by
Larry C Johnson
A little over a year ago I sat in the office of DCCC Chairman Rahm Emanuel in the Democratic National Headquarters in Washington with Jim Marcinkowski. The Democrats approached Jim about running for Congress. Rahm promised Jim, in my presence, that if Jim showed he could raise money then they would back him. After the meeting broke up, I went to the bathroom. Rahm came in and used the urinal next to me. He asked, "Is he going to do it". I said, "yes". Rahm reiterated his promise to help Jim if he jumped into the race. If the Dems take the Congress, don't count on the word of Rahm Emanuel.
UPDATE: I forgot to mention that Congressman John Conyers and Senator Stabenow have stepped up to the plate to help Jim. The problem is with the various national Democratic Party organizations.
If you want to help Jim go to Congress, here's his website: http://www.vote-jim.com || CONTRIBUTE to Jim's campaign!
Good for you, taking this on. I was touched by the New York Times article when I saw it (on page A1),
here's a permanent, more readable link with one of the photos (there more in the print edition, and they were great,) they also have a link to more of the race info.:
"Battling Power of Incumbency, and Feeling Left to Fight Alone"
He really sounded like a very good candidate for this district! It struck me as ridiculous to write him off as not being able to win. It certainly sounded like the reporter felt he had been abandoned by the party and that it was a pity for someone with such a qualified background. It's almost like he was being turned into Willy Loman....plus like he was suckered into doing it and was still being very honorable by trying as hard as he could to stick to it.
Of course, one could argue that it's all an ex-CIA plot to get more money and support. And in the end, what would be wrong with that if it's needed and could win a seat and put in such a qualified candidate? The reporter obviously fell for it. :-)
October 10, 2006 12:51 PM | Reply | Permalink