Jim Webb's doing a GREAT job on Lou Dobbs CNN now!

[spooky3]

[spooky3]

1. darn--it's ended--if you can catch the re-run later, please do!

He talked about the shift in wealth to the very top (why the stock market's ascent is good really for only a tiny % of the population); CEO pay going up while wages and salaries for the workers stay stagnant; lack of accountability of corporations; he's not anti-corporation but wants to see some justice, etc.

He thanked Dobbs for bringing some of these issues "to the fore" and Dobbs said Webb clearly had the character to do what's needed in the Senate and wished him well (I can't remember the exact words).

[Cha]

2. Go Senator James Webb!

Do tell!

[shoopnyc]

3. This guy is special!

And he knows his way around Washington already...CORRECTED Lou about his political history. Great!

[Ringo84]

4. I enjoyed voting for that man! [end]

[Leilani]

5. He was terrific!

I have such hopes for him.

He speaks for me.

[spooky3]

6. I thought Webb's campaign ad was particularly effective

when he said "our leaders aren't fighting for you. I will."

That had to resonate with a lot of people.

[I_Make_Mistakes]

8. I heard today (News Hour, I think) that he has called on the

Admin. to hold off on Gates (essentially the the Rummy replacement) until the new Congress comes in. Did he say anything like this during the interview?

[spooky3]

9. Sorry, I missed the beginning; maybe someone else can answer.

[capi888]

11. I know he said that last night...

Geez been watching so many interviews with him....but think it was on KO. OR Larry King. He wants to be able to question Gates...hold off until the new congress comes in.

It was on HardBall...even Chris was blown away with our new Senator. He didn't try to flux him at all. Although, he threw him a hardball question in the beginning...but they both laughed as Webb was smooth.

[I_Make_Mistakes]

12. Thanks

[Leilani]

18. Living here in Hawaii

it was hard for me to follow his campaign as closely as I would have liked.

Allen got all the media coverage, mostly because he was such an idiot.

[Graybeard]

7. Webb Was Wondeful...

...would not be pigeon-holed as just an anti-war Dem . His
campaign stressed social fairness issues as well. Great new
spokesperson for our side.  

[judaspriestess]

10. sorry for asking this but is there a story

or a link that I can read as to why he became a Dem?? I'm glad he did :)

[capi888]

14. Was a republican but disagreed with the Bush policies.

He said, I was a republican, but disagreed with the Iraq policies so I RETURNED to being a Democrat. So evidently he was originaly a Dem....I just love the man...he is so intelligent and really cares about the middleclass fairness....he is going to be a great Senator....glad to have him aboard

[judaspriestess]

15. thanks for the info

I'm glad he returned from the dark side. He is much to sensible for the asshole repukes.

[capi888]

17. Your welcome

He said that on HardBall last night...now I remember...I even think CM was very impressed....Webb is great

[Marrak]

13. Sorry I missed it...

It was great to know that my vote counted for once in a long time! I read of him making simlar points earlier today on NPR...damn that's kicking! He's got a great perspective on what's going wrong for significant numbers of Americans.

:kick:

[spooky3]

16. Why the media couldn't find time to talk with him BEFORE the

election, I don't understand. (Actually, I do have an idea as to why, another sad comment on our media.) I didn't see him on anything.

[Marrak]

19. Ain't it the pathetic truth...

another illustration on why we need campaign and election reform...the election cycles are too damn short and the risk aversion of the incumbent and all the concomitant inefficiences...there's barely time and effort to put into carrying out the nation's business in a sane fashion. I'd push to have Presidential elections every six (6) years with a one-term limit. I'd increase the house term to four (4) years. Give 'em a shovel and set 'em to work...a whole barn-load a shit needs'a shovelling...