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Raya Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 06:44 PM
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A Challenge to Non-Kerry Supporters: Watch C-Span Event Then Comment

Tell us what your issues are after the event.

John Kerry has convinced me, though I like Clark as well.

I think it is pretty clear that Kerry spent 6 years risking
his life in combat service because he saw it as duty to his country. I hear every man who served with him now campaigns for him. That is
a good testament.

The least we can do is give him a hearing.

I saw one house-party event which was really convincing -- mainly
in Kerry's ability to answer questions.

Not sure what this event will be. Hope he also answers audience questions.
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KathCO Donating Member (96 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 06:47 PM
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1. I would do what you but...
I can't help it - I wouldn't be able to stop supporting Kucinich.

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Raya Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 06:50 PM
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2. Scared of the Zen Master?
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 06:55 PM
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I support both Kerry and Kucinich. No problem.
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JohnKleeb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 07:08 PM
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9. I do the same now
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Raya Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 06:55 PM
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3. kick
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Democrats unite Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 06:55 PM
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4. Not a chance tired of his dirty tactics
He lost me & will vever get me back.
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 06:57 PM
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5. Blame Kornblau and Lehane.
They are the ones in the Kerry and Clark camps who are playing rough.

Don't blame Kerry or Clark. Don't blame Kerry or Clark supporters.
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candy331 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 06:58 PM
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6. I already heard it earlier
this morning from Dean.
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Raya Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 07:03 PM
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7. You heard that Dean co-opted Kerry message?
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emulatorloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 07:07 PM
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8. The message of the Democratic Party
Hello Candy - the message of Howard Dean and the message of John Kerry is the mainstream message of the Democratic Party. So yes there are a lot of similarities between the two, as well as similarities to the other democratic candidates for President. So it is hard to say that any of them invented this message.

There are distinctions though, and I try to watch all the candidates every time I get a chance. Kerry is my first choice, but I find them all impressive.
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WiseMen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 09:01 PM
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31. Absolutely. Great that the candidates have same platform
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NewHampster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 07:08 PM
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10. They interviewed 3 people and none were for Kerry
1 Undecided
1 Dean person
1 Repuke
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NewHampster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 07:09 PM
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11. Thats what I call Getting out the troops
Edited on Sun Jan-25-04 07:10 PM by NewHampster
Let it snow

Let it snow



Let it snow

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WiseMen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 07:53 PM
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19. When was that?
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Nazgul35 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 07:25 PM
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12. Are you suggesting the people who are critical
have not seen Kerry speak?

I practically have my TV stuck on CSPAN 24/7.....

I watch all the candidates and have to say, of Clark, Dean, Edwards and Kerry....Kerry is the least inspiring!

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Zinnola Donating Member (121 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 07:48 PM
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17. Have seen Kerry many times on CSPAN
and my mind constantly wonders when he drones on and on and on...

I also do not like his votes on IWR and Patriot Act. Will not vote for him on those issues alone. I have also have been reading some political history on his votes and am turned off even more.
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WiseMen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 07:35 PM
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13. Good Idea. But Kerry Main Strenght is Life and Record of Service

We know what to expect from him as President.
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in_cog_ni_to Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 07:36 PM
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14. No thanks...I just ate
and would like to keep my dinner down.
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jmaier Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 07:37 PM
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15. I'm watching it BUT
when I compare to similar Clark, Edwards and Dean events it seems like a pretty long, hard slog.
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maddezmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 07:47 PM
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16. LaRouche disruptors
at Kerry's event. :(
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Eurobabe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 07:50 PM
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18. not interested
sorry. he talks too much, beyond giving the answers, i find him very typical politico. don't get me wrong, i will vote for the nominee, but i prefer my candidate, CLARK.
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WiseMen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 07:57 PM
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20. Kerry Handled La Rouche guy fine.
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m-jean03 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 08:19 PM
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21. Gentle and good-humored
Calm & in control.

Speaks French quite well.

GO KERRY!!!!!!!!!!!
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WiseMen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 08:53 PM
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30. Impressive. I hear he tries to keep up with several languages
though not fluent.
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jpgpenn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 08:21 PM
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22. I watched some of it and...
Kerry makes me sick!
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milkyway Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 08:23 PM
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23. Has Kerry rewritten another one of Dean's lines? "I say what I mean
Edited on Sun Jan-25-04 08:24 PM by milkyway
and mean what I say." When did Kerry start saying this?
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WiseMen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 08:26 PM
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25. I remember Kerry saying this in his Senate Campaign with Weld
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SW FL Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 08:25 PM
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24. I watched and Kerry was my #2 until
Kerry began attacking Wes Clark and the other candidates. I've seen the flyers that are being distributed in NH and elsewhere. If Kerry gets the nomination, he will get my vote, but he has lost my respect.
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Strelnikov_ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 08:40 PM
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29. Same Here
Was my #1 until Clark entered, just think Clark is the better candidate. Due to his smearing Clark, particularly the statement on 60 min. tonight, will definitely be holding my nose if I have to vote for him.

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drfemoe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 08:27 PM
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26. I can't listen to him
four years (not that I believe for a minute he could beat *B* and the third party candidate) of that VOICE? nuh uh .. I'd have to move to France.
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mzmolly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 08:28 PM
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27. Wow he sounds just like Dean now. Wooo hoo, no wonder he's movin up
Edited on Sun Jan-25-04 08:29 PM by mzmolly
in the polls. Dean's message *does* reasonate with voters.
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gulliver Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 08:31 PM
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28. He did a good job at the Chili Feed
Edited on Sun Jan-25-04 08:43 PM by gulliver
He seems to have woken up. His performance there was much better than I have come to expect from him. He really did very well.

I still think Clark is a lot better in terms of the national security issue, cross-over appeal, uniting the country, and winning in the South. I also don't like that Kerry voted yes on IWR, not because he was voting for war but because it makes it more difficult for him to attack Bush on Iraq. Kerry will be painted as a northeastern liberal and a "Democrat-only" type of president. He will be painted as Dem establishment.

I would not consider a Kerry candidacy a certain loss. Judging from the polls, people are getting pretty sick of Junior. I still think Clark would be much more likely to beat Bush than Kerry, and I am not willing to take a risk at this point. I'll back Kerry strongly if he gets the nod, but I still want Clark to have the spot.
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DjTj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-25-04 09:04 PM
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32. They all say the same things!!
...does anybody else feel this way now?

The longer this goes on, the more stuff the candidates steal from each other - Lieberman even started talking about poverty the other day!

...They all try to tell us that we can join a movement to change America...jobs, health care, taxes, etc. etc.

Everyone is saying the same thing and Kerry does it more boring than anyone else. I'd still vote for him though, because I believe in what he stands for, but I think we can put up someone better against Bush.
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