folks ask for ideas. Two thumbs up.

She's my kind of democrat.

Black and female?!

I spoke with her about running way back in 2003 .. (she looked at me like I was crazy for suggesting it, but thanked me for my support) I really really like Barbara Lee.

This was during the run up to the Shock 'n Awe - she spoke so forcefully, articulately, succinctly, passionately and intelligently - my congress rep was Lynn Woolsey (bless her heart for trying hard and being on the correct side of all progressive issues) But I felt Barbara Lee articulated the issues with a much sharper, clearer strike.

She'd get my support in a heartbeat.. But she knows she doesn't stand a chance, and her work in Congress is so vital. I'd like to see her run for the Senate take Barbara Boxer's seat, since Boxer is resigning. However, Kamala Harris is vying for that position, I support Kamala.. so.. in a quandry except maybe if DiFi resigns..that'd be great.

and thank you so much for your involvement.

I'm not saying she should or will run for President. If she did I'd vote for her. I'm trying to raise awareness that she has served admirably in the House of Representatives.

Barbara Lee (and for those about to rock) I salute you.

She's the real deal.

I love real deal democrats. I've been looking up more about her and it looks like she has fought for the 99% her whole life.

for consistently electing outstanding representatives!

which consistently works for our interests.

of those I'd like to see run for POTUS.

Unfortunately, no one of much significance consults with me.

I saw on wiki that she was involved with the Black Panther Party. For me that's a plus. I can only imagine how that would get spun by Fox and the rest of the conservative corporate media, roflmao.

My point in sharing her info here is that there are great progressives in Congress. They can run and win!

We need a lot more of them. More more more!

I hope she takes DiFi's spot when the Dino retires, which I hope is soon.

President is ok, too.

She'd fight for the people of California.

This was a sign frequently seen at the anti-war protests in 2002 and 2003. Still true today.

Thanks for the great thread.

Barbara Lee for President 2016!

You mentioned her on another thread & that sparked my interest. I suggest everyone start a thread on a progressive they like.

Barbara Lee started her political career on the local school board & in state government. We need more like her on school boards, in state government, in the house and senate, and as president.

Thanks for mentioning Barbara Lee!

K&R

please share them here! Thanks in advance.

I was right there with her.

As were millions here & around the world. Especially in New York City. I will always love New Yorkers for suffering the most yet in the large majority opposing the War In Iraq. That's not only love and courage. It's great intelligence and compassion!

It's still tough for me to talk about that time.

We need more representatives like Barbara Lee. More, more, more!

If she's on our ballot here I vote. Always.

I love East Bay!

This is what we're talking about when we mention we need more progressives at all levels of government.

The real question is, why are we being denied the right to choices when it comes to the Presidency?

As to your excellent question, I wish I had the answer sabrina 1. Sadly, I do not.

I want to see more threads about cool progressives. It's fun learning stuff.

We sure get a lot of the 'you better vote for Hillary / I'm not voting for Hillary' threads. Though I must admit they are pretty funny.

Thank you very much stevenleser.

If only all Democrats were as courageous and smart as she is.

I vote for that every time! We need a lot more candidates like that on every ballot. People who stand for their constituents. On real bread and butter issues like raising the minimum wage, day care, health care, the things that matter to people.

One thing that really struck me from that doc. Shirley Chisholm would say the same things to people in the south that she said to them in the north. No sugarcoating or market testing.

That's what we need more of! More!

Glad to R&

And I would love her to run in 2016.

I'd love her to run in 2016 too.

I'd love for more progressives to really step forward. At every level.

Run for office progressives. Your ideas and contributions are our best hope for improving the economy!

When she stood alone against Congress (and most of the country, even most of DU)
and cast the sole vote AGAINST War in Afghanistan in 2001,
she won my undying admiration and respect.

She would make an outstanding President that I would be proud to vote for.
No nose holding to vote for this Democrat!


You will know them by their WORKS.

Thank you bvar22! I'm grateful learning so much from other progressives here. Hope you enjoy a good evening. Yes, we know them by their WORKS. So true.

Here's a speech on the House Floor from 2013:

I know what you mean about starting threads, lol. I rarely start them either because I'm a bit shy too. Most of my threads sink like a stone. I'm really glad others here are interested in learning more about Barbara Lee. Especially glad that others already know about her and are sharing videos of her here in this thread.

Keep the videos coming folks!

was not. We need more people in Congress like Barbara Lee. Who will exercise great restraint in authorizing the use of force, and who will not write the President and the NSA blank checks in the name of security.

She Rocks!

informed people there who keep voting for people like Barbara Lee! I've been to the East Bay area, it's really pretty. My favorite place around there when I last visited was the Sausalito area. And I went to a Giants game. What a great ballpark. Super cool fans too. It didn't feel all 'my team rocks your team sucks' that I've gotten at some other stadiums. It was more like 'it's a great day for a ballgame, let's have fun.' That's how I am in real life so I really had a wonderful time.

Keep it up everyone. Post more videos of her.

I just can't get enough.

Nice knowing there's some democrats in Congress who have our backs. We need a lot more like her!