Why Senator Reid is the perfect example for other Democrats

[rpannier]

While it is early in the new congress, Senator Reid and Sen Boxer have shown what many DUers have known all along, "You offer no quarter and no apologies to your opposition. You take the fight to them. Even if it means risking loss." So far I think Reid is hitting about .800. He's got the repukes in a defensive retreat-style mode. As many concerns as I had about the Nevada Senator when he was chosen (anti-choice, etc) I must say I am thrilled at his strategy which is attack, attack, attack.
This should be a lesson fo any Democrat running. Get out front. Attack early, defend your position briefly and attack again. Kinda like what former Pres Clinton did in 92.

[LittleClarkie]

1. I've been liking Durbin, Byrd, Kennedy and Kerry as well

Even Biden gets a cookie for his performance last week.

[KT2000]

2. good post!

and I agree with your assessment of Reid. Where the Repugs have staked out territory - "values" etc. He knows we are right on those issues and points that out. He is taking back OUR issues from the repugs.

Never will forget his filibuster for hours and hours - reading from his own book. I really like the guy. He even looks like the most honest, straight talking guy in the Senate.

[w13rd0]

3. Furthermore...

...he demonstrates something else, something important, that often we would like to gloss over. Reid doesn't agree with the "party line" on all positions, but he can still fight, he can still unite. We can be a big tent and still be principled. We can disagree and still cooperate.

[acmejack]

5. Great point!

It is so easy to forget, but there is more that unites us than there is which divides us.

[Ironpost]

4. Be sure of yourself, be confident and don't give up for a fu*king moment

And don't worry about what you say, for you know the rove machine will attack you on all fronts no matter. Head up and shoulders back, pride foremost.

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[rpannier]

8. I suppose you'd prefer Daschle?

Maybe we could lose 5 or 6 more seats in the senate and be a REAL minority party at 39 senators.

[Paul Dlugokencky]

10. Mais pourquoi ?

So what if he's a Morman? What leads you to call him "woman hating"? What have I missed here?



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[patricia92243]

7. Nice, positive post. Thanks. n/t

[Mass]

9. Attack only works when you stand firm

Reid is too quick to compromise on issues.

[Blue Topaz]

11. I too was very concerned about Reid at first

I have been thrilled with his performance so far. Not perfect, but for a mild-mannered Mr. Rogers-looking guy, he has been a take charge guy. He has corralled the Dems into a solid coalition of opposition to Repukes and has not minced words. Called Greenspan a "hack", threatened to shut down the Senate if Frist goes nukuler, and just today said Repukes would have to live with their divisive language from now until doomsday. Go Harry!

[cindyw]

12. I don't think Reid is anti-choice. I think he is just pro-life.

Maybe someone could show me otherwise, but I think he is just like many of us who are opposed to abortion, but think it should stay legal.

[SHRED]

13. Reid is comprimising on Judicial appointments

He said he will allow 2 up for vote if the repukes agree to drop the Nuclear Option.

Yeah...what a fucking tiger!

[ohioan]

14. Not true!

This has been reported in the press, but it is not true. Reid has NOT offered to give up any judges.

Notice the only attribution in these stories are "insiders" and "sources," etc.

The Republicans have been planting this kind of stuff for the past few weeks hoping it will get legs and both put the Democrats on the defensive and weaken their resolve. I think some wobbly-kneed Dems may be going along with these stories in order to get themselves off the hook.

Don't fall for the okie doke!!!

[SHRED]

15. OK

I will try
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=703318

[ohioan]

16. From your link . . .

"In private talks with Majority Leader Bill Frist, the Senate's top Democrat has indicated a willingness to allow confirmation of at least two of President Bush's seven controversial appeals court nominees, but only as part of a broader compromise requiring Republicans to abandon threats to ban judicial filibusters, officials said Monday.

"At the same time he offers to clear two nominees to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals for approval, officials said Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., wants a third appointee to be replaced by an alternative who is preferred by Michigan's two Democratic senators.

The officials spoke only on condition of anonymity, citing the confidential nature of the conversations between the two leaders."

Notice that ABC doesn't identify these "officials" or even indicate over what they "officiate." Are they party "officials" and if so, which party? Are they "officials" of the Senate, i.e., the leaders' security detail or maybe a couple of Senate clerks?

And notice that these stories about "deals" don't ever involve the Republicans offering up any compromise? Just the Democrats caving in?

Be very wary of this kind of planted "intelligence" . . .

[Stinky The Clown]

17. As those who posted before me said, 'Not True' ........ consider this:

If Sen. Fristian had a lock on hiz judges, why would he be negotiating with Reid? Reid's doing a great Chesire Cat imitation right now. Or maybe that's the spider who talked to the fly. In any case, let Reid do his work instead of looking for fault while the ball's still in play.

For a clue to what else the good Senator Prizefighter is up to, check out this recent but apparntly unnoticed thread right here on the ol' Democratic Underground .... http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1744378

I think Nevada's Mafia eating Golden Glover knows exactly what he's doing.

[pazarus]

18. yeah Reid is a great example

but what he does is difficult, and can't be done successfully by everyone. His quotes are so clear, completely filled with common sense. I think he has been much more effective than Boxer, who is using a similar strategy. She has been doing the right things, but hasn't been as convincing. As much as it's a strategy, it's also just the man. I have been so glad he took over the Senate, it is certainly a silver lining to losing Daschle's seat.