Kendrick Meek (D-FL) all out support and appreciation thread (k it, please)

[blondeatlast]

Unrec if you must; doesn't matter to me. He's announced he plans to stay in the race (see this DU thread: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=9281530&mesg_id=9281530) and I fully support him doing so.

This is a Dem in a VERY tough battle who is campaigning with integrity and spine and telling it like it should be. Watch this GREAT ad (Only One):
https://donate.kendrickmeek.com/content/video/

If you think he should drop out, may I politely suggest you start your own thread. thank you?

I've sent funds his way and unequivocally support his campaign.

https://donate.kendrickmeek.com/page/contribute/20100427sem?source=SEM_G_NationalDonation-search_kendrick

[Ineeda]

1. I'm with Kendrick all the way. n/t

[Vickers]

2. Gladly kicked and Rec'ed!

I've also contributed to his campaign, and will gladly vote for him in a few weeks.

If Rubio wins it's because of assholes like Crist and Rubio, and the assholes who vote for and support them (even backhanded support, which I've seen right here on DU!!!).

[The Northerner]

14. Fantastic! Meek needs all the support he can get

and I'll gladly donate some of my money as well.

[nashville_brook]

3. damn right -- thanks for the donation link!!!!

[Tony_FLADEM]

4. Kendrick Meek isn't going to win

Voting for Meek is like Progressives voting for Nader in 2000.

Crist isn't perfect but he is a vote to have Democrats control the Senate.

[immoderate]

5. Why do you think he would caucus with Dems?

Republicans will kiss his ass to get him back.

--imm

[Tony_FLADEM]

9. He will Caucus with the Democrats because the Republicans practically

kicked him out of the party, and Charlie Crist isn't someone that wants to be associated with Rand Paul, Sharon Angle, Ken Buck and Joe Miller.

[nashville_brook]

26. no Dem should support him without a clear statement that he AT LEAST intends to caucus Dem

[Tony_FLADEM]

29. The fact you don't have 100% assurance he will support the Democrats isn't a good reason

to hand the Republicans that seat on a silver platter.

[nashville_brook]

44. is there a reason you can't/won't support the Democrat in this race?

[blondeatlast]

7. If you think Crist will caucus with Democrats, well, bless your heart.

I don't need to translate for a Southerner, I trust.

[Tony_FLADEM]

11. Do you think Charlie Crist wants to be in the same party as Jim DeMint?

[blondeatlast]

12. I think he's an opportunist. As to your question, quite frankly, yes, I do.

You do know who MY senator is, don't you?

[Tony_FLADEM]

16. The Republican Party is moving further to the right

What is Charlie Crist going to gain being in a party that is becoming more ideological everyday and does not respect him?

If the Republicans gain a majority he might caucus with them, but it wouldn't matter anyway. Democrats need to keep the majority

[blondeatlast]

20. Ask him.

Being a ReBPublican has never ever been within the realm of possibilty for me. Crist, on the other hand, has been one for a very, very long time.

[Tony_FLADEM]

23. If the Republicans win the Senate 51-49 and Kendrick Meek loses

wouldn't it have been better to have voted for Crist and had a chance to keep the Senate?

[blondeatlast]

24. He could have chosen to become a Democrat. He didn't. That's all I need to know. nt

[Tony_FLADEM]

27. It's called taking a chance

The odds are better than 50% he would have caucused with the Democrats.

The fact that you don't have 100% assurance he is a Democrat isn't a good reason to give that seat to a Republican.

[blondeatlast]

34. Let me consider that for a moment...

No sale.

[Tony_FLADEM]

36. In the last Congress Lieberman voted to make Democrats the majority

If that's all you can get out of him it's better than nothing.

[Bluenorthwest]

40. Lieberman had been a Democrat, Crist has been a Palin

Republican. If Crist does as Joe did, he stick with his former chums.

[Tony_FLADEM]

47. Charlie Crist is like Sarah Palin? That's the first time I've heard someone say that

[RockaFowler]

13. It didn't stop him before this

He was a Repuke. So he was fine following all of the other lemings. CharLIE Crist is only out for CharLIE Crist. No-one else

[blondeatlast]

15. +1; and I know from opportunistic R Senators, believe me (Arizona). nt

[Tony_FLADEM]

18. He was a governor

That's different than caucusing with someone and actually having to work with him/her to form policy.

[Vickers]

25. Nader was the Democratic nominee in 2000?

I DID NOT KNOW THAT!!!

:crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy:

[Tony_FLADEM]

30. Millions of Progressives voted for Nader even though there was no evidence he could win

Al Gore was too conservative apparently. It's the same thing with people voting for Meek.

[nashville_brook]

31. no it's not. Meek is the only Democrat in the race. Nader was not a Dem.

[Tony_FLADEM]

32. It's the same principle

Voting for a candidate that has no chance of winning which results in the most undesirable candidate getting elected.

[blondeatlast]

33. B-b-b-ut, he'll caucus with us even if he won't join us! How can you doubt that?

Even though Crist could have switched parties, could publicly swear he'll caucus with the Democrats--or could just be a Liebermanrsque opportunist.

Hmm... whatever shall I believe?

[Tony_FLADEM]

37. Had he switched to the Democratic Party he would be losing right now

because independents are voting Republican this year.

[blondeatlast]

41. So his agenda is ReBPublican. Got it.

Even more reason to support the best man for the country, Kendrick Meek.

[nashville_brook]

45. so you're saying that no Democrat can win Florida.

[Tony_FLADEM]

46. It's very difficult for Democrats to win this year

Rick Scott has a 24% approval rating and he is only 4 points behind Alex Sink.

[Bluenorthwest]

38. Meek is the Democratic candidate, Nader was not

so how is it 'like' that? And seeing as Crist is not a Democrat, how does he give us control of the Senate? He endorses Palin for President.

[Yeshuah Ben Joseph]

52. Good point.

Crist IS "Nader" in this election. (But certainly not in his positions!)

[RockaFowler]

6. I'm all in

I love the guy. And he is the best man for the job.

[stray cat]

8. If Rubio wins it is because the other two split the votes

[blondeatlast]

10. So who should drop out of the race, IYHO? nt

[blondeatlast]

53. Crickets? I thought kitties hated crickets. nt

[Towlie]

17. Daily KOS says "GOP fears Meek's withdrawal." Do you fear it too?

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/10/8/908771/-FL-Sen:-GOP-fears-Meeks-withdrawal

[blondeatlast]

19. Nope. nt

[nashville_brook]

22. this is a classic dirty tactic in the split race...Crist's people have been spreading this rumor.

[me b zola]

21. K&R!

I support Kendrick and his candidacy for the Senate :thumbsup:

[flvegan]

28. I still support Meek. Plan on voting for him here.

[myrna minx]

35. K&R for the Democrat in this race.

I don't understand all of of the Crist/Republican love around here.

:kick:

[The Northerner]

39. Crist and Rubio need to be defeated! n/t

[Lorien]

54. It will be either Crist or Rubio

Meek is running a shitty campaign here in Florida. No name recognition at all.

[Bluenorthwest]

42. Democrats vote for Democrats

Those who turn their backs to Meek and vote for Crist are in fact frequent Democratic voters, I guess, but Democrats vote for Democrats, like dancers dance. The definition is in the vote. Democrats vote for Democrats, not Recent Republican Rejects.
Kendrick Meek for Senate!

[blondeatlast]

43. "recent republican rejects..."

:thumbsup:

[lovelyrita]

48. Will be voting for Meek.

Charlie Christ is always looking for the next step-up. If he wins the Senate seat, he will probably start running for President in 2012.

[nashville_brook]

49. kicking and donated.

[The Backlash Cometh]

50. He's my candidate.

And my husband's candidate if he wants action for the next month.

[spanone]

51. K&R