Port Townsend attorney to challenge Rep. Dicks for Democratic nomination

[Fireweed247]

PORT TOWNSEND — Activist lawyer Paul Richmond made it official on the Jefferson County Courthouse steps Tuesday morning: He's challenging longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks for the 6th District Congressional seat.
"I think there is a real need for someone to run against Mr. Dicks," said Richmond, 46, who is running as a Democrat. Richmond was joined by his wife, Hannah McFarland, in making the announcement.
Richmond contends that Dicks, also a Democrat, no longer serves the people and has become entrenched with Washington, D.C.'s political elite....

Richmond in January stood before the City Council, helping to convince its members to delay an ordinance that would prevent the homeless from camping in Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park....

As a former supporter of Dennis Kucinich for president, he also spoke as an uncommitted Democrat during the Jefferson County presidential caucuses in Port Townsend.

Richmond supports the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq as soon as possible.

Dicks supports a phased withdrawal of troops.

"Because special interests are running our country, we're watching our country be destroyed," Richmond said.

"Because we're in an unnecessary war, we're taking on trillions in debt, while many of our soldiers go to Moneytree to survive week to week."

http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20080319/NEWS/803190306

This is what needs to happen in every district with an incumbent Dem who refuses to listen to the will of the people.
We need Kucitizens to run with the same platform so that we can cut the funding to Iraq and pass HR676 and finally provide real health CARE *not insurance* to the American people. Ron Paul people are organizing to take back the Republican party, but where is the will to change the Democratic Party?

[ellenfl]

1. washington state

"said Richmond, 46, who is running as a Democrat"

does that mean that he is NOT a democrat? we don't need any more dinos.

ellen fl

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

2. Kudos to Richmond

we must make our DINO reps accountable for their actions. Hope Richmond wins.

[Bonobo]

3. Man, I thought that said "Pete Townshend"... Gotta start wearing those reading glasses.

[MiniMe]

5. Well, I didn't think he was talking about a congressman's name

So you aren't alone. :rofl:

[Fireweed247]

6. hey that would be cool!

Pete Townshend for Congress!

[Fireweed247]

4. another great candidate in WA

Cheryl Crist

http://www.cristforcongress.us/

When I am in Congress, and the Iraq War stops being our priority, here is what the Third District will stand for:

* Universal Health Care. We need a single-payer system to preserve choice and lower cost.
* Renewable Energy. We need a national commitment that will end foreign energy dependence.
* Restore the Constitution. We need to secure again for all Americans privacy, civil rights, and the rule of law.
* Public Campaign Financing. We need to invest in democracy so that all voices can be heard, not just lobbyists
* Out of Iraq NOW. We need to end the Iraq war immediately, to stop the violence and instead fund our real priorities.



Americans know we have to set this country back on the right path with respect to health care, energy, democracy, and the Constitution, and we know what needs to be done. Do our elected representatives know as well?

The Third District can do its part to end the Iraq War, and start the healing of our country, by voting for a Peace Candidate. As a Peace Candidate, I will not only help to end funding for foreign wars, but will also help bring Peace here at home: investing in freedom, health, well-being, and prosperity for us all.
http://peacecandidates.com/peace_candidate_list

[uppityperson]

7. Hi Marty, I posted this in WA forum too.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=184

Are you a local? We're all here because we're not all there.

[Fireweed247]

8. excellent

I'm not from Washington but I love Port Townsend and I love peace candidates from all states!