Posted on 07/01/2006 4:50:09 PM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo
On the second day of his visit, Jackson told a crowd that Minnesota can send a message by electing Ellison to Congress.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson let his star power shine on state Rep. Keith Ellison's congressional campaign on a sweltering Friday afternoon in North Commons park in Minneapolis. "What a statement from Minnesota to send Keith to Congress," Jackson said from the stage to a couple hundred faithful at the Ellison rally. "It's time to get the crooks out of office and put men in office who care."
He spoke directly to Ellison, saying, "They're going to attack you. Don't get even, get ahead. To get even, you have to stop. We can't stop."
Ellison and Jackson sat on the stage with Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and Matt Entenza, the DFL endorsee for attorney general, who has known Ellison since law school. Jackson spoke for about 15 minutes, then posed for photographs with the dozens of fans who surrounded him.
In their brief comments, Ellison and Jackson sounded similar themes. "When we go to Congress, we will fight for peace and make peace the guiding principle of our nation," Ellison said.
(Excerpt) Read more at startribune.com ...
Read all about Hakim "Keith" Ellison, here:
http://www.powerlineblog.com/mt/mt-search.cgi?IncludeBlogs=1&search=ellison
Jesse Jackson never met an enemy of the United States that he didn't like. What does that say about Ellison?
We'll have to wait and see just how far left Ellison's district is. Not 100% certain that they'll elect him just to teach us a lesson. (Nose/Face deal).
And this Jesse Jackson claims to be a Christian?
Sho' 'nuff!
Matthew 7:20 Therefore by thier fruits you shall know them.
Ellison faces a serious primary challenge from Mike Erlandson, Martin Olav Sabo's former Chief of Staff.
It's worth noting that Minnesota has no party registration, so voters can vote in whichever primary they choose. So in theory, Minneaoplis Republican voters can participate in this primary.
One one hand, having a Mulsim in Congress could be a bad precedent, given Muslims' track record. On the other hand, if Keith Ellison were to be elected, it would make Democrats look bad in some quarters (like Cynthia McKinney makes her party look bad).
"Soak 'em for everything they own..."
I dont know a thing about Mr. Ellison, but If Jesse likes him I am against him. Not that it matters, I live in Maryland, where we have a Republican conservative who happens to be black and honest running for Senator.
Go Steele.
I bet the farm you wont see Jesse coming to Maryland to push the campaign for an honest black man. Mr. Steele.
I wonder how many people attended this event? I couldn't find an approximate count in the article (wonder why), but there was a reference to "dozens" of JJ fans. Doesn't sound like too big a crowd, really. It seems as if JJ is playing somewhat smaller houses, lately. I remember reading about him leading a march of about 35 people across some bridge, somewhwere, not too long ago. And having to allow himself to be hugged by Cindy Sheehan must be a bit of a comedown; just remember the happy look on JJ's face as Cindy grabbed him from behind and plastered herself against his back.
Oh, I stand corrected. Near the beginning the article approximates the crowd at a "couple hundred" not one of my favorite grammatical constructions, but it is a count. Ooooh is my face red! I DID read the article, I REALLY, REALLY DID!
Not a real Christian, not a real Reverend either. But he alone bears the legacy of MLK. Really, he does. You can make out the holy aura around him, if you hate whites and jews enuf.
So in theory, Minneaoplis Republican voters can participate in this primary.
There are Republicans in Mpls?
LOL- not very many.
I'm planning on voting in the Dem primary this year. Frankly, I encourage a lot of Minneapolis Republicans to cross over and vote in the Dem primary.
I live in the 5th District and I hate to admit it - but a Republican ain't gonna win this seat in November.
The choice is basically picking a Dem who's only gonna make me sick 85% of the time vs a Dem who'll make me sick 100% of the time.
Minneapolis Republicans have an opportunity to vote in the Democrat primaries for US Senate and Governor as well and hopefully screw it up for the Democrats as well.
Wouldn't our best strategy be to vote for Ellison in the primary, as he is the weakest candidate, and try to defeat him in the general?
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