This happens when any change of view comes up within the Democratic Party; it is close-minded to other people having a different idea," said Mr. Kellman, who once served as chief of staff to Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee of Texas.
He said the shift has undercut the true nature of the party: "The Democratic Party is no longer the voice of the people. But a group of folks are standing up and saying they are going to speak for the people, and that is why you are seeing Al Wynn and Bobby Rush being targeted."
(Bobby Rush by the way is an ex-Black Panther. Not black enough?) Seems some black congressmen are looking for ways to support the black middle class, to strengthen black families, and to educate black children.
Rep. David Scott, Georgia Democrat, is also a champion of business development and economic empowerment. His voting record is similar to Mr. Ford, Mr. Wynn and many others who have voted for policies now being characterized as Republican agenda items, like eliminating the death tax, the Terri Schiavo protection bill, and an energy bill for which 75 Democrats voted.
"We shouldn't have to just be about social programs, but we should also be able to
talk about employment, job creation, business development and economic empowerment," Mr. Wynn said.
And this cannot be tolerated.
Suits me. A stranglehold if it doesn't strangle cannot hold. This is why there are more and more people like Tony Williams --not DC's mayor, Juan Williams' son-- who got his first political job as an intern from Strom Thurmond of all people. Now he's running for City Council as a Republican.
Every evening Williams canvasses a portion of Ward 6, which covers Capitol Hill and a chunk of the Southeast quadrant, talking with residents and handing out campaign literature. Last Thursday, working the waterfront area, he was polished and polite, introducing himself as the Republican candidate for city council, which tended to draw sour faces. But as the candidate explained his ideas for improving schools, safety, and the general welfare of the community, people opened up to him and told him about their frustrations and concerns. Williams hopes that his early campaigning will make a difference. He reports that his website always receives a late-evening bump in traffic after he's been out distributing pamphlets.
