Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Let the Games Begin – in the 8th Congressional District
As readers of this blog know, peace advocate Bill Scheurer wants to run as a third-party candidate in the 8th congressional district against incumbent Congresswoman Melissa Bean and newly nominated Republican candidate David McSweeney.
I have observed before that I believe his presence on the ballot would pretty much guarantee the election of the Republican candidate.
Scheurer has issued a press release, one paragraph of which I find particularly revealing:
Scheurer characterizes the attitude of national Democrats thusly,
You can find the full press release by clicking here.
I have observed before that I believe his presence on the ballot would pretty much guarantee the election of the Republican candidate.
Scheurer has issued a press release, one paragraph of which I find particularly revealing:
What do the D.C. Dems fear more than a grassroots progressive primary challenge? A grassroots progressive challenge in the general election. The only thing that can put at risk what they value most -- winning, no matter what.He argues that “progressives” can only get a seat at the Democratic Party table by showing that can deny Democrats something they value most—the power of a congresswoman like Bean.
Scheurer characterizes the attitude of national Democrats thusly,
eat at the children’s table, kidsDoes this sound like what conservatives are saying my post at Illinoize on Judy Topinka’s sop to conservatives?
You can find the full press release by clicking here.
