Bud Beck Endorses Kucinich

[goodhue]

Bud Beck Endorses Kucinich

March 7, 2004

Radio talk show host, Bud Beck, endorsed Dennis Kucinich in the Florida Primary. The endorsement came last week on his radio show, which is heard daily throughout the Tampa Bay area from 8 am until 11 am on WWPR 1490 AM.



Bud Beck

On March 1, 2004, radio talk show host, Bud Beck endorsed Dennis Kucinich in the Florida Primary March 9, 2004. For the complete press release, http://www.thebudbeckshow.com/untitled0.htm

Beck startled his audience with the announcement. He has long been a supporter of candidates he considered "electable," and according to him, Kucinich was not one of those candidates.

Today, Bud Beck interviewed Dennis Kucinich live on his show and announced to the candidate his support. Dennis Kucinich thanked Bud for his support and promised to call in daily to the show and speak to issues regarding his run for the presidency.

Bud explained his departure to his listeners in the following manner:

"I will support any Democratic candidate who wins the nomination and today it looks like John Kerry has it in the bag. However, while this train has gained momentum, we need to keep on target and not betray our Progressive goals.

"Dennis Kucinich stands for peace and he stands for American jobs. We need to send a message to the platform committee at Democratic Convention in Boston this July. The best way for us to do that is to insure Dennis Kucinich has a place at that table. And the way for him to have that place is with delegates from Florida.

"Dennis needs to receive at least 15% of the vote in the Florida Primary in order to be awarded proportional delegates. For that reason I am urging everyone to vote for Dennis Kucinich.

"This is not a wasted vote, nor is it a protest vote. This is a statement of who we are and what we expect the party to put forward. Dennis Kucinich will be our voice."

Bud plans to speak out asking his listeners to join with him and support Dennis Kucinich. He has likewise enlisted the aid of other radio talk show hosts around Florida and is embarking on an email campaign.

The Bud Beck Show is the most successful Liberal Talk Radio Show in any market in America.

http://www.kucinich.us/endorsements/endorsements/bud-beck.php

[w4rma]

1. A little late to help win the nomination ... (n/t)

[goodhue]

7. its about sending message to platform committee

did you read the statement?

[scarletwoman]

9. Oh for cryin' out loud -- if you had actually read the piece,

you would be aware that this ISN'T about "winning the nomination".

sw

[Mairead]

17. Yes, probably so. Pity he couldn't have given it earlier.

[redsoxliberal]

2. NICE!

Kucinich is awesome!

[diamondsoul]

3. I LOVE this statement-

"This is not a wasted vote, nor is it a protest vote. This is a statement of who we are and what we expect the party to put forward. Dennis Kucinich will be our voice."

It is exactly what I've been saying from the start- whether we win or lose the nomination it is not possible to vote Kucinich now and "lose".

[Kanary]

20. That's the statement I thought was on target, too.

In fact, I'm going to be quoting this.

Right on! (can I still say that.....hehehe)

Kanary

Another Delusional Diehard for Dennis!!

Kucinich 2004!

[pop goes the weasel]

4. cool!

I hope that many listeners pay heed to Beck's advice.

[scarletwoman]

5. Bud Beck nails it!

"I will support any Democratic candidate who wins the nomination and today it looks like John Kerry has it in the bag. However, while this train has gained momentum, we need to keep on target and not betray our Progressive goals.

"Dennis Kucinich stands for peace and he stands for American jobs. We need to send a message to the platform committee at Democratic Convention in Boston this July. The best way for us to do that is to insure Dennis Kucinich has a place at that table. And the way for him to have that place is with delegates from Florida."

THIS is the message! There's 20 state primaries left to go. Progressives! This is YOUR chance to stand for what you truly believe in!

sw

[revcarol]

6. And "our own" Guy James..

2 librul radio endorsements...in Florida, no less,.

[goodhue]

8. yes

Its no coincidence that Kucinich will be back in Florida tomorrow and Tuesday before going to Alaska later in the week.

[diamondsoul]

10. You know-

something about the fact that he goes places nobody else bothers with just makes me admire him about a thousand times more. He always remembers the people others forget. I really want that in a President.

[Mairead]

18. "He always remembers the people others forget. I really want that"

Well spotted, DS, that's something I want in our President too!

[redqueen]

21. We may want it

but those forgotten souls NEED it.

[Mairead]

25. Well said. (Of course, let's hope they want it, too)

[redqueen]

27. Oh I'm sure they do...

But they probably don't even know who Kucinich is.

Thanks, whore media!

[LWolf]

12. Did Guy endorse Dennis?

I know he likes him, and Jan Michael supports him, but I didn't hear that Guy endorsed him!

[revcarol]

16. Yup. On our Kucinich supporters thread

on super Tuesday!! We are SOOOOOO proud to have these fine truth-tellers join our TRUTH-TELLER-IN-CHIEF, DENNIS KUCINICH!!

[Desertrose]

11. It is great to know that his message is being heard....

FINALLY...or perhaps I should say more openly.

There have been always some who got the message and now it seems -despite lack of media assistance - that the message is spreading.
I say woohoo and about dang time.

This is a great endorsement...along with Guy James of course! :)

Dennis rocks!!!! The movement grows!!!
:bounce:

Peace
DR

[Zorra]

13. I'm hoping for a miracle.

Or if Kerry picks DK for VP, will we get the Greens and Ohio as a bonus?

[scarletwoman]

14. Wow, Zorra -- I LOVE your graphic!

That is just awesome, beautiful!

sw

[snoochie]

15. We hae to spread the word ourselves

The media sure won't get the word out.

[redqueen]

19. Bud Beck gets it!

"Dennis needs to receive at least 15% of the vote in the Florida Primary in order to be awarded proportional delegates. For that reason I am urging everyone to vote for Dennis Kucinich.

"This is not a wasted vote, nor is it a protest vote. This is a statement of who we are and what we expect the party to put forward. Dennis Kucinich will be our voice."

Please talk to your friends, family and neighbors NOW if you 'get it'. Those who have already had primaries can still contribute to the campaign to help Kucinich get the word out, and those with primaries to come can help with GOTV efforts and canvassing. There is lots of work to do, and we are the ones we've been waiting for.

[goodhue]

22. Indeed, he does.

I note that tonight there is a Bud Beck Fundraiser for Kucinich.

http://www.kucinich.us/schedule.php

Bradenton, Florida
8:30 - 10:00 p.m. ET
Bud Beck Fundraiser
Sport Legends Bar & Grill
4822 14th St. W
Campaign Coordinator: Jaelle Dragomir, [phone]

Unfortunately, sounds like DK will not physically be there because of recent ailment. I hope he is doing okay. I'm somewhat worried.

[redqueen]

23. Well let's hope they have some sympathy for him as well

and donate accordingly! ;)

Seriously, though, it's reportedly not serious (but he went to a hospital?) so hopefully this will give him a chance to get some MUCH NEEDED rest.

[ThirdWheelLegend]

24. Go Bud and DK!

Excellent to hear! Guy James and Bud Beck are two radio hosts that care about the common person and progressive values!

GO DK!!!!

TWL

[redqueen]

26. Let's hope their listeners agree with these guys!

Go DK!

:loveya: