Reply #6: The e-mail list is a start

[politicasista]

I agree with wisteria, he must have a answer for why he is best suited to lead this country. There are those who just want him to "crawl under a rock after caving in" therefore, he must be clear on why he wants to run again.

One of the best strategies is hiring consultants that must be tough, firm, and aggressive when the candidate is under attack. The flip-flop, "voted for the war" charges are examples. I know people bring up the Smear Boat Liars as an example, but Kerry needs to go outside of the beltway for campaign help.

Plus, he must reach out to minorities before the primaries, particularly African-Americans who felt slighted during the campaign and general election. He also must counter attacks from those who say that he owes them an apology for not caring about the black vote, and that it was all just lip service (i.e. concession). He should communicate (connect?) with those as to why he would be good for Black America as Bill Clinton was. (Some think General Clark has the upper hand in this area :shrug: ).

The filibuster was good, but I don't think many AA paid attention with the exception of the NAACP. Recognizing the accomplishments of Jackie Robinson and Rosa Parks, and doing commentaries and press from Blackamericaweb.com to Chicago Defender is a start.

I know a lot of what I mentioned was ignored by the media and a weak democratic party. A blogger at kerrygoddess' site mentioned something that JK and Momma T could do to connect with AA: Just tell THEIR story, not through the eyes of pundits or insiders, just in their own words in a non patronizing way (something Kerry was accused of during the campaign). I think as karen as said, this idea, along with Alex's film, could humanize them as just likable, ordinary people. Many heard alot about JK and Momma T, only to buy into what the corporate media spin that they were "boring, stiff, aloof, and elitists."

I know I am rambling. I don't want to be too negative cause I like Kerry and Momma T. :)