Teresa Heinz Kerry speaking on CSPAN now

[Maddy McCall]

Just a heads up for folks who want to watch.

Edited to add that she is at a university rally in Wisconsin.

[maddezmom]

1. listening now

:)

[Maddy McCall]

2. She just joked that she has only been married to him for 8 and 1/2 yrs

and anything he did prior to that she has no interest in.

The crowd roared with laughter. NOW she is discussing his wonderful characteristics, including protesting Vietnam, that she admires.

[NewYorkerfromMass]

6. Little mention of her in this whole intern BS

as if she doesn't exist.

[madmax]

3. I like her

:)

[TheDonkey]

4. Very powerful story about Vietnam

Does she always speak so slowly and softly at the stage?

[Maddy McCall]

7. Yes.

I have seen her at numerous televised events...she is always soft-spoken...it's her Euro-South African enculturation, I think. We aren't used to seeing that.

She is so different from Gert Clark, whose southern style contrasts sharply to Teresa's style. As First Ladies, they will compliment each other, I believe.

Edited to add that I have also seen her fired up, but it is still in a way of words and not mannerism. I heard her say, at some event (don't remember when--it was prior to Kerry announcing for president) that she would not put up with that "shit." But she said it in a low-key way. Still water runs deep, very deep.

[maddezmom]

13. her style of soft speaking requires concentration

and focuses folks on her words. I like it. :)

[Bucky]

23. Gert Clark's southern style comes from the Big Apple

She was a NYC girl when he married her and you can hear the Brooklyn Bridge in her accent. She's got a lot of class and has picked up a few southern lady habits, but she's tough like a New Yorker as well as 100% class.

[Maddy McCall]

26. She is an honorary Steel Magnolia

Southern women are tough and classy at the same time. She probably felt right at home in Arkansas.

[diamond14]

5. here's a link

http://www.c-span.org/watch/cspan_rm.asp?Cat=TV&Code=CS

[WillyBrandt]

8. She seems like one in a million

Extremely rich
Brilliant
A beautiful, stunning lady
Polyglot
Idealistic

[WillyBrandt]

9. Dupe

[Tinoire]

10. Wish she were running instead. She's one HELL of a lady! n/t

[maddezmom]

11. Teddy's there as well, he'll fire up the crowd.

:)

[WillyBrandt]

12. She's too smart

I wonder how she will hurt/help Kerry

[madmax]

14. She comes across to me as being very sincere.

Speaking from the heart without the usual campaign slogans, jingles and rhetoric.

[WillyBrandt]

15. Man, I am so fucking impressed

A rebuke to all the stupid media whores, as well as to some of the worst crap on DU

[funky_bug]

16. My gosh, what is that accent?

I'll admit, I'm hearing her for the first time. On top of her soft-spoken manner, I'm intrigued by her accent.

[WillyBrandt]

17. She's from Mozambique

Of Portugese descent

[funky_bug]

19. She is Hillary AND a bag of chips.

I'm having a hard time falling in love with John, but I'm already in love with Teresa.

[Screaming Lord Byron]

24. Same background as Freddie Mercury, fact fans.

[streakr]

18. Very Impressive...she needs to be on the campaign trail (n/t)

[Maddy McCall]

20. She has been all along--saw her speak numerous times in Iowa

and ever since.

[funky_bug]

22. I'll bet we see a lot more of her

The best defense is a good offense. Don't give the pukes fire by addressing the situation anymore. Just put out the fire with a sweet, sweet salve. This woman is remarkably well spoken, dignified, and gracious.

And Kennedy is kicking some ass!

[maddezmom]

21. Ted's getting the crowd riled up!

:)

[Maddy McCall]

25. Blond in the sweater behind Kennedy's right shoulder...

doesn't she remind you of Hillary?

[BeyondGeography]

27. Teddy's ready to battle

Sounds like he's ready to kill for Kerry.

You gotta love his spirit.

[Hand]

28. No kidding...

He's been in the Senate 42 years, he says. Damn--it hasn't tempered his rhetoric. He's kicking butt! GO TEDDY!

:loveya: :yourock: :toast:

[Auntie Bush]

31. 'm so Damn mad I missed it. I guess it will repeat..

[Maddy McCall]

29. Anyone listening to her as she works the crowds?

I love this woman! She is fabulous! She said that she plans to continue her current work and that most women in the US would expect her to, that politics is not her interest, her institute is.

[funky_bug]

30. I'm listening

But I'd listen to her recite Bush the Lesser's state of the union... she has such a beautiful accent. I am loving her work the crowds... she has great skill..

Ha ha! Did you hear her say, "Is this illegal...writing on money?"

She is so cute!

[Maddy McCall]

32. She has her heart into each conversation...

she isn't rushing through, she actually spends a moment talking and listening to each person. You get the feeling she really cares.

[funky_bug]

35. Absolutely

She is connecting with everyone she talks to. She isn't rushing, or being rushed by her aides. I noticed the same thing about Clark when I met him... his people tried to press him through the crowds, but he wouldn't be rushed away from the people. It is that quality that I found so genuine, and one I'm seeing in Teresa right now.

The Catsup Queen has my heart.

[tridim]

33. I really like Teresa

She seems very real. Unfortunately I like her more than her husband. Go easy, I am warming up to Kerry. Slowly, but surely.

[funky_bug]

36. Hey, ME too!

I'm still trying to warm up to Kerry... I got a big push (and changed my avatar) after I saw his Valentine's Day message to GWB. It kicked ass, and I thought..."hey... this guy isn't taking any shit."

But yeah, Teresa is definitely a compliment to her husband... I would wager to say, his better half.

[MaineDem]

34. I really love Teresa

I could listen to her for hours.

She's such a down-to-earth woman and gets along with people really well.

Ask her about her grandchild and see her face light up. :)