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In reply to the discussion: Kaptur defeats Kucinich, wins Democratic primary in newly-drawn 9th District [View all]pnwmom
(108,973 posts)96. Reichert has been redistricted away from Bellevue. He'll be in a strong Republican area.
And Adam Smith, a progressive Democrat, will be representing an area stretching from Tacoma to Bellevue (which includes some of Reichert's old territory).
Darcy Burner will be running against another strong progressive candidate, Suzan DelBene, in a district north and east of Bellevue (along with a large field of other candidates).
We don't need Kucinich to save the day in these districts. I don't know who will be running to replace Norm Dicks, but I suspect that there are excellent LOCAL Dems already in the race.
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Kaptur defeats Kucinich, wins Democratic primary in newly-drawn 9th District [View all]
Freddie Stubbs
Mar 2012
OP
God it just plain sucks that it came to that.....both are fighters for the working class. Stupid ass
FLAprogressive
Mar 2012
#1
He can go back to his old plan of running for Congress in Washington state
Freddie Stubbs
Mar 2012
#3
I think Dave Reichert would win that race in a landslide. The only district Kucinich could
WestSeattle2
Mar 2012
#78
Reichert has been redistricted away from Bellevue. He'll be in a strong Republican area.
pnwmom
Mar 2012
#96
Kaptur earned a 70 percent score in NARAL Pro-Choice America's 2011 Congressional Record on Choice.
mzmolly
Mar 2012
#27
I really don't think the "establishment" was all that concerned about getting rid of Kucinich..
WCGreen
Mar 2012
#46
Kucinich made people aware that there is a different way than the status quo.
RoccoR5955
Mar 2012
#73
Although I don't always agree with him, I'd preferred Dennis Kucinich to Kaptur.
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2012
#10
Bad choice for Democrats. Kucinich was a person of worldwide reputation; Kaptur is nobody
Brettongarcia
Mar 2012
#30
Kaptur brought more money back to her district than any other Ohio Democratic congressperson.
Ikonoklast
Mar 2012
#53
Nope: Kucinch dramatized Liberal issues on the world stage AND better than anyone alive
Brettongarcia
Mar 2012
#90
I AM saying it is better to intellectually clarify and publicize an ideal ... than stuff your face
Brettongarcia
Mar 2012
#103
I'm not sure what district you think Dennis will soon be moving on to, but if he doesn't take care
onenote
Mar 2012
#105
You ARE represented, when Liberal ideas, in support of minorities, are broadcast to the whole world
Brettongarcia
Mar 2012
#120
Dems revised districts to fit anti-discrim. ruling of SCOTUS; but Repubs are "gerrymandering"
Brettongarcia
Mar 2012
#93
What fight? This is a settled issue. Ms. Kaptur is the nominee and every good Democrat should
Freddie Stubbs
Mar 2012
#126
Both candidates are progressive. One was able to convince voters that she was more effective
Freddie Stubbs
Mar 2012
#124
In an economically depressed area, voters often want someone who can 'bring home the bacon'
Freddie Stubbs
Mar 2012
#142
Perhaps Kucinich should look at running for senator or maybe even governor?
cstanleytech
Mar 2012
#24
Yup: probably become a Green. Or? Work for the UN, etc.. Or? Independent commentator
Brettongarcia
Mar 2012
#130
Dennis Kucinich is now available to fill a position in President Obama’s next Administration
PuffedMica
Mar 2012
#31
I'd like to see this but I don't see Obama picking many Progressives for his team.
harun
Mar 2012
#67
It wasn't his district anymore. Kaptur had plenty of loyal followers in Toledo who voted
Kolesar
Mar 2012
#40
That sichiation sucks. Dennis will dust himself off and go back at it in another manner I'm sure.
lonestarnot
Mar 2012
#64