Kerry is having first news conference since early August right now

[Richardson08]

it's on CNN

[4_Legs_Good]

1. How's he doing?

[Richardson08]

2. Talking about healthcare and Iraq

[Richardson08]

3. Kerry-"Bush is living in the world of fantasy spin"

[Richardson08]

5. Did not like the UN speech,says Bush has no creditibility

Change the course in Iraq instead of staying the course

[4_Legs_Good]

25. I love that line!

Keep it up!

david

[berner59]

4. making statements now...

1st about the florida and the hurricanes - how people are coming together to help one another...

Talking about a different phase of his campaign where ISSUES need to be debated...

Talking about UN speech...said Bush didn't level with the UN - woah - said he lectured them and didn't lead them...

[Jane Austin]

6. Looks good.

This is a smart move.

Kerry without the filter, and it's getting covered.

AND it's free coverage.

[Richardson08]

9. It sounds like he is coming down with a cold

[Jane Austin]

12. Oh, I hope not!

Somebody needs to get him some "Airborne" (from Walgreens or CVS)

Great stuff for when you are in a crowd or coming down with something.

[wicket]

16. He should also start downing green tea

It helps so much!

[faithnotgreed]

24. that & echinacea is a great combination. course sleep is important.....

and i know hes not getting much of that!

[Jane Austin]

40. We need a liason to the campaign who can pass on

our best ideas and helpful hints.

[wicket]

91. That would be helpful

I wish I had an in with the campaign!

[Pirate Smile]

34. He sounded like this this morning on Regis and Kelly also.

[Carla in Ca]

89. And don't forget...

Kerry promised to have a press conference every month WHEN elected.

[Judi Lynn]

7. Bush has only given a handful during his entire pResidency. n/t

[NewYorkerfromMass]

8. So who'll pay me a 100 bucks if the first Q is on memos?

Just kidding of course but.......

[Bluzmann57]

11. Sorry, no money for you.

First question was about global safety and Saddam Hussein.

[NewYorkerfromMass]

Glad I was wrong. eom

[truthisfreedom]

13. Kerry had nothing to do with the memos.

http://www.nypost.com/commentary/30555.htm

The hot rumor in New York political circles has Roger Stone, the longtime GOP activist, as the source for Dan Rather's dubious Texas Air National Guard "memos."

The irony would be delicious, since Rather became famous confronting President Nixon, in whose service a very young Stone became associated with political "dirty tricks."

Reached at his Florida home, Stone had no comment.

[Richardson08]

10. WE need new leadership/creditibility/Bush has lost any creditibility

[henslee]

14. Why can't reporters be a bit more miked? Makes things easier to follow.

No lulls.

[NewYorkerfromMass]

19. That was an oversight

on someone's part.... of course it's not like a Bush staged Press Conf.

[digno dave]

15. what brought this news conferencr on? WTF? Kinda cool, though

[Richardson08]

17. We need the world on OUR side to win-Kerry

[Dawgs]

18. I don't know who is running his campaign now, but...

they are doing it right.

- His speech last night was best ever.
- Letterman and Regis in the past day.
- Press conference today was really smart. The press loves a good PC. It makes them feel special.

All of the above in the last 24 hours or so.

[truthisfreedom]

20. maybe this is that "stong finisher" business ramping up. maybe his

skull-and-bones connections have better kung fu than bush's.

[Catfight]

22. Right On, Kudos for Kerry and the Kerry campaign! n/t

[Richardson08]

27. Town meeting on healthcare in Jacksonville later today,Kerry and Edwards

will both be at a rally tonight in Orlando,Florida

[LSK]

64. please be on CSPAN!!!

[4_Legs_Good]

32. Yeah, things are looking better

They've always said he was a strong finisher. I hope they're right!

Keep it up! We can turn this around, but Kerry needs to take the bull by the horns.

david

[faithnotgreed]

21. right on! tell them straight kerry - theyre not used to that

[faithnotgreed]

29. look at him! you can so vividly picture him as president

up there! and talking sense and answering questions

if people are open AT ALL, they will choose kerry hands down

[digno dave]

31. Is this calculated or did the news boys light a fire under his ass?

[Dawgs]

35. Remember Vietnam!!

Turn the boat around... straight at the enemy!!!

[faithnotgreed]

38. exactly right

[Roland99]

58. Yeah!!!

[0007]

23. Kerry; Bush has rejected the world disdainfully and contemptuously

and has failed to face reality.

Kerry is doing great!!!

[Pirate Smile]

26. The Faux shills are doing their best for Shrub's campaign.

Carl Cameron and I think another (it sounded like him) Faux reporter both asked the "isn't the world a better place without SH" question.

Tough luck for them, it isn't throwing Kerry off at all.

[Cocoa]

33. one advantage Kerry has

the Bush people sure are predictable. In the debates, for example, Kerry knows that Bush is not going to say anything he hasn't said a million times before. Kerry, on the other hand, has the ability to surprise Bush.

[moondust]

36. Nazi collaborators. n/t

[henslee]

28. Why doesn't Kerry cite the Generals & Republicans who are critical of *?

Kerry is doing okay but he gotta stop saying AS I SAID IN MY SPEECH YESTERDAY. He did use the word arrogant. He needs to use words like incompetent, isolation, go it alone.

Finally he referred to "taking your eye of the ball" re: Aghanistan.
Now he's cooking. President in denial. Terroritsts pouring across border....

He needs to be a bit more disgusted. He keeps getting asked/nailed the phony question about his vote for authorizaiton. He should refuse to answer that question again. Fuck these reporters. He's answered it a hundred times already. They are playing him.

He sounds a bit hoarse. He needs more energy. There he goes, talking about his speech yesterday. No need for big words like idealogues.

He gets a solid B, so far.

[henslee]

37. Just cited Dick Lugar, Chuck Hagel..... alright...

[4_Legs_Good]

39. good point - people aren't going to go back and read his speech...

Rather than saying "as I said", use that time to say something else, or just say it again.

He needs to develop a positive image of a man with a plan. He needs to connect. He needs to be a person.

Still a B is better than he's been doing! Keep it up!!

david

[Gelliebeans]

30. GO JOHNNY GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

he is doing a fantastic job of explaining the authorization to go to war

[abrock]

41. God wish I got CNN! :( Anyone post this video after its done? Please?

[faithnotgreed]

44. someone will do that im sure. its fantastic. just very straight

forward with lots of intelligent but straightforward language.

all about iraq and the mess that bush has gotten america into.

[digno dave]

42. He should hold a press conference every week up until election

the free pub will be great and the press will respect him more for it.

[4_Legs_Good]

45. And then at least once a month after the innauguration...

He should be advertising his transparency and desire to be open with the American people once he's elected.

david

[LSK]

66. i agree - He needs to get his face on tv AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

[Jane Austin]

88. Amen and Ditto!

Weekly news conferences are FREE and give a much better picture of his positions than 30-second commercials.

[faithnotgreed]

43. the press corps doesnt know whats hit them! a president who makes sense!

listening to him, you know it must really be offputting to the press corps to have someone who answers questions. hes speaking intelligently but in easy to understand terms

[4_Legs_Good]

46. This is sounding great!

I wish I could hear it. I hope he keeps this up!

good work!!

david

[faithnotgreed]

48. oh im sure youll see lots about this. someone will post this

for those who couldnt watch for some reason

[berner59]

47. the more he does this...

the more he'll get the press on his side...and that seems like a good idea...

Not one question on memogate...hmm...

[Richardson08]

50. Iraq,Iraq,Iraq

[faithnotgreed]

52. exactly! the more he stands up there talking in real terms about real

issues, the press and everyone will have to see this man knows how to lead!

i love seeing him up there, in that setting he looks like hes already president

[4_Legs_Good]

57. This is the way to take control of the debate

and steer away from stupid Vietnam issues.

Talk positive. Talk plan. Let everyone know who you are and what your plan is.

Give us a reason to vote FOR you, not just against the other guy.

Keep it up!

david

[faithnotgreed]

78. kerry is presidential and knows his stuff. bush only has canned audiences

canned speeches etc. he will be in trouble in the debates if he has to intelligently articulate his vision and his accomplishments

kerry has been all over the place talking to real people and has the advantage (not that he needed it) but he now has done so many shows and speeches, plus this press conference, that we all know he will be able to answer the debate questions and has the ability to turn this thing on offense.

bush has little experience in doing this. yes hes had debates before and he rocked (cough) but this time he has to defend all his gigantic messes plus talk about his plan for the future.

theres nothing certain of course, but kerry has shown his mettle over and over and he is hitting a huge stride going into the debates.

bush is still living in a fantasy world of being told what is truth and what to say...
sad that.

[4_Legs_Good]

81. This is a great pre-emptive strike for the debates

A way to help set the agenda. A way to show you're ready to take George Jr. on.

Keep it up. Keep in the public eye. Don't be afraid to answer hard questions.

david

[Hard Attack]

49. KERRY IS ''FULL METAL PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL''

THAT WAS AN AWESOME TAKE CHARGE PRESS CONFERENCE.

FOX NEWS COVERED IT, AND I AM SURE IT JUST ''SNAPPED MANY FOX VIEWERS OUT OF THE TRANCE''''

[BootinUp]

51. What an awesome press conference. Someone get this man some

antibiotics!

Can't be losin his voice now!

[henslee]

84. He did well. Super sincere. Better watch that voice.

[publius1776]

53. From a Republican....

I'm not here to troll or grandstand - just wanted you guys to know that I've been listening to Kerry's plan for Iraq with an open mind the last two days and it's really hitting home. As it stands now it looks like I'll be holding my nose and voting Kerry in November.

Please DO NOT get discouraged by the poll numbers guys. Keep hitting this message hard. I'm proof that minds can be changed.

[Walt Starr]

Welcome to DU, publius1776

Thanks for the comments!

[4_Legs_Good]

54. I love to hear from open minded Republicans

I hope we can all be open minded too! It gets discouraging sometimes.

Welcome to DU!

david

[BootinUp]

55. Thanks for lettin us know and

for keeping an open mind.

[Ripley]

56. That's nice.

If you are sincere. The Chicken Littles are in the minority. We all know in the real world, not poll world, people see two disasters: war/economy.

[Name removed]

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[blm]

60. Grab a shovel then. There's a democracy that needs a savin'.

Welcome fellow patriot.

[GreenPartyVoter]

61. Welcome to DU *wave*

[Guaranteed]

62. Welcome to DU!

Glad to have ya!

That's what we're counting on. We know the guy has the message, he just needs to get it out.

[Nashyra]

68. Wow welcome

Thanks for keeping an open mind. I hope that Kerry inspires you to vote for him in 2008 without holding your nose. If not at least there might be a possiblity that there will be a "moderate" reublican running.

[Mr_Spock]

63. Hang in there - we need folks like you.

I'm thinking about my kids today and the draft - I'm not happy.

[Roland99]

65. Join the club and welcome!

I'm a fellow Republican for Kerry.

Kerry is definitely a much better choice for a safer, healthier America!

[semillama]

74. Who's the uniter, now?

Bush said something about that a while back.

seems to me we're seeing who the real uniter is...

[publius1776]

77. Good to know I'm not the only one breaking the rules.....

"Kerry is definitely a much better choice for a safer, healthier America!"

I know! I've reached the point where you have to take the partisan blinders off and say enough is enough already. I'm tired of cringing and making excuses for this President whenever he opens his mouth....

Time to stop the insanity.

Many thanks for all the kind words from everybody.

[seabeyond]

83. ssssshhhhhhhhhh, i am not a democrat either

though i am not a republican either. so was easy to not be wearing blinders.

my hubby a texas repug, voting kerry too. keep asking him to be my girlie man,..........lol lol lol

[seabeyond]

67. i love you...........i loooooove you

thank you so much. wow. so thank you for coming on here and sharing. even bigger, thank you for listening to what kerry has to say. i have a clothes pin, so you will have a free hand for that x next to his name.

ah........just another thank you

[MsTryska]

69. Welcome....

and thanks for helping restore my faith just a little in Americans. I've really been concerned that people are buying dubya's con, and i can't stand thinking WE would fall for it.

[wicket]

71. Welcome to DU publious!

:hi:

[HootieMcBoob]

73. Welcome to DU - No reason to hold your nose though

If you're a conservative who believes in a strong national defense and sound fiscal policies. If you vote for Kerry you're voting for the right guy.

[4_Legs_Good]

76. Yeah, but I'd still have to hold my nose to vote Republican

no shame in that. I like to be open minded, but we all have partisan prejudicies... at least I do.

david

[Kierkegaard]

75. Open minds can be changed.

It's a shame that partisanship prevents some people from using their brains (regardless of political leanings.)

Fortunately for America, there are people like you who pay attention and vote your conscience rather than their party line.

A big welcome aboard, publius!

[mourningdove92]

79. publius1776- Welcome to our world!

:toast:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

82. Be happy to mail you the clothespin..thanks for the note

BTW...I don't think you are against the rules posting here...this site welcomes all who will help 86 43* :hi:

[bunkerbuster1]

85. y'know, my best friends are Republicans

welcome to DU.

/bb

[jefferson_dem]

86. thanks and welcome. the flaps always open in this "big tent"!

love your name too, publius!

[otohara]

87. You Give Me Hope

maybe more republican's will "hold their noses"

[Annette]

90. Welcome publius1776

Glad you decided to post!!! Hope you decide to stick around and share your views!

[Lex]

70. Looking smart and PRESIDENTIAL!

[abrock]

72. Ladies and gentlemen, the next President of the United States!

[4_Legs_Good]

80. Now that's a man I can see leading the country, and the free world

A man we can all respect - not afraid to answer the tough questions or face a tough crowd.

david