Beating Boehner

Well, halleluia! While I was gone, a bunch of good news came out of the Justin Coussoule for Congress campaign — the one some Democrats are ignoring while trying to raise money off John Boehner's inane utterances. The DNC and the DCCC have both sent out e-mails based on Boehner's appearance yesterday at the City Club of Cleveland, which I not so regrettably missed because I was on Rte 20 about halfway between the Indiana border and Toledo at the time. They're pointing out that Boehner has no real plan for the economy other than helping his rich friends and please send us money to defeat him now.

That's nice — but they're actually referring to electing enough Democrats to Congress to keep him from becoming Speaker. Only one person can actually defeat John Boehner — or even make him sweat — and that is Justin Coussoule.

So go here to make a direct contribution to a great progressive Democrat:

http://www.coussouleforcongress.com/

Not convinced someone running in this district is progressive? How about THIS:

http://www.coussouleforcongress.com/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=...

Yes, some elected Democrats have decided not a follow the "it's hopeless" marching orders and endorsed Justin: the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Its 83 members have put their stamp of approval on his campaign.

And just as good, there's THIS:

http://www.coussouleforcongress.com/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=...

"Hillary Clinton Legacy Organization Dedicates Resources in Fight Against Boehner."

It says, "The HRC Legacy PAC (HRC), an organization dedicated to preserving Hillary Clinton’s continuing “Commitment to the Future,” is endorsing U.S. Army veteran Justin Coussoule (pronounced kuh-SOO-lee) in his campaign against twenty-year incumbent John Boehner for Ohio’s Eighth District congressional seat. The endorsement stands out because it is accompanied by a swell of ground support and resources. HRC has chosen the 8th District as a vital battleground and believes Coussoule is the right candidate for the American people."

You bet! I love the way Justin's press release touts the fact that Bill Clinton spoke at the West Point graduation of himself and his wife Amanda and that he " respects [both Clintons] for their work in promoting democracy and human rights."

That is a perfect example of standing up and owning who you are and what you believe, and not giving a damn about what some Republicans might use against you (because if there is nothing, they will just make shit up anyway). We need more like him.

Can Justin win? I don't have a crystal ball. But I do think he will give Boehner the run of his life, and Boehner is a man who can stand to be a whole lot less smug, complacent, and cocky. Nothing but good can come out of backing Justin Coussoule's campaign.

http://www.coussouleforcongress.com/

Thanks, Hillary. Thanks, Raul Grijalva and the rest of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.