Reccomend this thread if you love Senator Harkin

[SHRED]

If we could only turn back time and elect Tom as our President.
I remember catching grief for my "Harkin for President" bumper sticker but I displayed it proudly and history has proven me correct in my choice.

Goodbye Senator...you will be missed!


Tom Harkin for President 1992 Campaign Brochures:

TOM HARKIN'S FIVE-POINT PLAN FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH

1. End George Bush's supply-side, trickle-down, tax-breaks-for-the-rich economics.

2. Use Tom Harkin's INVESTMENT BASED ECONOMICS to invest in America -- our workers, our schools, health care and our infrastructure.

3. Stop subsidizing the defense of our allies. And use that money here at home. Invest in America.

4. Get tough on trade and stop exporting American jobs to foreign countries.

5. Help America's working families with national health care, parental leave, child care and pay equity.

http://www.4president.org/brochures/tomharkin1992brochure.htm


---

[UTUSN]

1. R#12 & K for, well this news kills the glow over CHAMBLISS's departure. n/t

[judesedit]

2. One problem. Prez can't do it by himself. Needs Congress. So he would be in the same boat O is

[moondust]

3. Big K/R

Really hate to see Tom go.

[senseandsensibility]

4. I'll rec and kick it too, and add a memory....

The first time I saw or knew of Tom Harkin was when he spoke at Paul Wellstone's funeral. He gave a populist, barnburner speech. You know, the kind that isn't allowed on corporate media. I didn't realize how hungry I was for such a speech, such a vision of the world. I loved it. Then the camera turned to Bill and Hillary in the audience and they were laughing with delight at his words as well. Tom Harkin was a breath of fresh air and a window into what our party could be, with a little more courage.

[antigop]

8. I remember that speech. It was great. K&R nt

[Proletariatprincess]

5. Me too.

I supported Harkin in 1992 and was deeply disappointed with Bubba Clinton.
Harkin is one of the few strong Labor Union supporters left....in fact, he may be the last in congress. Sad to see him go, and with him the hope that congress will ever respect the rights of working people in the USA in y lifetime.

[colsohlibgal]

6. Great 5 Step Plan

This isn't rocket science. Our nation is crumbling in all directions so rich people can keep a few more billions/millions while we go about wars and empire building - all the while creating future terrorists. It makes me a bit nuts that more people can't grasp this.

[nick of time]

7. Really disappointed to see him retire,

understand why, but still disappointed.
Hope another Dem. of his caliber steps up to run for his seat, we need more like thinking Dems in the Senate and less RW repukes.

[ProSense]

9. More recently:

Harkin’s Rebuild America Act Builds Economy for 99%
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002493939

Could have used more advocacy.

[progressoid]

10. Damn skippy. He makes this DUer proud to be an Iowan.

[rurallib]

11. He sure does

his staff has always been incredibly helpful.
He really pushed health care.

[northoftheborder]

12. I've always loved this Senator, and I wish he could be mine.

[Sophie22]

13. He's been my senator forever, it seems like

I sure hope we get one who works just as hard for us. I will miss him. He is a stand-up guy.

[historylovr]

14. Rec. Sad to see him go.

[dmosh42]

15. Probably comletely frustrated with some fellow Dem senators cave on filibuster. One of the good guys

[decayincl]

16. This Iowan,

All of Iowa, and the country will miss him. We need more like him. Good Job Senator.

[supercats]

17. Tom Harkin Makes Sense

I only wish Obama would adopt Tom Harkin's Five-Point Plan For Economic Growth and muscle it through congress somehow. If he did our country would mend in a hurry.

[Joey Liberal]

18. Hate to see him leave

He'll probably be replaced by a republican.

[fadedrose]

19. k

[iandhr]

20. Thank you for your service Senator.

[WillyT]

21. K & R !!!

[barbiegeek]

22. I could cry-I love Tom

[limpyhobbler]

23. Yep. We need a time machine to go back to 1992 and switch our Presidential Primary votes to Harkin.

To think I volunteered a lot for Bill Clinton in the 1992 NH primary. Looking back that was a big error. Clinton was the one that really cemented the corporate sell-off of the Democratic Party. We've seen the results of the corporate policies on trade and de-regulation over these past 20 years. And the result has been nothing less than a decimation of the American middle class.

[SHRED]

24. +100

[antigop]

46. + 100 (Watch it, limpy -- you'll be called a hater or something.) nt

[jcboon]

25. I love you Senator Harkin!

[KT2000]

26. Great for healthcare!

Thank you Senator.

[mtasselin]

27. MISSED

This man will truly be missed by all, Good Luck Senator Harkin

[Laelth]

28. Proud to be rec. #100. n/t

-Laelth

[dsc]

29. I love him and will miss him

but in 1992 he downright horrid on gay rights.

[watch the sky]

30. great tribute to the Senator

and he will be missed by many of us, I think. Hope he enjoys his retirement and lives for many more years.

[Cha]

31. I'm very grateful to Senator Harkin's contribution

to our country.

Here's to Iowa electing some of that "new generation of Democrats" that Harkin refered to in his reason for leaving.

CUMMING, Iowa — Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin says he will not seek re-election in 2014.

The 73-year-old Harkin tells The Associated Press in an interview, "It's just time to step aside," because by the time he would finish a sixth term, he would be 81.

Harkin said it would also allow a new generation of Democrats to seek higher office.

The announcement comes as a surprise, considering he had $2.7 million in his campaign war chest and was planning a fundraiser next month.

Harkin played a lead role in urging the Senate's more liberal members to back the 2010 health care bill.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/26/tom-harkin-retiring_n_2557708.html

[nradisic]

32. Progressive Senator

He will be sorely missed in the Senate...we need more like him.

[NeeDeep]

33. The Senate is being body-snatched!!!

I feel like running up some freeway and shouting about pods and emotionless beings taking over. Protecting us from beings who are killing our humanity just got to be too much for Harkin. Good-bye true believer.

[eridani]

34. Question for Iowans

Can you elect someone else as good?

[Iwillnevergiveup]

35. Senator Harkin

A great Hawkeye and American. One of the most outstanding senators ever - populist! Any cool family members who could step in for you, Senator? You will be sorely missed.

[Peregrine Took]

36. He would have been a great president. N/t

[BlueMTexpat]

37. Harkin is a good and decent man,

admirable and a great advocate, not only for Iowa but for all who are vulnerable.

Hopefully, there will be a good Dem - and there ARE a lot of good Dems in Iowa - to take up his mantle.

But he will be sorely missed by all liberals.

[JNelson6563]

38. I will never forget

the speech he gave at his friend Paul Wellstone's memorial.

Thank you Senator, for everything!

Julie

[Little Star]

39. k&r He will be missed for sure!

[CTyankee]

40. "George Herbert Hoover Bush"!!!

That was his best line evah!

[Inspired]

41. I'm so proud to call him my Senator.

He will be surely missed.

Bruce Braley needs to run for his seat. Go Bruce!

[bemildred]

42. Enjoy your retirement, Sir.

-- A past & present supporter

[emulatorloo]

43. One of the very best Senators we have - going to really miss him.

[efilon]

44. I blame

Harry Reid. Even though Tom did finally vote for Reid's "compromise" I think the fact that Reid let McConnell and the Repubs have a way to continue to obstruct legislation was the final straw for Tom. Wishing him happiness in his retirement. Maybe he will run for governor?????? One can wish.

[FailureToCommunicate]

45. He came SO CLOSE to being picked as Al Gore's running mate...

Alas, the rest is history.

[FailureToCommunicate]

47. Senator Harkin will always be cheered for helping make THIS day possible...

Thank you Senator!

[KamaAina]

48. A friend is the head of his HELP Committee staff.

There is no better advocate on the Hill for people with disabilities. His brother Frank was Deaf; he knows Americxan Sign Language.

[Richlu]

49. You will be missed!

Thank you for your true progressive work in congress! So inspiring and hope-giving.

[juajen]

50. I love Tom Harkin, but I am dismayed that we have senators leaving when

Obama and our country need them. Of course, without filibuster reform, how much good could he do?

[longship]

51. Recommend? Or Reccomend?

I can't choose between them. Which one?