2012: What a Guy!

MSNBC’s Michael LaRosa profiles Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Executive Director Guy Cecil, whose committee had quite an Election Night. “‘Guy did a terrific job, not just maintaining but expanding the Democrats majority,’ said Sen.-elect Elizabeth Warren. “He was a sounding board for me, and I valued his advice and hard work throughout this campaign.’ In Virginia, where former Gov. Tim Kaine faced a massive ad campaign from third-party groups and his opposition, the Kaine team also relied on Cecil’s leadership and counsel. ’Guy’s strategic advice and support for our campaign were invaluable,’ the governor said. ‘His efforts paid dividends by electing strong, results-oriented Democrats in close races all across the country, and we thank him for his leadership.’”

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Thank you, Guy Cecil, whoever you are.

Our new Senator from Maine, Angus King, survived a carpet bombing campaign of negative ads, paid for by Rove's Crossroads and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the likes of which we have never seen in our poor state. If it hadn't been for Mayor Bloomberg donating money at the last minute, to his fellow Independent, we wouldn't have seen many positive ads in King's defense.

I am a Democrat who voted for the Independent candidate, because I'd seen him in person and recognized his qualifications for the job. There is a special rage one feels towards out-of-state actors who try to smear a politician one knows to be a decent person. This isn't "just politics." This is personal, and it speaks to a lack of integrity in the right-wing. The Republicans employed millions and millions of dollars to attack Democrats and Independents in this past election. I think they and their donors should be held accountable for their actions.

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Reply#1 - Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:06 AM EST

Thank you for that Comment.

    #1.1 - Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:41 PM EST
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    repubs must adapt or they become a fossil, their ideas are outdated, lack direction, inspiration, and yes their racism, puts them in a box, I am a card carrying proud, independent, veteran of viet-nam , they must change their ways or they will become the party of the "Wigs" and now they are extinct

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    Reply#2 - Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:53 AM EST
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