Comments on: Blue America Welcomes Jim Holbert (KY-05)

By: jimholbert

jimholbert — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:28:49 +0000

Thanks for your idea.

There is a fine author in our area, Silas House. He is an authentic voice of contemporary Appalachia. I recommend his book, Clay’s Quilt, for its realist depiction of the strengths and weaknesses which prevail in the people of our region.

By: sunshine

sunshine — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:15:48 +0000

And good luck, I hope you fight hard and win.

By: sunshine

sunshine — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:14:19 +0000

Is there any musician, actor, writer, poet, etc from your area that you could contact and ask for help?

By: HalynR1500

HalynR1500 — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:13:26 +0000

I hope some of you will support Jim’s candidacy. I live in Eastern Kentucky…and the reality is that if the Democrats put up a “pro-choice” candidate, they would get 4 votes. Kentucky Democrats are much more Conservative than California Democrats or New York Dems. The important thing is: Eastern Kentucky hasn’t gotten anywhere with 29 years of Hal Rogers in Congress, and we need someone like Jim in Congress fighting for issues that matter. And while I am staunchly pro-choice, it is not quite on the same level of importance as health care, education or energy.

By: demi

demi — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:06:35 +0000

Thank you for your time today and I wish you the best of luck in your campaign. Stay strong and positive and keep the faith.

By: jimholbert

jimholbert — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:06:30 +0000

You bet I will. And don’t be a stranger from the website: holbertforcongress.com

Thanks again & best wishes to all.

By: egregious

egregious — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:05:07 +0000

Great discussion, thank you so much for coming to Firedoglake. Best of luck on your campaign, and keep us posted!

By: pmorlan

pmorlan — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:04:06 +0000

Thank you Jim.

By: jimholbert

jimholbert — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:03:27 +0000

Yes, several colleges and universities, and yes, they are a significant potential source of support. Rowan county is the home of Morehead State University and it is one of 3 counties which went Dem in 2008 in the 5th.

By: Beerfart Liberal

Beerfart Liberal — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:03:10 +0000

thanks jim. abortion/choice issues mean so much to people here, it was certainly ballsy of you to come. also, the people to whom those issues mean so much were very civil, i think. it was good time. good luck jim