Members Lucky Posted September 30, 2013 Members Posted September 30, 2013 In the light of the primary come from behind victory of liberal public Advocate Bill De Blasio, defeating lesbian candidate and Bloomberg protege Christine Quinn, and the rising popularity of Senator Elizabeth Warren, I hope this indicates that liberals are no longer staying quiet. Disheartened at the failure of Obama to maintain his liberal campaign promises- that Hope and Change thing he kept touting- liberals have been too quiet. The NY Times yesterday provided a 30 minute video on why Quinn blew a huge lead: http://www.nytimes.com/video/2013/09/26/nyregion/100000002461740/hers-to-lose.html Her support for Bloomberg hurt her, especially as she backed a third term for him in violation of term limits. Her temperament was also questioned. DeBlasio paraded his young son, well-spoken with a huge Afro, before voters to let them know he was married to a black woman. But, he also had a more liberal record than did Quinn, who as Council speaker had to make alliances with a variety of groups that wouldn't have backed more liberal stances. The popularity of new Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren is also heartening. She is drawing increasingly large crowds as she campaigns on behalf of other candidates. Quickly being touted as an opponent of Hillary Clinton in a presidential run, she is just as quick to disclaim any interest in a presidential run. But, if she serves as a focus for liberals to rally around, it can only be a good thing. The NY Times again provides a look into Warren's rising popularity: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/30/us/politics/warren-is-now-the-hot-ticket-on-the-far-left.html?hp Quote
TotallyOz Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 I have always liked Warren. I also liked Quinn and was rooting for her. She would have been excellent. IMHO the mayor of NYC has done a great job and while not liked right now, he was voted into office for 12 years. He turned the city around IMHO and did a lot of great things. Sad that she lost based on her close ties with him. I did watch the documentary a few days back and was glad I did. Hard to watch at times. Quote
