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Comments: JJ afterthoughts

Chris,
I couldn't disagree with you more regarding the message of Mark Warner. His DLC fiscal responsibilty speech was the least inspiring I've heard. This from a man who made millions in telcom and left early for a very dubious reason. I'd have bought his story had I not also read how he was stumping for his hand picked successer for Gov. the very next day.

If this man wants to be President, he surely wouldn't get my support. The whole thing could easily be lumped into 2 words "sell out". I'm sick an tired of lame middle of the road messages. By way of correction, Mark Taylor isn't the only one in the room who raised money. I sat a table of ladies who raised a pile of money, only to have the guest speacker marginalize them with his so called "litmus" test.

You know some times it's hard to be a Democrat, or the minority opinion. Why on earth would I want to be "republican lite". Apparently you are too young to remember real struggle and having the strength of your convictions.

Also, I thought the fact that over 50% of the attendees bolted after his speech was rude. It was incredible to me that they all had to be home by 9:00. Sen Cleland and Comm. Irvin deserived better.

Posted by Jules at March 21, 2005 11:32 AM

I didn't say Mark was the only one who raised money, just pointed out that he raised over 50% of the money, as he has also done in 2003 and 2004 when he raised over 65% of the money in each year. Of course others have raised money -- everyone at the dinner paid for either a ticket or a table so by definition is a fundraiser.

As far as an abortion litmus test, Warner was not calling for a litmus test, in fact he was asking that there not be a litmus test. I agree with this. I want pro-choice people to call the Democratic Party home, but I don't want the Democratic Party to be known as the pro-choice or pro-life party, generally. I refer you to the (at least) 150 out of 159 counties where a majority of the citizens think of themselves as pro-life (or at least pro-life in most circumstances).

There is one area we are in complete agreement on -- people leaving early. Obviously I am touched by the personal story and history of Tommy Irvin, and I thought receiving the award was a great part of the evening. Shame on everyone who cut out.

Posted by chris at March 21, 2005 06:43 PM

Thanks for the kind words Chris. I keep meaning to come up and introduce myself at one of these Dem events, but you keep slipping away. Sorry I missed you again. I wanted to thank you in person for helping sort out the FCDP link.

Posted by MelGX at March 21, 2005 11:39 PM

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