I'm thinking, John Conyers for President in 2008. Why the heck not?

[mistertrickster]

Responses?

[theHandpuppet]

1. He'd have my support

Conyers walks the walk!

[Tace]

2. Me Too!

: )

[mikehiggins]

3. Another Senator?

Maybe I'm thinking about the wrong guy.

Isn't Conyers a senator?

Done well going that route, haven't we? (with an apology to Stewie)

[Mel]

8. No he's not a Senator

he's The Honorable John Conyers, Jr Representing Michigan's 14th District.

[LeftNYC]

4. Of course I'd support him...nt

[SonofMass]

5. He'd win every southern state by a LANDSLIDE!

[Ian David]

6. I admire the man greatly, but he doesn't do television very well

It is no longer possible to elect a president if they don't look and sound good on television.

Unfortunately, that is Mr. Conyers' Achilles Heel.

[wtmusic]

7. No

unless half of this country suddenly comes to their senses.

[SoCalifer]

9. That would be awesome

I would love to see Congressmen John Conyers in the White House. Would also love to see Congresswomen Barbara Boxer as his VP.


:)

[StayOutTheBushes]

13. Congresswoman?

[SoCalifer]

14. Sorry

My bad... I was just thinking Congress in general, instead of Representatives and Senators..


Here, I deserve it: :spank:






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[FrenchieCat]

10. The wonderful John Conyers is currently 76 years old.....

which would make him nearly 80 by the swearing in ceremony.

I don't know about you, but the stresses of the presidency would most likely wear down his health.

[GreenPartyVoter]

11. I worry that age would be a reason for him to pass up the opportunity

[quinnox]

12. If talking about older candidates I'd rather see Byrd for 2008

[firefox]

15. I am up for that.

The guy is not a suited ego like the Senators and his heart is in the right place. I could support Conyers with enthusiasm. I do not think that he has sold his soul to America Inc. like all of the Senators have.

[LandOLincoln]

16. Look, I love that man but get real:

1. He'll be in his late 70s in 2008;

2. He sounds like he's already in his late 70's at the very least--his speech is so slow it borders on aphasia.

John Conyers is a great, great man, but do you really think an old Black man who talks like someone fighting the effects of a stroke has any chance in hell of getting the nomination, let alone winning the office?

Congressman Conyers has much better sense than you--he's given no indication whatsoever that he's considering a presidential run in 2008. He's doing an absolutely f**king great job exactly where he is.

I'm sorry to be so blunt, but some of you need a serious reality check.

[Jane Austin]

17. Thank you for saying that.

As admirable as Rep. Conyers is, it is not realistic to think he could be nominated, much less elected to the Presidency.

[mistertrickster]

18. Yup, 76 is kinda late to start to run, isn't it, although 70 is

the new 60 . . .