Comments on: More change we can believe in: Lawrence Lessig

By: whythawk

whythawk — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:01:23 +0000

And, just to stir the pot a little, what happens to all the donations? They get returned?

By: Josh Nelson

Josh Nelson — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:37:39 +0000

Thanks, Paula. I didn’t realize you once lived in SF.

By: Paula

Paula — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:58:27 +0000

As a former resident of San Francisco, and after spending several years in the portion that was Lantos’ district, I can attest that it leans very far towards the Dems, and that Jackie Speier probably is a lock. I agree with Lessig’s analysis that to run against her was to risk marginalizing the movement for which he stands. It makes the most sense to build the movement first to the level of successful influence that Lessig is used to achieving, and then to figure out where he personally can have the most impact.

By: Josh Nelson

Josh Nelson — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:41:18 +0000

She looks pretty solid to me, though I don’t know much about her. I know she has the support of several congressman, S.F. mayor Newsom and Lantos’ wanted her to succeed him.

That district leans so far D that whoever wins the primary will be a sure shot. I seriously doubt that anyone else will jump in, given the ease with which Speier maintained her State Senate seat.

By: Mike Sheehan

Mike Sheehan — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:52:03 +0000

Josh: Drat. Just saw that too. What are your thoughts on Jackie Speier (remaining Dem in CA-12 race) then, if any?

By: Josh Nelson

Josh Nelson — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:55:20 +0000

I’m still in shock, personally.

The Change Congress project Lessig is working on is still worth supporting, IMO.

By: Dr. Slammy

Dr. Slammy — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:51:41 +0000

Bummer. I guess we can at least acknowledge the issues and commit to backing that much….

By: Josh Nelson

Josh Nelson — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:49:59 +0000

Well, how about that timing? Lessig has just decided not to run.

http://lessig.org/blog/2008/02/on_why_i_am_not_running.html

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