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[WilliamPitt]

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The press conference today

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/3676880.stm

Kerry Iraq speech galvanises press
BBC

There has been a strong and very mixed reaction in the US press to Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry's speech on the war in Iraq.

The fallout from US TV network CBS' admission of doubt over documents it used in a report about President George Bush's military service is also closely examined.

In his speech given on Monday, Democratic hopeful John Kerry "seems to have found his voice" on Iraq, which "ought to be the central issue of this year's election", the liberal New York Times says.

The paper says Mr Kerry's critique of Mr Bush's record in Iraq was "well-grounded, intellectually straightforward and powerful".

"Perhaps the presidential campaign is finally under way," it suggests.

USA Today agrees that Mr Kerry's criticisms are "an accurate indictment" of Mr Bush's decision to go to war "under mistaken reasons".

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SAY HELLO TO 'THE CLOSER.'

[nini]

1. just what I was thinking and waiting for..

I've got that same feeling I did after his convention speech!

:bounce:

[no name no slogan]

41. This one was BETTER than the convention speech

The convention speech was a little too focused on what he did as a Swift Boat skipper, IMHO. Most Americans don't really give a damn about things that a candidate did 35 years ago. If they did, Dubya would never have been elected in the first place.

Monday's speech is the one that so many anti-war Democrats knew Kerry had in him, but have been waiting to hear. It calmed a lot of fears, and gave many of them a reason to vote (and work) FOR Kerry, instead of just against Bush.

Don't be suprised if you see a groundswell of new, re-energized support for Kerry from the strongly anti-war groups who have (so far) been only giving tepid support. That may be just enough to make a real difference-- and negate any "Nader effect".

[goodhue]

2. you bet

http://www.johnkerry.com/pdf/bush_catastrophic_failures.pdf

[NewYorkerfromMass]

3. Shades of FDR

A great man who knew how to deal straight with the American people when things looked grim.

[MuseRider]

4. The press conference

today was excellent. I hope he tries to do this much more often, once a week would be great. Yes! He is certainly looking like the closer everyone told us about.

[Killarney]

5. I'm feeling very positive today

I'm glad he's out there reaching voters who might not necessarily see him otherwise (Regis, Dr. Phil, etc).

And he did great on Letterman!

[Stephanie]

6. The "liberal New York Times"?

Someone please introduce the BBC to Judith Miller and David Brooks.

[leftynyc]

17. And Safire

Liberal my butt.

[Jacobin]

22. I saw that. The NYT was a cheerleader for this invasion

and has mostly been covering Smirk's ass from day one.

Liberal and NYT do not fit in the same sentence.

Weird how people say that.

[Hello_Kitty]

34. Sad that even the Brits have bought the freeper propaganda

That certain mainstream news organizations are 'liberal'.

[JohnKleeb]

7. Ahh its the future president

God man he's been awesome lately, he's always great but he's been phenominal.

[Sideways]

8. As A Very Good Horse Handicapper

I ALWAYS look for a closer. The money is usually there. Kerry is my horse in this race and I am a fucking incredible handicapper. Go John taking the outside position at the 8th pole and coming on like a ton of bricks. GO BABY GO!!!!!:party:

[Jim Sagle]

12. He's NOT horsefaced, so stop saying that!

Well OK, maybe he is.

;)

[Sideways]

14. I Work The Racing Angle Not The Face Angle

But I happen to think John Kerry is HOT. All one has to do is look at his hands. GAWD they are beautiful. Teresa has a good man EOM.

[Jeff in Cincinnati]

16. I don't get it...

I'm not gay or anything, but I'll be damned if John Kerry isn't a handsome guy. I've seen him up close (not close to shake hands, darn it), but in the fourth row of his speech at Union Terminal in Cincinnati. I don't get how people keep making cracks about his looks.

[Sideways]

24. The Press Is Just So Stupid

Like we can not see that this is a tall fit and extremely attractive guy. He has the HOT FACTOR the press is reluctant to mention. Wolf and Aaron wish they looked liked Kerry. BTW he skis and plays hockey and looks good doing both. The bitch jealousy factor is not confined to women.

The vapid press hates him because he is darling and yummy to look at. BTW women are NOT missing his good looks. Not by a long shot. Every woman I talk to about Kerry mentions his looks. They like what they see. They think he is yummy and no stupid press by Wolf, Faux, or MSNBC is going to quash those hormones!:evilgrin:

[blondeatlast]

33. I had a crush on him when I was 12 and he testified with VVAW

before Congress. My hormones are preparing for a very early retirement and he still revs me up!

He's gotten even better since then.

[Sideways]

38. Good To Hear That

I love JFK not just because he will tear W the Fuck Squatter out of his undeserved unjustified and stolen place in the WH but because John is just yummy. Smart and lovely hands......we go dancing in the moonlight......

[Hello_Kitty]

36. You are so not kidding. Kerry is very attractive.

And I saw Edwards about 4 rows back at the rally in Tucson. Absolute dreamboat! Way handsomer in person. The bluest eyes and cutest smile I've ever seen. I already emphatically support their politics, so what a bonus that they're also easy on the eyes. Unlike 2 certain reptilian smirking creeps that I've been subjected to for nearly 4 years now.

[Mad_Dem_X]

49. Kerry's not handsome in the typical sense, but

his confidence and intelligence are very attractive. And John Edwards is a little cutie. :loveya:

[SammyWinstonJack]

40. He is yummy

:9

[Flailey]

42. oh man I'd bone him any day

best believe that

[WinterStorm]

20. Who said he has a horse face?

I think that Kerry is good looking.

[MsTryska]

39. jesus...he really is seabiscuit, isn't he?q

rock on.

[Sideways]

44. Either You Are With Us On The Kerry/Edwards Love Boat

Or you are not. WE are wetting our pants and giving props to OUR team. If you have nothing to say get off our love boat. We LOVE our closer and his side kick and our panties prove it. Do NOT try to rain on our parade we are wet enough as it is.

[MsTryska]

48. wait...what?

you know who seabiscuit is right?

the movies all over HBO right now.


Seabiscuit was the ultimate closer..the racehorse that beat War Admiral? Used to wait til the last leg, and as soon as he saw another horse winning, he tore out and beat them?

[Mad_Dem_X]

50. OMG - LMAO!

"Do NOT try to rain on our parade we are wet enough as it is."

:spank:

[cthrumatrix]

9. when he "lays out the reality" of this misadministration it makes me

want to scream "about time"...our fricking media is letting the chimp go "unchallenged"

[Bleacher Creature]

10. As great as I feel about his recent performances . . .

you couldn't force me to watch Dr. Phil if my life depended on it.

But fortunately, I'm not the demographic he's targeting that day.

[welshTerrier2]

11. the liberal New York Times ... heh ...

i just love that ...

is this the same NY Times that brought us all that very well documented research on Saddam's weapons of mass destruction ???

now they have the hypocritical audacity to jump all over Rather for his rather shoddy reporting ... Rather screwed up but the Times is hardly in a position to criticize him ...

what Rather did resulted in no harm ... what the NY Times did was help bush start a war that has killed tens of thousands of innocent people ... that's quite a bunch of liberals they have over there ...

as to the main point, it really looks like Rumplestilsken has indeed finally awakened ... oooh, this is going to be way more fun to watch now ...

btw, as an aside, Kerry needs to take an over-the-counter product called Cold-eeze ... it's a sucking candy kind of thing ... trust me on this ... one or two of these things and his cold will be gone in a day ...

[leftynyc]

19. And don't forget the banner job the NYT did

on bringing Whitewater into the lexicon.

[Jacobin]

23. And, not a moment too soon.

Keep "closing" John, puhleeeeze.

[Bread and Circus]

13. Hope he keeps it up and keeps the pressure on! Voter turnout q

will be all the difference this year.

[emulatorloo]

15. This, my friend, is what I saw in Iowa back in November December and Jan

John Kerry is ready to Rock and Roll. . .and so am I.

GWB ain't gonna know what hit him.

[flpoljunkie]

18. Yes, Iowa redux. The race has been joined!

[kaitykaity]

21. Nice to Meetcha!!!

Mr. Closer.

Just call him Eck or Mariano, baby.

[Ishoutandscream]

25. Right now, he's only working middle inning relief

Wait til he gets to the bottom of the ninth. He'll mow down Bush 1,2,3.

I love the sports analogies!

[cthrumatrix]

26. just think...a press conference "unscripted"...how rare compared with

the puppet

[LoZoccolo]

27. First prize is a new Cadillac.

Second prize is not a set of steak knives - it goes directly to you're fired!

[AlCzervik]

28. Not a fan of Dr. Phil but i hope it works for Kerry

He had a show on this year that had anti-war activists on and he and his audience were shitty to them.

[WI_DEM]

29. Hello, Closer

Been looking forward to meeting you.

[jean]

30. Kerry said he loves these last weeks. He's fine-tuned his final course

of action against bush.

This reminds me of the pictures of Kerry wind or kite surfing: The man can master whatever he is served.

Kerry is steering this campaign to the destination of his choice.

With strength, skill and resilience, anticipating and adjusting to the buffeting waves and winds, John Kerry will prove to be our champion - and I can hardly wait!!!

[AgadorSparticus]

31. hellooooooooooooo, mr. closer!

i've been waiting for you. my only question is.....will it be champagne or margaritas??

[Chickenhawk Down]

32. He was great on Letterman

:toast: to 'The Closer'

[bagnana]

35. This may sound superficial, but his speaking

style also seems to have improved. More inflection, less ponderous pontificating. I was really impressed.

[Leilani]

37. The tide is turning

What a difference a day makes!

Kerry is all over the news...he is on the attack, & Bush is on the defensive.

He even upstaged Shrubs appearance at the UN, by having a press conference.

I do think this is a bit more than being a strong closer. The focus of his campaign has changed. He is going after Bush on Iraq & national security.

And he was terrific on Letterman last night!

[Flailey]

43. Now what you got Bush?

Bush expends all ammo prior to Labor day.

What's he going to do now? Come up with some new "plan" in the last six weeks to explain four years of inaction or fuckups?

Dont. Think. So.

Fact is that Kerry has waited until everyone's paying attention and the repubs have basically set their message and is now beating that message to DEATH every single day of the week, several times in each news cycle.

It's on, shrub.

Do Never Test Kerry, word is bond.

[Beetwasher]

46. Yup! It's All About Timing!

Great post and WELCOME!!

I'm in Brooklyn too!

[Sideways]

45. BRING IT ON

psssh BUSH this is for you asshat.

[WilliamPitt]

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