Posted on 05/15/2004 6:19:01 PM PDT by 11th Earl of Mar
Ohio Democrats Pick Jerry Springer as Delegate for Convention The Associated Press Published: May 15, 2004
CINCINNATI (AP) - Ohio Democrats have chosen talk-show host Jerry Springer to be an at-large delegate for the Democratic National Convention in Boston. "He's made 50 appearances at Democratic events this year. He's been an outspoken advocate for the party," said Dan Trevas, spokesman for the Ohio Democratic Party.
Springer, who was the mayor of Cincinnati before hosting the raunchy "The Jerry Springer Show," was named Democrat of the Year by the state party last weekend. He was named Friday as one of 159 delegates and 24 alternates from Ohio at the convention July 26-29, when Sen. John Kerry is expected to be nominated as the party's candidate for president.
"We welcome all delegates," said Jennifer Palmieri, Ohio spokeswoman for the Kerry campaign.
State Republicans said Democrats sank low by naming Springer as a delegate.
"They ought to be absolutely embarrassed and ashamed of this guy, but obviously standards take a back seat to power in the party of Bill Clinton," Ohio Republican chairman Robert T. Bennett said.
Springer, 60, spent about $1 million last year exploring whether to run for the Senate before deciding not to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. George Voinovich. He said he realized he couldn't be elected as long as he continued to host his syndicated talk show.
Springer is considering running in 2006 for either Ohio governor or for the state's other Senate seat.
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Guess he gets one of the coveted 'non-gay' slots.
How do you know he is not one of the 15 percent?
The people who watch and go on the show are typically mentally defective welfare cases, so he's just helping the Dems reach out to one of their core constituencies.
Michael Moore is very sad.
Last time I checked, Springer was receiving the homeowner's tax exemption for being a full time Sarasota Florida resident.
Well said! "Birds of a feather..." comes to mind, too.
Well, there ya go: the typical Democrat.
Kerry/Springer '04
Stupid Voters Need Hope Too!
What the Dems are saying:
"I do not hate Jerry Springer. I simply think, with all the decent Dems that go out of their ways to help people and better this world, it is a shame we must put people like Springer and Flynt out in the public eye with our parties name on them."
"I'm glad about this
"I know the talk show is a circus, but have you ever heard Jerry speak about politics and the issues? He's a very intelligent guy. It's a shame that no one takes him seriously because of the "Jer-ry! Jer-ry!" stuff, because he really does have a lot to say. I know he's thinking about running for the Senate at some point - if I lived in Ohio, I'd vote for him."
"i agree he really is good at getting the democratic message out. one thing about jerry he knows and understands the down and outs of this country..we need more people like jerry who has nothing to lose ,so they too can really speak about what is wrong with this country.."
"jerr-e ! jerr-e! jerr-e! jerry is an excellent choice..i wish he was going as an illinoian"
"Jerry for V.P.- Jerry and Kerry!"
Actually DUers are calling for Kerry and Jerry.
Well, this is what they've come to.
Are you serious?
Isn't he the one who paid a "lady of the night" with a check?
Ohio Democrats have no shame. Maybe I should restate that: The Ohio Democrat Party is full of people who don't know what shame is.
I think he may be going there for footage for his next show. Democrat guy leaves his wife for her gay brother?
And there's a chair throwing as well. (or was that Geraldo)
How apropos, and I do mean apropos.
All the scum DemocRATS come to Bean Town to meet
Al Qaeda's sending money so they won't get beat
Better watch out, they’re gonna get you
They will take your wallets…you’ll have nothing left by the time they’re through
Liars, gays and freaks
They fill up the Fleet Center with their grand perversion
Liars, gays and freaks
If we cannot stop the DemocRATS this time…our nation won’t survive
There on the stage, the woman from hell
She’s Satan’s daughter, we know her so well
People who love her have lost their head
And if you oppose her…just like Brown and Foster you’ll be ending up dead
Liars, gays and freaks
They fill the Fleet Center with their grand perversion
Liars, gays and freaks
If we cannot stop the DemocRATS this time…our nation won’t survive
Then we all hear from the Winter Soldier…smooth talkin’ guy
He says he will end the War on Terror but the sycophant press won’t ask why
Not one…not one asks why…just because…he’s their guy
All the phonies arrive in their stretch limousine
As they whine for the poor, it is really obscene
Their agenda, what’s number one?
It is still a toss-up...they will raise your taxes or take your gun
Liars, gays and freaks
They fill up the Fleet Center with their grand perversion
Liars, gays and freaks
If we cannot stop the DemocRATS this time…our nation won’t survive
Liars, gays and freaks
They fill up the Fleet Center with their grand perversion
Liars, gays and freaks
If we cannot stop the DemocRATS this time…our nation won’t survive
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