Based on a comment to the last post about the rumor of State Senator Denise Ducheny possibly running for Mayor, I started making some phone calls.... and YES! I have confirmed with a source in the know, that there are Dem interests pushing Ducheny to enter the race, and that she is considering it. I have to admit, she would be a great candidate. She is a business Democrat, with great appeal for small government Independents. She has a solid record on environmental issues, LGBT and civil rights issues and she is the guru of budget and finance at the State. Plus, it would be a free ride for her, as her seat is not up this year.
Only problem I see may be with labor. She voted against the hotel workers union earlier this year, but I am sure that the Tribes will remember: she definitely carried their water.
All I can say: Ducheny in '08! (Denise, of course, not Al)
7 comments:
AWESOME!!! Francis is pissed that Jerry talked smack about private sector people aren't the best for public sector positions. Can you imagine the repubs being split and the Dems rally around a credible candidate like Denise! I just hope Donne doesn't screw things up and tries to run again. I hope she knows that her support among Democrats is waining fast. Her flip-flops on key Dem issues is really hurting her. I hope she stays out and let the party rally around Denise...
Denise would be an excellent choice, as the original post stated, she is a strong business Dem that would get a lot of independant support. The labor issue is real. Unless a strong labor voice can support her, I think it would be difficult. But, who thinks she would actually be up for it, when she is in a pretty good position? Plus, the party would support Donna over just about anyone. No?
Southbaydem, I disagree with you. I think there are many in the party that want to support someone other than Donna for mayor. Afterall she had 3 shots at trying to win it. Of course there are some hardcore Donna kool aid drinkers out there who will encourage her to run again.
I agree, Donna's votes on WalMart and her flip-flop-flip on marriage equality have left meny in the Dem party with sour tastes on her...
i agree that the dem party will not support denise the same way they would get behind donna. denise has no name ID in SD. she will need A LOT of help, meaning the party ground troops, and A LOT of money, where is it going to come from.
Not really, I think the party is looking for a win. Many of those on the grassroots level are dissapointed with Donna. I think that knowing where Denise stands on many of the key issues there will be enthusiastic support for Denise
I agree with bluediegan - there is some serious support for Denise in the grassroots.
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