Proposal for a DU Barbara Boxer Group: 10 names needed!

[katinmn]

Please review the draft mission statement and respond if you would like to help get this group off the ground. Boxer continues to speak out as a strong progressive leader. Some see in her a spirit similar to that of the late great Paul Wellstone. In any case, Senator Boxer is recognized by many as a serious contender and a viable alternative to traditional candidates. :) We need 10 names to get our own discussion group. Thank you.
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The mission of the DU Barbara Boxer Supporters Group is to discuss the proposed Boxer presidential candidacy. The DU Boxer Group would be a forum for focused discussion on Boxer's "PAC for a Change" activities, exploring websites and news articles pertaining to Boxer's leadership activities, her Senate votes, public statements, appearances, speeches, and media coverage. Comments by individuals who do not support Barbara Boxer are not welcome in this group.

[MollyStark]

1. The Boxer Rebellion

[Ladyhawk]

2. I am in California and I support Barbara Boxer. Count me in. n/t

[Adelante]

3. I'm in

She's great. Thanks.

[mimitabby]

4. Count me in too

I think Barbara Boxer is awesome.
I hope she has good bodyguards too.

mimi

[katinmn]

5. Great! Thanks.

:kick:

[Scout1071]

6. I'm sorry, but I can't help but post this pic of Senator Spike Boxer:

[katinmn]

8. Alert, bright, and ready for anything!

:)

[Scout1071]

9. Exactly. He doesn't start it, but he sure as hell will finish it...kind

of like Barbara. I adopted him with the name Spike, but he was officially renamed Senator Spike Boxer in honor of the good Senator.

[katinmn]

10. Well, if I were BB, I'd be honored

He's a cutie.

[Scout1071]

11. Thanks. I'm a little biased, but I think he's awesome.

[eaglenetsupport]

14. delete

[FtWayneBlue]

7. In the clearing stands a Boxer...........

I like the gutsy lady - She is on C-span right now, talking about Bolton and the filibuster.

[calimary]

53. She's my prize-fighter, too.

Another proud member of the Boxer Rebellion here. I'm in, although I, too, am sometimes pressed for time.

[wtmusic]

12. I'm there n/t

[eaglenetsupport]

13. Put me down for Boxer Rebellion also

been using the term for two months now anyway, and will continue to do so even if this name isn't picked. I'd like to see a million bumper stickers donated and put out there. It's catchy.

[zann725]

20. Put me down too! She's my Senator, and I'm soooo proud!

Boxer in '08.

[Crunchy Frog]

15. Count me in!

While she is not my first choice for Presidential candidate, I have a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for her, and would definitely like to see a group that's devoted to supporting her in her work and and keeping people informed on her activities.

[katinmn]

16. Sounds good. A BB group will be a place for people to check-in

for some more in-depth discussion.

[sellitman]

17. I am in like Flynn!

President Boxer has a miraculous sound to it!

[Liberty Belle]

18. Nominating for home page

After hearing Barbara Boxer speak at the CA Democratic Convention this weekend, I was even more impressed with her than ever before. Every single person that was near me in the hall said they wished Barbara would run for president.

Barbara represents what every Democrat believes in--and she's proven herself to be above all other members of our party by being the only one to stand up for Democracy in challenging the Ohio electors. She also stood up against Condi Rice and helped force the EPA to abandon its nightmarish program to test pesticides on babies. Next she'll be challenging Bolton's nomination to the UN.

As our State Party Chair Art Torres proudly noted in his introduction of Senator Boxer, she received more votes than any other Senator in the U.S. -- and in fact, more votes than any other candidate for public office other than the Presidency.

Californians love Barbara Boxer--and we're willing to share her for the good of our country! ;-)

The standing ovation at the convention spoke for itself. There was an excitement and a thrill as palpable as an electric current that ran through the room from the moment she entered until after she left. Art Torres, remarking on this phenomenon, observed, "Who needs caffeine when we've got Barbara Boxer?"

Barbara Boxer would be a far stronger Democratic candidate than any others mentioned for '08, including Senator Clinton and Senator Kerry (assuming Howard Dean remains as DNC Chair).

Of course, my ideal ticket in '08 would be Boxer-Dean!

Put a woman in charge of cleaning up America--and let Dr. Dean fix our broken healthcare system.

:toast:

[imenja]

23. How do I nominate the thread for the home page?

I clicked my vote for the greatest thread, but I don't see a function to nominate for the home page.

[Liberty Belle]

45. It only works for the first 48 hours. You could start a new

thread, though, with a link to the old thread. Say that two of us tried to nominate but saw this too late; in my case, was away at the Democratic Convention.

Maybe others will nominate it.

[lonestarnot]

19. I'm there...do we have 10 yet?

[katinmn]

28. yes, I'll submit this morning

[renaissanceguy]

21. Count me in! Boxer for President!

http://www.cafepress.com/liberalissues.16674280

[Vincardog]

41. Count me in Love BOXER for President

I am SOOOO tired of the pResidnent

[imenja]

22. Count me in!

[imenja]

24. kick

:dem:

[eridani]

25. I could go for that n/t

[imenja]

26. nominate for greatest

please

[MelissaB]

27. I don't have a lot of time,

but count me in! She is my dream president.

:loveya: Also, nominating...

[Catchawave]

29. I'll support a Boxer group!

Thanks for working on this!

[katinmn]

32. Skinner said he'd set the group up today

See you there!

[lonestarnot]

33. Good and thanks Skinner!

[Liberty Belle]

46. Woo hoo! Thanks, Skinner.

[dave123williams]

30. "The Contender"

Kind of obvious, but not bad...

[katinmn]

31. Thank you

[kimpossible]

34. I'm in!

Barbara Boxer is my hero.

[cascadiance]

35. I'm in!

Trying to decide whether I'd rather continue having her as one of our strongest leaders in the Senate or run for pres in 2008!

I guess that depends a lot on who we have as our other Senator come that time and who's the governor that would appoint her replacement then too.

BTW, does anyone have a link to the site that rates congress critters on how they voted in congress so far (the one that Ms. Boxer leads so heavily in)? Her PAC is soliciting recommendations for who she should send money to to help out in 2006. I want to make sure I recommend someone who has principles!

[alittlelark]

36. I'd be all over that one!

[lala_rawraw]

37. Count me in...

I want a Boxer/Conyers ticket.

[katinmn]

38. that's a dream ticket

Perhaps by 2008 the majority of Americans will be ready for integrity and facing up to our challenges.

[sellitman]

44. Boxer/ Conyers 2008 ...WOW!!!!

Now that would send the Pukes a message! Where do I sign up?

[Leftest]

39. I like it

Sounds like a very good idea. :toast:

[proud patriot]

40. I'm totally in

Thanks for the invite :D

[UrbScotty]

42. Count me in!

TKO Frist, Santorum, etc.!

[katinmn]

43. The DU Barbara Boxer Group is up!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=333x1

[katinmn]

47. Kick! It's up

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=333
:kick:

[EFerrari]

48. kick

[golden voyages]

49. Count me in!

She's truly a breath of fresh air

[imenja]

50. love your user name n/t

[intheflow]

51. Thanks, katinmn and Skinner!

This group is long overdue. Barbara Boxer is wonderfully presidential!

Next up, a Conyers Group. This would actually be my dream ticket--Boxer and Conyers/Conyers and Boxer. Either order would be fine, they're both my heroes.

[ourbluenation]

52. cali girl here - I'm in.

[Nothing Without Hope]

54. A Boxer group is a great idea - she's a hero and a leader with integrity

I supported Wes Clark for 2004, and I feel iit's too early to commit to a particular ticket for 2008 - though Boxer/Conyers does sounds wonderful to fantasize about. I respect and admire Wes Clark, but Boxer needs to be in the focus too. And Rep. Conyers shines with strength and integrity - another hero. I want to follow what Sen. Boxer is doing and hear what she says and what is said about her. So I'll definitely be stopping by your new group. Congratulations and good luck!

[Warren DeMontague]

55. Another Californian here who couldn't be prouder of my Senator.

Damn Straight.

[Boo Boo]

56. Well, seems like we're over the

top already, but...

I'm there! :party:

[Tom Rinaldo]

57. If you need me, count me

I love her. She was my Congresswoman and then Senator for years. Although she is not my first choice for a Presidential nominee in 2008, I would love to have her as my President. That was my only hesitation about signing on, it seems the group description says members are supporting her for a 2008 run. If my first choice doesn't make it, I could happily support Boxer.

[blue agave]

58. I'm in. Barbara is my Senator and I'm proud of her.

How about starting off as "Senate Majority Leader" in 2006.

[katinmn]

59. kick! The DU Boxer Group is up.

Mosey over. :kick:

[lonestarnot]

60. check'n it thanks!

[Joey Liberal]

61. Count me in

I live in a red state, and I wish like hell that we had a Senator like Barbara Boxer.

[Piperay]

62. Count me in

if you need me, I'm a Californian and I love my Senator!:loveya:

[eridani]

63. OK, I'll join the Boxer rebellion! n/t