GREAT ARTICLE IN THE POST TODAY

[Comicstripper]

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Cheney and Edwards: The Me 2 Campaign
In The Midwest, Aiming for Second Best
(Note: The article compares Cheney and Edwards' respective campaigning styles.)
"DAYTON, Ohio-Dick Cheney and John Edwards have a few things in common: They are both running for vice president and they are both Homo sapiens.
But you would struggle to find two greater stylistic opposites in American politics."

-snip-

"Edwards honed his speaking skills in front of juries. He is a whiz at eye contact and holding his hands far apart to project openness. He looks like a terrific listener, cocking his head, nodding rhythmically, asking emphatic questions. he looks like he feels your pain.
Cheney has been briefed on your pain."

-snip-

" Cheney often begins his speeches by saying something about the place he's visiting. "People call Battle Creek the breakfast capital of the world," he said of the city that is home to the Kellogg corporation. "From the looks of things," he said, looking out at the ticket-holding crowd of 400, "Battle Creek is the Bush-Cheney capital of the world."

From the looks of things, the Bush-Cheney capital of the world ends at the walls of Lakeview High School. Outside, 150 protesters were holding Kerry-Edwards and other signs ("Where are the jobs? Where are those WMDs?)."

Anyhoo, great article. Very funny, very accurate. Read it here:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1555-200...
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[gristy]

1. link doesn't work

[Doug Decker]

2. Corrected link...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1555-2004Aug14.html

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[Rose Siding]

3. Find the lie!

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Traditionally, vice presidential candidates have served a set of prescribed functions. They are cheerleaders for their running mates and attack dogs against their opponents. In this campaign, they are playing to carefully screened audiences, who have usually been issued tickets. The crowds cheer, make noise, wave signs and do what they're supposed to do -- look good and giddy for television news clips, convey a sense of momentum.
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Kerry and Edwards DON'T routinely screen their crowds and the reporter knows it. Otherwise, it is very favorable.

Love this:

...In the next three minutes, he (Cheney) would quick-pinch about 100 more hands.

As he walked out a back door, the vice president vigorously rubbed his hands with sanitizing lotion provided by an aide.

Maybe it isn't uncommon, but to have caught him is delicious.