First Photos: John Kerry with Barack Obama today in Charleston, S.C.

[flpoljunkie]

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. left, embraces former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., after Kerry endorsed and introduced Obama during a rally on the College of Charleston campus in Charleston, S.C., Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)


Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. left, waves to the crowd after being introduced and endorsed by former Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., during a rally on the College of Charleston campus in Charleston, S.C., Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)


Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., addresses a rally on the College of Charleston campus in Charleston, S.C., as former Democratic presidential candidate and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., applauds after he endorsed Obama Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

[mikelgb]

1. careful Barack... electile dysfunction is contagious

[polichick]

39. Lol - Did you get that line from Davis Fleetwood??

He has a Kucinich video out by that name.
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[Renew Deal]

2. Passing the torch

It's very symbolic.

[Benhurst]

17. Yeah, from one Baby Boomer to another.

I'm all teared up.

[Renew Deal]

21. You're just upset it's not your boomer.

[Benhurst]

29. No, I'm just tired of political bullshit and spin.

All of our candidates are Baby Boomers, "the generation born between 1946 and 1964 ... ." http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/006105.html


Unless someone emerges at a blocked convention, it looks as though we're going to nominate at least one more Baby Boomer.

So, for what's worth, the torch won't be passed this election cycle.

Truth seems to be held in low esteem these days, but how silly to lie about what is at most a purely symbolic event.

[Tess99]

46. Obama is also a Gen-Xer

Some cultural scholar people say it starts in 1960 or 61. I've seen others saying it starts as late as 1966. There are people who were born in 45 or 44 or 43 who still call themselves boomers, and they are. What do they have in common with the Greatest Generation, even though they were born before 1946? Nothing. They're boomers too. Obama has nothing in common with boomers. His mother was born in 43, just a few years before Bill and Hillary. His grandparents are the age of Bill and Hill's parents. Therefore, he is one generation behind them, making him an X-er.

[Benhurst]

53. Well, what could be more American than reinventing oneself, anyway?

But I guess such things really matter when substance takes a backseat to form.

[thoughtcrime1984]

42. You are too concerned with a category

Obama is a good 15 years younger than Kerry, but both are good men, and good liberal Democrats. Why are you so concerned with the "Baby Boomer" tag? It spans an entire generation and would include those from the ages of 43-62. Who is out there that is younger than 43 or older than 62 that you would like as our candidate this cycle? Obama has already been flogged for being "too young and inexperienced", and a guy like the 71 year old McCain has been tagged with being "too old". I don't get the angst here.

[Benhurst]

45. No, as I said above, I just don't like political bullshit and spin.

It's Obama's people who are pushing the torch's being passed bullshit.

If it were true, it would be little more than an historical footnote.

Since it isn't true, it's just silly bullshit and spin. Why lie about something so trivial? It's too bad Obama's supporters can't accept him for the baby boomer he is. I guess "youthful baby boomer" doesn't play from their perspective as well as "new generation." How pathetic.

[thoughtcrime1984]

59. Yes, pathetic

angry much?

[Benhurst]

66. Yes, by the spin-masters who are selling our candidates like soap.

And by the failure of our candidates to address the problems facing this nation which is in trouble, opting instead for feel-good pablum and downright avoidance of what lies ahead.

Things you haven't heard about and aren't likely to in this campaign:
The shredding of the Constitution and Bill of Rights
The citizens loss of privacy.
The military/industrial complex's eating up 51% of the discretionary budget, not even counting the occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan.
The decline of the Dollar. etc., etc., etc.

Some of Senator Obama's supporters have taken to comparing him to Lincoln.
Well he's no Lincoln. But that certainly shouldn't worry him, since there's no danger whatsoever of his having to face an opponent even remotely similar to him or even, for that matter, a Stephen A. Douglas.

[fascisthunter]

3. Kerry for VP? Hmmmm..... (nt)

[rox63]

4. Thanks for the pics

Two great Dem leaders teaming up together. :D

[zulchzulu]

5. Very cool!

Good stuff...thanks for posting.

[Fresh_Start]

6. Looks like an arranged marriage picture

Kerry does not look happy to be there

[Dawgs]

8. Maybe you should listen to his speech before making such a stupid comment on 2 pics.

John Kerry was very happy to be there.

[Fresh_Start]

10. I did....and the pictures tell a different story

its not like politicians can't spin a speech
and maybe he's happy to be there....but the truth is the pictures DO NOT convey that

[Dawgs]

12. Did you watch the video? Pictures don't always catch you looking your best.

[Fresh_Start]

15. and admittedly Kerry doesn't photograph well

and his happy looks less happy than other people's happy...

I was commenting only on the photos....
I have arranged marriages in my family so I've seen arranged marriage photos.
it didn't look good.
My recommendation show better photos.

[MH1]

33. I suspect a little wistfulness that it isn't the other way around...

but given the realities of today, I think Kerry is very happy his endorsement was sought after (it was, by many camps), and very happy to be giving it to someone that he can support as enthusiastically as he can support Obama.

It has to be a little tough for him, though. I think that might be what is showing through in these pictures.

[LittleClarkie]

57. Who else wanted it?

I hadn't hear that.

[MH1]

69. All of them, from what I heard.

Clinton was especially hounding him.

From what I heard. Of course I have no links, it is all hearsay from good sources; I expect some people won't believe me because I can't provide links, but that's ok.

[LittleClarkie]

70. I believe you. COOL!

I bet that did feel good.

But I understand why he went with Obama.

Thing is, now I wonder if the only way he will get a post in a Dem administration is if Obama wins.

[Big Blue Marble]

18. I saw part of his speech today. He looked and sounded very happy to be there. n/t

[Fresh_Start]

24. ok, write in down as bad photos

but can you say looking only at those photos that Kerry is happy?
cause he looks miserable to me
(my mom was one of those arranged marriages)

[LittleClarkie]

43. He didn't have to endorse anyone

at all.

[Dawgs]

7. I hate to say this, but seeing Obama's youth next to Kerry is why I want McCain if Obama wins.

[Anouka]

55. I don't understand. Explain? n/t

[Meshuga]

9. Good choice Kerry!

I wish Kerry was running but he did pick a fine candidate to endorse.

[sunonmars]

11. Hilary is probably breathing a sigh of relief

Who would seriously want the endorsement of the man that lost to Bush in re-election. Sorry but Kerry for screwed up big time in 2004.

Besides from my cousin who live in SC, the family all sort of said, Kerry publically endorsed Obama and they laughed. I'm not sure Obama should want it. Doesnt seem Kerry is too popular down there.

[Dawgs]

13. Really, because everyone I talked to today in Georgia thought it was great.

[Big Blue Marble]

20. OMG! Do you think she had already turned him down?

Saying that is just classic sour grapes.

[Maven]

50. Seriously, Kerry is a great Senator and I have the deepest respect for him

but in this race, I see his endorsement as baggage...makes Obama look more like an extension of, rather than a break from, the past.

[AJ Franklin]

14. Too many Dems are still waiting for a refund from Kerry

for his sorry capitulation in 2004. Ohio was rigged and with the vote recounted there, Kerry had a win in his pocket. But he conceded defeat and went to sleep for 3 years.

I hope all of the angry Kerry supporters, such as myself, realize that Kerry's support for "O" is the kiss of death for his campaign.

Go Hillary!

[bdamomma]

16. Kerry is staying away from the status quo!!

[sunonmars]

19. I know hilarious

Kerry is one of the worst when it comes to status quo. Those big scary guys with tons of money. Seriously Kerry fecks me off after 2004.

[bigscott]

23. Kerry IS the status quo

i hope he fights more for the nominee this time than he did in 2004, regardless of who it turns out to be

[bdamomma]

26. let me clarify Kerry knows the status quo, and he has worked under

Clinton maybe he wants a change.

[flpoljunkie]

25. For your edification, from Douglas Brinkley, historian--on John Kerry, Clintons, McAuliffe's DNC

I think it's a very decisive election, because in truth Kerry is more liberal than Al Gore, and I think that there's a progressive agenda to John Kerry versus a very conservative agenda with Bush." - Douglas Brinkley

Whom does the biographer think his subject will pick as a running mate? Not Hillary Rodham Clinton. Audio Link: http://www.depauw.edu/av/crain/brinkley-hillary.mp3

"There's really two different Democratic parties right now: there's the Clintons and Terry McAuliffe and the DNC and then there's the Kerry upstarts. John Kerry had one of the great advantages in life by being considered to get the nomination in December. He watched every Democrat in the country flee from him, and the Clintons really stick the knife in his back a bunch of times, so he's able to really see who was loyal to him and who wasn't. That's a very useful thing in life."

http://www.depauw.edu/news/index.asp?id=13354

[Didereaux]

22. Is Obama KISSING Kerry in that first photo?

[krabigirl]

27. It kinds looks like it. hehe

[AJ Franklin]

30. Think there was any tongue?

[Didereaux]

34. wellll, Kerry was said to be too 'Frenchiefied'....true btw

[no name no slogan]

28. It doesn't count

He's not slipping him the tongue

[Didereaux]

35. omigawd he is trying to atone for the Mcclurkin thing by pandering to the gays...they'll kill him !

[Didereaux]

36. gays, of my acquaintance anyway. seem rather intolerant of phonies.

[TheDonkey]

31. Wow, this is awesome

I just changed my sig and avatar to honor these two great democrats yesterday and this is what I see!

[flpoljunkie]

32. Just edited the OP to add one more photo of the two of them on this gloriously sunny winter day

[Didereaux]

37. I predict the Photoshoppers will have field day with those pix.

[Eurobabe]

38. Obama is a better gesticulator than Kerry

:rofl: :loveya:

[Vektor]

40. Two very dapper gentlemen, for sure.

I love our Dems. Makes me proud to be one.

:patriot:

[debatepro]

41. what is the deal

its like a bunch of freepers are signed up on this site... seriously... so much hate for one of the most progressive congress-person's in the senate. You don't have to like obama or kerry but damn... the frenchie comment is straight freeper... why not just call him a flip-flopper and reify the artifact repukes created in 2k4.

We are better than this!

[Bluebear]

44. Did Donnie McClurkin entertain? This is, after all, prime "pray away the gay" territory for Obama

[debatepro]

47. Answer ignored?

Statement on Rev. McClurkin

"I have clearly stated my belief that gays and lesbians are our brothers and sisters and should be provided the respect, dignity, and rights of all other citizens. I have consistently spoken directly to African-American religious leaders about the need to overcome the homophobia that persists in some parts of our community so that we can confront issues like HIV/AIDS and broaden the reach of equal rights in this country.

I strongly believe that African Americans and the LGBT community must stand together in the fight for equal rights. And so I strongly disagree with Reverend McClurkin's views and will continue to fight for these rights as President of the United States to ensure that America is a country that spreads tolerance instead of division."

~ Barack Obama
10/22/07

[Bluebear]

48. If he disagrees so much then why did he hire him? Talk is cheap.

[debatepro]

49. i don't

see what more you want from him? He says he is constantly challenging this belief withing the African American community. Particularly religious.

[Bluebear]

61. An apology.

[debatepro]

65. what

specifically do you want it to say? Where does he need to give this apology? What networks need to be invited? He is clearly saying he does not condone the discourse of hate! I don't understand why providing arguments against hate is any less "valuable" than an apology?

[debatepro]

51. Lets change the tone...

Do you have to post this rancor in every positive Obama thread? I mean... what does your "humor" accomplish other than pit... supporter versus supporter? It’s really the Obama supporters doing all this hate. It does us no good to make joke about a how a does 400 hundred dollar haircut help the poor?

If you were really interested in changing the homophobic artifact… you might consider trying to convince people with claims, data, reasons, evidence, warrants, etc. What we can do is talk about which candidate is the most inclusive and has the best platfrom for GLBT issues.

Your approach only makes it worse.

[Bluebear]

60. That you think this was a "joke" or "humor" is sad. And don't blame me for my approach.

Blame Obama for being a panderer.

[debatepro]

63. Bringing up the issue

is not a joke my friend. Asking if Donnie Mcclurkin was hired for the entertainment is irony or sarcasm...

Irony:
A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect.

So it is clear that i was not saying Donnie Mcclurkin comentary was funny or humorous. Keep the deridable discourse alive and well it will really accomplish something positive for the GLBT cause!!!

[debatepro]

67. delete

[debatepro]

68. self deleted

tyring to send PM.

[AspenRose]

52. Wonder what John Edwards thinks of that.

*raises eyebrow*

[JanusAscending]

54. Notice the "hands"?????

Obama has big hands like JK!! Wonder if that means anything? My husband had hands like Obama too. Maybe that's why I'm such a hand freak????:rofl: :applause:

[workinclasszero]

56. Thanks..

..for the pics of J Kerry and our next President, Barack Obama!!:toast:

[elixir]

58. Is Barack trying to kiss John in the first photo?

[debatepro]

62. if he was ...

why would it matter? Hopefully, we will see all the Anti-Obama Donnie McClurkin posters come here and talk about how ridiculous that comment is. Doubtful! He is clearly saying something...

[ellisonz]

64. It's probably very loud because of the crowd...

[hibiscus]

71. It is on Cspan now

8pm EST, 5pm PST

[calteacherguy]

72. The second photo is magnificent! They are all great! nt

[flpoljunkie]

73. I just found this one from yesterday in Charleston, S.C.

The little boy looking up at Obama is poignant, as well as the awe and seeming shyness of the older boys.


Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., right shakes the hands of several youths during a rally on the College of Charleston campus in Charleston, S.C., Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008. Obama's campaign is counting on blacks who traditionally make up half of the Democratic primary voters here to deliver the state to him on Jan. 26, a victory that he hopes will help fuel momentum going into the 'Mega Tuesday' voting in 22 states 10 days later. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

[fishnfla]

74. Its like a scene from the garden of Gethsemane

fade to a cock crowing three times