Harry Reid was a skilled politician

[malaise]

He built an amazing ground game. Remember him as we celebrate.
John Ralston also understands his state way better than the hacks.

[lamp_shade]

1. A "brilliant parliamentarian" is how somebody I heard or read described Harry back during his reign.

For some reason, it stuck with me. I miss him.

[questionseverything]

2. The culinary workers of vegas save democracy!

[malaise]

3. Also true

But organization matters

[onetexan]

4. spot on. Harry Reid was a skiller organizer, political strategist & tactician. He dominated US &

Nevada politics and groomed up & coming leaders:
"Reid was as famous for mentoring up-and-coming political talent as he was for abruptly hanging up on senators and presidents without saying goodbye. In the many tributes to Reid since his death was confirmed Tuesday, we were struck by how many Democrats, including many younger ones, fondly recalled his role as a source of wisdom and encouragement."

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2021/12/29/harry-reids-legacy-495555

We need more of that. I've read Obama has done that since leaving office.

[DFW]

5. Reid, Dean, Obama--several of our sages have been generous with their wisdom

I was once with Iowa's Rob Sand when he was in his first race for Iowa State Auditor. He was looking for any and all helpful advice, and I told him he should talk to Howard Dean. He said he'd love to, but how in the world does an unknown young guy from Iowa arrange THAT? I really like Rob, so I said, "well, in your case, you arrange it like this." I took out my phone, called Howard, explained who Rob was, and handed the phone to Rob. I thought they would talk for five minutes, but they talked for half an hour or more. I never asked for all the details, but Rob was the ONLY Iowa Democrat to win a race for statewide office that year. This year is looking a lot closer, but the numbers are breaking Rob's way, and I think he has won re-election.

Obviously, guys like Reid, Dean and Obama can't be like the shopping mall Santa, having fifty Democratic candidates waiting in line to sit on their laps for five minutes of election reality wisdom. But they aren't locked away, guarded by a dragon in some castle tower, either. Reaching out CAN land you with a valuable chat if you are fortunate. Just ask Rob Sand.

[Delphinus]

18. Wow!

Thank you for sharing that amazing story!

[malaise]

7. Team building is the best

Succession plan on the planet.
That is the lesson.
Deference to one man or woman guarantees failure - ask the ReTHUGs this morning.
At the end of the day it is people power that counts.

[onetexan]

9. agree. None of this "i alone can do it" crap

One thing i'm so glad to see is more young people taking interest in our political process and exercising their constitutional right to vote & elect good leaders. They are the future and will determine the fate of our country going fwd. We need experienced leaders to scout & mentor younger ones.

GM Malaise

[malaise]

12. GM to you as well my friend

We old folks need to let them take over. They are quite capable.
They showed up in the mid-terms. In fact Obama and others have been waking them up for some time.
They do not intend to bow to fascists or theocrats.

[onetexan]

20. Well said, & i esp'ly like "They do not intend to bow to fascists or theocrats."

[questionseverything]

16. I just meant they were one of his great accomplishments

Harry helped get them organized and it’s still paying off for us

[malaise]

17. Big time

Happy Sunday

[BumRushDaShow]

6. His former Deputy CoS is joining Fetterman's transition team

Fetterman announces transition co-chairs; Shapiro to talk transition next week

By Eric Scicchitano
[e-mail] Nov 12, 2022

HARRISBURG — Senator-elect John Fetterman is seeking applicants to work in his Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania offices. Fetterman announced on Friday the co-chairs for his transition committee: Adam Jentleson and Kristen Gentile.

Jentleson is a former deputy chief of staff to the late Harry Reid, who served as Senate majority leader from 2007 to 2015. Gentile is the current chief of staff to Fetterman’s fellow Pennsylvania senator, Bob Casey. “It’s no secret that I am new to Washington, D.C., but with the help of Senate veterans Adam and Kristen, I am certain we will be ready to serve the people of Pennsylvania and have an impact in what will be an exciting and challenging time,” Fetterman said in a press release.

Gentile has worked in the Senate since 2002, according to the release, performing different roles in the offices of Senators Mark Dayton and Sherrod Brown as well as with Casey. She, too, served as a senior advisor to Casey when he joined the Senate in 2007.

Jentleson has nearly 20 years of experience in politics and advocacy, the release states.

(snip)

https://www.meadvilletribune.com/pennsylvania/news/fetterman-announces-transition-co-chairs-shapiro-to-talk-transition-next-week/article_5853f12a-8393-5b70-b325-eef0a34f40f0.html

[malaise]

8. Fabulous

Thanks for this

[BumRushDaShow]

11. You're welcome

I know he will be going through a big adjustment with the transition from state to federal, but our other (D) Senator Bob Casey, Jr., will be a great help to him!

[malaise]

13. Like Harry Fetterman is comfortable in his own skin

Authencity always works - he’ll do well. 😀

[peggysue2]

22. Smart moves on John Fetterman's part

Bring along the experience and savvy to navigate the territory. And wow! Harry Reid's former deputy chief of staff? And then Gentile's background?

Fetterman has been a rising star and that attracts talent. It's going to be exciting to watch what he can and will do in DC.

[BumRushDaShow]

24. I just want him to body slam Carnival Cruz

and I'd be happy!

[peggysue2]

25. LOL!!

Don't think John Fetterman is a man who suffers fools easily. Body slamming Cruz?

I'd buy a ticket to watch that!

[BumRushDaShow]

26. ...

Link to tweet

John Fetterman
@JohnFetterman
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US Senate candidate, PA
Just stay in Cancun dude 🌴
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[babylonsister]

10. I'm very happy he's getting

the credit he is due. Reid lived and breathed this stuff; good to see his efforts were not in vain.

[malaise]

14. Yep

Happy Sunday😀

[MaryMagdaline]

15. A great American and a great Democrat

[gab13by13]

19. I remember the Republicans threw the kitchen sink at Harry,

spreading all kinds of lies about him trying to bring him down.

I remember when a strap on his exercise equipment broke and almost took his eye out and Republicans, and I believe it was the guy I recently talked about on Fox, Jesse Waters, made up all kinds of BS stories about "what really happened." I am 75 and I really would like to flatten Waters' nose and blacken his eye.

[malaise]

21. I remember that well

Eff them

[bottomofthehill]

23. Harry Reid was tough to the core.

Former boxer, former cop, on the Nevada gaming commission.