Oakland 12-Year-Old Wows Democratic Convention

[Robbien]

Wexler, who founded a grassroots group called kidsforkerry.org, was rewarded last week with a phone call from Teresa Heinz Kerry inviting her to address the convention in prime time.

With her high pitched voice and breathy enthusiasm, the seventh grader from Oakland, Calif., wowed the crowd. And when she chided Cheney for using a four-word expletive in an exchange with Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy, she brought delegates roaring to their feet.

"When our vice president had a disagreement with a Democratic senator, he used a really bad word," Wexler said. "If I said that word, I would be put in a timeout. I think he should be put in a timeout," Wexler said to loud cheers.

"The last time I saw John Kerry, he grabbed my arm and said, see you at the convention. And here I am," Wexler said, pumping her fists. "What will be even more amazing will be the inauguration in January when we have a new president, knowing that kids have made the difference in this election."

http://www.ktvu.com/politics/3586020/detail.html

[Cronus Protagonist]

1. Very cool

I hope she votes Democratic in November.

:)

SHOVE IT! - Drop Bush Not Bombs! - Hero Kerry AWOL Bush
http://brainbuttons.com/home.asp?stashid=13

[Lithos]

4. When she is 18, maybe so

However, she is still a great inspiration. You just don't see this kind of stuff from the pukes.

[drhilarius]

6. I guarantee you

Within a week the RNC is going to "discover" a very (and suspiciously) well-crafted kids for Bush website made by a ten year old.

[xxqqqzme]

16. they'll call it

'babies 4 b**h'

[JustCarbon]

2. LOVE IT

We need more pre-pubescents like her

[LiberalVoice]

3. Man smart children freak me out!

I was a pretty inteligent kid but these ones give me the willy's!!! lol :P

[Erika]

5. From the Mouths of Babes!

Says it all.

[mom cat]

21. Me too. Sometime I think that it's all over for the planet, then another

fresh new soul turns up to give me hope again.

[Rebel_with_a_cause]

7. Who has an url to her speech?

I'd like to see it.

[joefree1]

19. There's a Real Player link on this report

Child Tells DNC Cheney Needs A Timeout For Cursing

POSTED: 7:35 am EDT July 28, 2004
BOSTON -- A 12-year-old girl from California nearly upstaged some long-time Democratic leaders on the second night of the party's convention in Boston.

Ilana Wexler won a speaking role for launching a Web site called kidsforkerry.org. She described Kerry as a "hero to America" and a "great and positive role model."

But she clearly doesn't feel the same way about Vice President Dick Cheney.

Wexler told delegates that she'd heard about Cheney's heated exchange with Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy on the Senate floor -- during which Cheney used what the 12-year-old calls "a really bad word." She said if she used that word herself, she'd get a "timeout" -- and she thinks that's what should happen to Cheney.
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[Justice]

8. She Was Excellent, I only wish

she had been on at 8 pm so children could have seen her.

[xxqqqzme]

17. agree - I remember thinking

why have her on @ 10:20, I think it was. Did the whorporate media cover her? We switched 2 cnn as soon as Wexler finished and wolfie & group were in a THK bash fest - so ?? Wexler wasn't shown 'live'?

[Kinkistyle]

9. In response, the Repugs will have the football captain to speak.

SAN DEMAS HIGH FOOTBALL RULES!!!

[Coventina]

10. Morning Pepsi all over keyboard!!!

Thanks!!
:D

[Downtown Hound]

11. Think of it

A 12-year-old is far more eloquent and inspiring than Bush has ever been or will ever be.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

12. Make that a really lonnnnnnnng

time out.

:yourock: Ms. Wexler!

[Whoa_Nelly]

13. Future President of The United States?

http://tinyurl.com/3w7u8

[Roy]

14. Sad really, when you think about it.............

A 12 year old 7th grader with intelligence and probably a world view yards above that of the leader of the most powerful country on earth.

Picture a debate between Ms Wexler and George Bush?????

She would cream him.

Sad so very sad.

[colonel odis]

15. curious as to how the talk shows and fox are insulting her this morning

n/t

[West Coast Democrat]

18. I can't wait to see her on Letterman

[MODemocrat]

20. Miss Wexler should replace Rush Limbaugh

She's brilliant, and only 12 years old, wow! Can't wait to see her tonight on the David Letterman show. He has the coolest way of making kids look so cute and precious.
:toast: :bounce: :thumbsup:

[sandboxface]

22. This deserves a KICK

:kick: