Lighten up - rank the JK debate style
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Sun Feb-15-04 08:10 PM
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Poll question: Lighten up - rank the JK debate style |
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We've seen John on the stump and at the podium - what's YOUR view? (We need a little humor today, so I've contributed as little as possible)
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Padraig18
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Sun Feb-15-04 08:12 PM
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1. He makes Al Gore look animated. n/t |
bushwakker
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Sun Feb-15-04 08:16 PM
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4. His style has worked to his advantage |
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Timing is everything. If this were 1992 Dean would be a great GE candidate. In 2004 people want stability and experience. Kerry has benefited from his contrast with Dean after the "scream" speech (I'm not putting HD down just a political observation). JK impresses people as a "serious" person and in this climate it is a good thing. In 2000 we "elected" a guy who youd want to have a beer with - this time around the criterion is different.
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Sun Feb-15-04 08:41 PM
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I agree, people are looking for seriousness right now. Kerry is downright stern when he mentions Bush, and I think that is the key to his appeal. It doesn't hurt to have a face like a $20 bill either. He looks very presidential :)
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Sun Feb-15-04 08:46 PM
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I think he looks like Stan Laurel.
I really do.
But, Stan would make a good president, too. :)
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Sun Feb-15-04 09:02 PM
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11. I sure hope people don't want stability |
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Because when people want stability, incumbents get re-elected.
We Need Rapid Change Now, IMHO.
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Sun Feb-15-04 09:10 PM
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I think people are coming to the conclusion that the current adminstration is a failure in every way - but 9/11 is a scar that won't go away any time soon. Kerry is a safe change. It may not be enuf for some here - but it's as much of a change as most Americans will go for right now.
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Sun Feb-15-04 08:18 PM
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5. I wish Al had been as animated in 2000 as he is now. |
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Of course, I wish I had been more animated in 2000....didn't realize how bad Bush really was back then. Voted for Al, but I actually thought everything would be all right. Everything has SUCKED since this guy was elected. Time for some fresh air!
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Sun Feb-15-04 08:32 PM
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I think Kerry is slightly more animated. He's also better at talking one on one with people (if you watch C-Span).
But he ALWAYS seems like he's posing.
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Sun Feb-15-04 08:40 PM
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7. Kerry gone wild, anybody? |
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Sun Feb-15-04 08:13 PM
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2. Kerry's going to kick the snot out of Dubya |
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Sun Feb-15-04 08:13 PM
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3. He needs to show much more compassion |
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I was very troubled by his reply to the question about feeling any responsibility for the deaths of 500+ in Iraq.
JRE said, "Of course" - that is what Kerry should have said.
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Sun Feb-15-04 09:00 PM
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10. His speechmaking is quite declamitory |
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Reminds me of Ted Kennedy, or maybe a bit like FDR. Anyway, it is pretty old hat.
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Mon Feb-16-04 03:50 AM
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13. A bit too measured.Liked Edwards style. n/t |
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Mon Feb-16-04 03:51 AM
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14. he didnt answer questions directly in tonights debate and it was obvious |
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Edited on Mon Feb-16-04 04:19 AM by corporatewhore
he was trying to spin and seemed longwinded
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Mon Feb-16-04 03:57 AM
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15. He isn't as bad as lieberman |
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