Memo to John Kerry

[TomClash]

1. Say what you mean and mean what you say
2. Speak so I understand you
3. Be serious - cut the jokes - it's not you.
4. "It's about Iraq, stupid"
5. Attack, Attack, Attack.

[blm]

1. I say cut out the jokes, too. The people don't WANT joking at this time.

We wabt a SERIOUS man for a SERIOUS time.

[NMDemDist2]

2. ahhh.... look here

“We need a Commander in Chief and a Vice President who put the interests of our troops and our taxpayers ahead of their big money friends,” Kerry said. “We need a president and a vice president who won’t sacrifice the taxpayers’ money on the altar of no bid cronyism while our fighting men and women go without the armor and equipment they need.”.......

“It is clear: George W. Bush and Dick Cheney have mismanaged every aspect of the war in Iraq,” Kerry said. “By blatantly turning a blind eye to the massive overcharging and waste of their friends at Halliburton, they have proven once again why they are the wrong choice, the wrong direction and the wrong leadership for America.” ........

“As President, I will stop companies like Halliburton from profiting at the expense of our troops and taxpayers,” Kerry said. “I will stop companies from receiving no-bid contracts from the government when the president or vice president is still receiving compensation from that company. I will make sure that all government funds are properly accounted for. And as Commander in Chief, I will have two words for companies that cheat the U.S. military – ‘You’re fired.’”

http://www.johnkerry.com/pressroom/releases/pr_2004_0917a.html

[TomClash]

3. Why can't he say this succinctly on Imus?

That's where the votes are.