Comments on: Blue America Welcomes Mark Begich and Senator Jon Tester

By: TeddySanFran

TeddySanFran — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:50:58 +0000

Just missed ‘em both! Oh, well, perhaps another time.

How great to see Jon Tester reaching out to Democrats in campaigns similar to his own. Conrad Burns and Ted Stevens are both members of the Clueless Crew.

Thanks also to MBH for all his hard work for Mark Begich!

By: Christy Hardin Smith

Christy Hardin Smith — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:48:30 +0000

My husband lived in Alaska for a good part of junior high and high school years — his dad worked at Eilson Air Force Base (and I know I probably just butchered the spelling there). Ted Stevens has been a Senator from Alaska for a long time — so much so that my husband remembers him and Sen. Murkowski from those years (although I think Frank was in the House back then, if my memory is correct). There was a time when I think everyone could say that Ted Stevens was working hard for Alaska as a whole and was well-respected for it. But I don’t think anyone could truly say that with a straight face these days, with any real honesty — based on how loudly his actions have been speaking on self-dealing cronyism and self-enrichment for him, his family and his political beneficiaries the last few years.

And it really is a shame, because it did not have to be this way. But that was Ted Stevens’ choice, and he’s going to have to face the consequences of those actions — and inactions and appearances of any number of improprieties — with the voters this fall. You have a tough road, Mark, in having to point this out while dealing with any number of putrid tricks (and I have no doubt that Ted’s campaign will be pulling out all the Mitch McConnell ad war tricks and the Rovian back-stage maneuvers).

By: katymine

katymine — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:48:02 +0000

Senator Tester, as your other donor & supporter in Arizona, appreciated your campaigning in Oregon (my former state) for Merkley…. it was a deciding factor for several voters.

Working to help rural programs in general will benefit many states. Arizona has a great need to rural health care, power, water and other services especially on reservation land.

By: Howie Klein

Howie Klein — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:46:02 +0000

Welcome back Jon– and good to see you Mark!

We just added Mark to our Blue America page, so anyone who wants can donate to him and not wait til he’s on for our regular Saturday session in a few weeks. Please consider adding one penny to any donations for Mark because we have a contest with Air America all week and the Blue America candidate who gets the most pennies wins an Air America check. The simple explanation is right here but the good news is that Blue America has brought in a few thousand dollars since Monday, much of it in $1.01 donations. Let’s give Mark a presense in this contest. Here’s our Blue America page.

By: SunnyNobility

SunnyNobility — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:45:47 +0000

Your statement on net neutrality is straightforward and clear. About all I need to hear from a credible candidate. You will have a small morsel from me directly. (It will reference FDL and Blue America)

Senator Tester, thanks for understanding the importance of this race and helping us all.

By: mbrownerhamlin

mbrownerhamlin — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:45:09 +0000

I’m off to the vets listening session too – but thanks for all the questions Firepups!

By: tw3k

tw3k — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:44:18 +0000

Mr. Begich and Senator Jon Tester, thanks for stopping in!

By: Ann in AZ

Ann in AZ — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:44:00 +0000

Sure wish Edward Teller was around! Have you heard of Hugh’s list?

By: Jane Hamsher

Jane Hamsher — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:43:46 +0000

Thanks so much for being here today. I think we’ll be seeing you again on Saturday, June 14 with Howie.

Looking forward to it.

By: Senator Jon Tester

Senator Jon Tester — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:43:38 +0000

Thanks everyone for joining me here today and I look forward to hearing from you all in the future.