Fill in the blank...I am a _______ Democrat

[SaveElmer]

Using the name of a Democrat who most closely matches your world/economic/political view!!!

[JeffR]

1. John Conyers

[babylonsister]

2. Kerry, proudly. If only. All the way. nt

[blm]

47. I'm an Anti-Corruption, Open Government Democrat - so that makes me

a Kerry - Waxman Democrat.

[Stinky The Clown]

3. Pissed off

I am a Pissed Off Democrat .... and I want to fight.

[Qanisqineq]

9. That is exactly what I planned on saying

when I was clicking on the thread. You beat me to it! :hi:

[SaveElmer]

4. I'll start...Hubert Humphrey Democrat...

The best combination of idealism and pragmatism. Turned him into one of the most effective United States Senators in American History. His crowning achievments of course the Nuclear Test Ban treaty and the landmark Civil Rights legislation in 1964...also the originator of the idea that became the Peace Corps, and one of the first to suggest a medical insurance plan for the elderly that became Medicare!

One poll I saw had him behind only Clay, Webster, Calhoun, and Lyndon Johnson (ironically) in the catrgory of greatest Senators of all time!

[Armstead]

32. He'd be branded a "fringe leftist" today (except for Vietnam)

I agree with you about Humphrey.

But he would be branded by the Establishment Democrats and the Media of today as a fringe leftist radical. Al From and the DLC would cite him as the kind of naive leftist that holds back the Democratic Party.

Universal health care for the elderly? How far do you think that would get in today's climate? It's be called socialist and unrealistic by the same Democratic Conventional Thinking who have failed tyo push hard for Universal health care today.

Nuclear Test Ban Treaty? My God, that's almost as bad as saying we had no business going into Iraq.

[SaveElmer]

33. Funny you say that...cause a DLC basher here at DU...

Said that considering yourself a Hubert Humphrey Democrat today was the same as being a Nelson Rockefeller Republican...

Implying Humphrey would be considered a conservative Democrat today...

[Armstead]

38. republicans and Democrats were closer then -- but in a liberal sense

If Rockefeller were around today, he'd probably be consider a Chaffee Republican. Too liberal for the GOP.

IMO, the "center" back then was much further to the left that it is today. Which actually meant it was more in balance. So someone like Humphrey could have been considered "mainstream" Democrat, while espousing positions that are very similar to what "fringe leftists" like Wellstone have advocated in more recent years....And the GOP allowed more moderate conservative positions that were less reactionary.

Think of the reaction today if a program like Medicare were introduced out of the blue. It would never get out of committee.

The real issue -- IMO -- is to restore a center that emulates the positions of someone like Humphrey, rather than allowing right-wing Corporate Conserrvativism to define both parties.

[Hippo_Tron]

70. That person, IMO, is wrong, Hubert Humprey today...

Would be branded as farther left than Ted Kennedy. As would JFK, Lyndon Johnson, and Dweight Eisenhower. Just look at what percentage of their income the rich paid in taxes under their administrations and compare that to today.

[saltpoint]

5. I'm a

strangle-the-Republicans-with-my-bare-hands Democrat.

But to follow the rules, I'd put some of these names in the blank:



Bill Moyers. Mario Cuomo. Barbara Boxer. Bella Abzug.

John Kerry. Bill Bradley. John Edwards. Al Gore.

Barbara Jordan. Robert F. Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Dennis Kucinich. Birch Bayh. Paul Wellstone. Tom Harkin.

Julian Bond. George McGovern. Barack Obama. Mo Udall.

Etc.

[jdadd]

6. Yellow Dog

I am a Yellow dog Democrat....I'll vote for a yellow dog before I vote Republican

[Phredicles]

7. Dennis Kucinich

There was this on-line survey during the '04 primaries, the results of which said I agreed with Dennis Kucinich 100%. I'd actually not heard of him before I took this survey, but I was immediately stuck by his great wisdom.;)

Otherwise, yellow dog, pissed off, wondering where Brutus and Cassius are when you really need them, all of those labels and more apply to me.

[sandnsea]

8. RFK JR

Even though I'm willing to take pragmatic steps towards the dream.

[primative1]

25. I was going to RFK SR ...

lol

[stevedeshazer]

10. *blank*

I am a Democrat.

I am a member of the Democratic Party.

But I admire Dennis Kucinich most.

[longship]

11. Woof! Woof!

[mike_c]

12. kucinich, boxer, waxman, conyers come to mind....

eom

[serryjw]

67. I'll 2nd that!

n/t

[andino]

13. Al Gore....

[nealmhughes]

14. Kucinich.

end of message.

[ce qui la baise1]

15. Fiengold, he's a cross between Dean & Kerry

Speaks the truth is tough & smart. Good at what he does.

[BlueIris]

18. Yeah...'cept for the anti-choice sentiments. Nice try, though.

Feel free to compare Feingold to Dean alllll you want, though. And good luck on here.

[Hippo_Tron]

69. Feingold is solidly pro-choice

[Sherman A1]

22. Feingold

Not because he is a cross between anyone, but because he stood up and called for Censure, with an amazing lack of support by his fellow Democrats.

[elehhhhna]

40. Yep. Feingold.

[RedTail Wolf]

16. proud, win at all cost Democrat.

Used not to be that way, but the damn Repukes have convinced me that we must play the game, and play it dirty if that is what is needed. We MUST win back the Congress and the Presidency or many progressive Dems will go absolutely insane!


Straight party voter here and damn proud of it!



Be Blessed!
RedTail Wolf

[BlueIris]

17. John Kerry.

Kisses, Senator.

[Kiouni]

19. chuck norris

friggin sweet

[benny05]

20. That's an easy one

John Edwards Democrat...as one woman in California said..in running for office

[Blue_State_Elitist]

21. socialist

n/t

[Donald Ian Rankin]

23. Clement Atlee

Not a Democrat, but I'm sure he would have been if he'd been American.

In terms of modern day American politics, the difference in views between the conservative wing of the Democratic party (in which I'm including Nelson, and tentatively Lieberman, but excluding Miller - the litmus test being "will caucus with") and the most liberal Republicans is sufficiently greater than that between the most and least liberal Democrats capable of winning office that I think that winning at any cost is the thing.

[LeftishBrit]

29. I was going to say the same thing!

If, as I understand, there are 'Blair Democrats', why not Attlee Democrats?

But mainly I'm a "Save the World from Bush" supporter!

[dogman]

24. I am a Wes Clark Democrat!

He has revived the interest in national politics that I had in my youth, supporting John Kennedy. That interest died with Kennedy. Wes Clark was also inspired by JFK and seems to carry the vision that JFK had for this country. The fact he is not just another windsock, pandering politician enhances his standing with me.

[globalvillage]

26. John Kerry

[zbdent]

27. F*CKING

[The Sushi Bandit]

60. FU*KING

[RedStateShame]

28. Wellstone

Of course, that's kinda harder to pull off in KY than it is in MN, I guess. And how the hell did that weasel Norm Coleman get that seat?!

[Hippo_Tron]

71. Media spin with regards to his funeral

The speeches that his sons made and the booing of Trent Lott, and not inviting Dick Cheney were all spun by the media as insensitive. Of course the story that the media didn't run is the vicious character assassination campaign that these people were running against Senator Wellstone to try and ruin his political career.

[Armstead]

30. Wellstone

IMO, his positions, courage and honesty and fundamental decebcy are eactly what the Democrats should emulate.

He also appealed to a wide swath of voters, including those who did not agree with him on every issue, because of his integrity.

[lumberjack_jeff]

31. ...proud god-damn left-liberal angry populist unreconstructed...

[SteppingRazor]

34. I am a SteppingRazor Democrat

:D

[citizen snips]

35. Liberal

[buddhamama]

36. pseudo-marxist radical leftist democrat

n/t

[bdamomma]

37. even though they try to smear democrats

I am John Kerry democrat.

[rniel]

39. Howard Dean

BYAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!

[Love Bug]

41. I am a Wellstone Democrat

A proud member of the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party!

[Uncle Joe]

42. Al Gore n/t

[nickshepDEM]

43. William Jefferson Clinton

[wyldwolf]

48. yep.

[calimary]

44. Proud, Liberal, In-Yer-Face, Ninja, Howard Dean, Al Gore Democrat

Unrepentant, militant, Mess-With-Me-At-Your-Frickin'-PERIL Democrat.

[IndianaGreen]

45. Eleanor Roosevelt

with a healthy dose of Eugene Debs, Indiana's most famous socialist!

[LanternWaste]

46. FDR

FDR. No doubt about it, no question about it.

[Larry in KC]

49. I am a Wes Clark Democrat and very proud of it!

[OregonDem]

50. Bill Clinton

One of my biggest regrets in my life is that I voted for Dole when I was 18 instead of Clinton. It was Bush's campaign in 2000 that convinced me that I better belonged with the Democratic Party and I made Gore the first democratic person I ever cast my vote for. I wish I had realized back then how good of a president Clinton really was. Now its much easier for me to see since I can compare the successes of the Clinton presidency with Bush's failed policies.

[ClassWarrior]

51. Democratic

Wow. Surprised no one's said that yet. So obvious. Tho "Wellstone" is close...

NGU.

[deaniac21]

52. very attractive

[ClassWarrior]

53. LOL

Aren't we all? By definition?

B-)

NGU.

[Libby2]

54. pissed off

[Jed Dilligan]

55. Gunpoint.

Driven into the party by the madness of Bush.

[DesertRat]

56. Al Gore

[brentspeak]

57. FDR/Truman/RFK/Humphrey/Teddy

[minnesota_liberal]

58. Feingold

Although, without the rules, I would have said, "pissed-off!"

[slackmaster]

59. libertarian

With a lower-case 'l'.

[flaminbats]

61. Jimmy Carter Democrat..

people blamed Carter for inflation, the Iran hostage crises, and for extreme gas shortages.

But he deserve much of the credit for bringing back all the hostages alive. He deserved credit for overseeing a smaller and more fiscally conservative government than any Republican President since. He deserves credit for being the most moral and honest President elected to that office in 50 years!

If he had been re-elected I believe the national debt would now be half it's current size, that every citizen would have healthcare, and the exploding price of gasoline would have only an unnoticed effect on our economy. Most importantly..we would have never provided the weapons and funds used in organizing the terrorists, to fight the Soviets and who are now fighting us! IMO..9/11 would have never happened, and bin Laden would be nothing more in our history than a failed David Koresh.

[Name removed]

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[windbreeze]

63. -----A Wes Clark-----

Democrat....(with a healthy dose of pissed off, had it up to here, ain't gonna take it no more, ready for a revolution, Democrat...tossed in for good measure)
windbreeze

[ncrainbowgrrl]

64. Sen. Ted Kennedy

[PassingFair]

65. DEAN

[WildEyedLiberal]

66. I am a John Kerry Democrat.

[laugle]

68. CONSERVATIVE.....

[Hippo_Tron]

72. Wellstone Democrat

Someone who had the courage to tell the truth to power even when it wasn't popular.

[dad]

73. Huey Long

[FrenchieCat]

74. I am a Proud and politically involved Wes Clark Democrat

http://www.awesclarkdemocrat.com/2005/08/about_a_wes_clark_democrat.htm
“A Wes Clark Democrat” backs General Clark’s vision for America:

A Voting system that is fair and accurate and ac"countable"

Fair and balanced media with a return to a non conglamorated free press

Long-term fiscal discipline, a balanced federal budget and reduced public debt

Government regulation where necessary to meet public needs

Transparent and accountable government

Protection of civil liberties and constitutional freedoms

Preservation of institutional checks and balances reflecting the will of the majority while safeguarding the rights of the minority

Maximized opportunities for private gain, consistent with concern for the public good

The best business environment in the world - using a variety of positive incentives to keep American jobs and businesses here, attract business from abroad, and to encourage the creation of new jobs, principally through the efforts of small business

Recapture money from tax cuts for the wealthy, families making over $200,000 annually, and use it to create jobs

American technology and market-based approaches to meet air pollution challenges with innovative, job-creating solutions; crack down on corporate polluters

Restore America's position as a good and respected member in the community of nations, with productive international alliances and trading partners

Fundamental educational skills and access to further educational development throughout their lives for every American; Universal College Grant covering first two years of college; State and Local Tax Rebate Fund dedicated to education and training

Transition to a single-payer health care system. Promotion of physical vigor and good health through public health measures and improved diagnostics; and preventive and continuing health care to extend longevity and productivity to our natural limits

Strengthened retirement security, simply because it is right

Revival of a national spirit of service and true patriotism

Strong security and defense capabilities backing a foreign policy of committed diplomatic engagement; military force only, only, only as a last resort

Cooperative, global approach to meeting environmental challenges, including global warming, energy depletion and human rights abuse.

[darkism]

75. Sanders

In that I'm more of a socialist, but if I were a politician I'd caucus with the Dems.

[leftofthedial]

76. Kucinich

it's all about the worker

[eridani]

77. Kucinich/Wellstone/Feingold n/t

[bklyncowgirl]

78. Here's a few Democrats I admire and why I admire them

There's no single political leader that I'd pledge allegiance--nobody's perfect--to but I have to admire the following:

Al Gore:
Right on Global Warming before it was fashionable. Right on the Iraq war before it was fashionable and an outspoken supporter of the rights of all Americans. Has the personal conviction and will to rise from the ashes of what has to be the most bitter disappointment anyone could face and find a new and creative way to work for the things he believes in.

Howard Dean:
Right on the Iraq war before it was fashionable, budget balancing, straight talking economic populist with a passion for health care. Was able to put aside his bitterness at the fall of his presidential campeign and work hard for the man who beat him and the party that some say stabbed him in the back.

Russ Feingold:
Right on the Patriot Act from the very beginning, Right on wiretapping, right on campeign finance reform and not afraid to stand alone while the rest of the party puts their fingers to the wind.

Bill Clinton:
I don't admire his politics as much as I admire his ability to continue to work single mindedly for the good of the country while facing vicious attacks about his personal life and integrity.

John Conyers:
Dogged integrity and a passion for the truth. What's not to love.

Rush Holt:
Right on electronic voting machines before it was fashionable--and besides who else has a bumber sticker that says "My Congressman IS a rocket scientist" Proud to be able to vote for him in New Jersey.

Brian Schweitzer:
Outspoken feisty populist who shows that a liberal message properly presented CAN play in rural states. A REAL cowboy. Besides, I absolutely love his dog.

There are more but unfortunately I have to go to work to pay my exorbitant broadband charges.

[robcon]

79. Clinton

Bill Clinton was one of the best presidents of the 20th century, and Hillary Clinton will be a terrific president.