus all the way around... a good counter to president AWOL/Deserter.

CMB - oh, how i would love for her to be president. i'm actually thinking of voting for her just to send a message that a woman CAN win. she's a great speaker, very charming. i'm hoping that the ticket ends up being Dean/Clark and that CMB is chosen as SOS. She'd be great. :)

Kucinich - very passionate, honest man. he hasn't said one thing yet that i disagree with. i would not waste any of my time trying to dig up dirt on him just because he isn't my pick for democratic nominee. i wouldn't waste my time digging up dirt on any dem for that matter. i would vote for kucinich in a heart beat if won the nomination.

Al Sharpton - slap that donkey's ass! i love him!! he is the highlight of the debates, IMHO. i'll never forget his moment with j.c. watts outside the repuke 2000 convention where j.c. was denying that such a thing as racial profiling existed and good 'ol Rev. Sharpton handed him his card and told him to give him a call when he get's pulled over after the convention for "driving while black". hahahahahaha!! I'd love to what Al could do as president.

Lieberman - I like his wife. he seems like a decent guy and I would vote for him if he were in the presidential election.

[lastliberalintexas]

23. All of them

Any one of them can beat Shrub next year, and will be a much better president and leader of this country. They are all good and decent people whose hearts are in the right place and who want to put the country first- rather than the corporatism of this administration.

None of them is perfect, they are all human after all. But they all have more compassion and empathy in a single eyelash than Shrub has in his entire body.

[K8-EEE]

26. Great Thread!

I'll support any of them so will say something nice about all of them:

Gephart: Supports lesbian daughter's rights

Kerry: Said GWB fucked up the war

Kucinich: Justifiably proud and unafraid about his liberal views

Bruan: She's out there holding her own with the guys and speaking out for us females

Sharpton: Funny, witty, livens up the debates

Dean: Voices the anger a lot of us feel about the war

Clark: A true military hero who has shown extreme courage under fire. The comparison to Pres AWOL, I believe, is devestating.

[K8-EEE]

28. Oh And Edwards!!

Has to potential to truly untied instead of divide. Takes the high road in debates. I like him!

[11 Bravo]

27. Hell, I can even say something nice about *.

I'm willing to bet that at least 50% of the time the dumb sonuvabitch remembers to wipe his ass after he shits.

[redqueen]

35. Well let's be fair, since this thread is about saying nice things...

I'll play the Pollyanna, and say:

George Bush is not Hitler, so there's that. Also, based on Molly Ivins' opinions, I will venture to say he's probably a pretty affable guy in person. :)

[mkultra]

29. All better than a monkey

Im a dean supporter.

Wesley Clark - strong enough to win, balanced and experienced.
Howard Dean - curageous enough to move in the right direction
John Edwards - pure harted
Dick Gephardt - hmmm
John Kerry - nobodies bitch
Dennis Kucinich - peaceful and moral
Joe Lieberman - well centered
Carol Moseley Braun - smart as a whip
Al Sharpton - unafraid

[mmonk]

31. Howard Dean

for having the guts on speaking out early and loud against the Iraq war. Also, for his support of children with learning disabilities.

[Spazito]

32. I LOVE this thread!

Thanks to all who posted, it was refreshing and enlightening!

[sandnsea]

34. Lots of good things

Clark is brilliant and I think he is running because he is genuinely distraught at the direction this country is taking. He may well be the right candidate because the right will not be able to attack a General as readily as other "liberals".

Edwards is charming and engaging. I think he is genuinely outraged at the power of the corporations and would be a genuine opposition to Bush's money interests.

Gephardt is a traditional union Democrat. He supports the working family and could also put up a genuine opposition to Bush and his corporate/global interests.

Dean is running a bold, new campaign. Because of his campaign strategy, he could be the only one to deflect the Rovian machine.

Lieberman is a strong centrist Democrat who doesn't back off of his beliefs one little bit. If the left decided a Democrat is better than Bush, he might possibly be able to unify that supposedly critical centrist vote.

Dennis is genuine and sees a totally new view of life on the planet. A view where we all care for each other instead of competing with each other.

Carol is warm and sincere. If women got behind her as bringing calm discourse to the world, she could be an intimidating candidate.

Al is Al. Speaks straight to the point and doesn't mince words. Is willing to take anybody on and that's great!

They all have good points!

[Zomby Woof]

36. that is what the Daily Democrat is for

I make sure to post something in ALL of them, every day. I like that feature, and if you do, please be sure to let Skinner know. :thumbsup: