Great article on Cynthia McKinney

[GreenPartyVoter]

"The American people appreciate being told the truth," announced Cynthia McKinney, as she and her cheering supporters celebrated what the former Georgia congresswoman described as "one of the greatest political comebacks in history."

Swept from office in a 2002 Democratic primary that saw thousands of Republicans cross party lines with the specific goal of defeating the woman whose fierce criticism of President Bush shocked Republicans and frightened timid Democrats, McKinney on Tuesday won the Democratic nod to retake her Atlanta-area seat. Running against a field of five other Democratic contenders that included a former Atlanta City Council president and a prominent state senator, McKinney stunned pundits by securing 51 percent of the vote in Tuesday's primary election.

Because she won more than 50 percent of the vote, McKinney will not have to face a run-off election against a more moderate Democrat. In an overwhelmingly Democratic district, McKinney's chances of returning to the Congress next January look exceptionally good.

And McKinney's got some issues she would like to discuss with her former colleagues -- and the American people.

http://www.commondreams.org/views04/0723-11.htm

[G_j]

1. nice story

Congrats Cynthia!

When Cynthia first was challenging Bush's lies, I sent her a thank you card. She actually returned the gesture with a hand written note.
I can't remember any politician ever having done that before. Of course, I'll always treasure that.

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. Esp since it could be from our first woman & A.A. president!

(Hey, we can only hope!)

[G_j]

4. wow

now thats a great thought!

[ulysses]

2. kick

Kudos, again, to John Nichols. :thumbsup:

[noiretextatique]

5. great that mckinney is being vindicated

we need more people who aren't afraid to speak up in washington.

[Meldread]

6. Big Kudos to Cynthia McKinney!!

Congratulations and hopefully, welcome back! We need you more than ever! Thank you for standing up for the Democratic Wing of the Democratic Party!