Kerry should announce regular press conferences

prodigal_green

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Wed Apr-14-04 07:14 PM
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Kerry should announce regular press conferences

He should come out during his campaign and promise bi-monthly (or whatever) press conferences to put him in contrast with the Chimp.

Secrecy is one of chimpy's worst traits and it pisses a lot of people off. Kerry should capitalize on that and promise more open government.

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codegreen

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Wed Apr-14-04 07:22 PM
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1. he's already pledged to do that when Prez; but yeah he could start now

Edited on Wed Apr-14-04 07:24 PM by codegreen

if that's what you're suggesting...
also, renewing that pledge would be good.
i'm just pointing out he's already made it... can't source it, though i know i saw him say it

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elperromagico

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Wed Apr-14-04 07:25 PM
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4. A pledge shouldn't be necessary.

Presidents typically have press conferences. Only the Shrub has turned it into some kind of Halley's Comet once-in-a-lifetime event. Even Nixon and Reagan met with the press more than this guy.

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codegreen

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Wed Apr-14-04 07:28 PM
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5. of course. Kerry plans to raise the bar, and let people know ahead of time

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chimpymustgo

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Wed Apr-14-04 07:23 PM
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2. That is a GREAT idea. The contrast will be so stark.

And the "news media" would have to cover them.

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elperromagico

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Wed Apr-14-04 07:23 PM
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3. One of the best ways to convince people you ought to be President

is by acting like a President.

I do think he ought to hold press conferences. I'm just not sure they could be bi-monthly. And I'm not sure the press would cover it the way they cover the Bush "press conferences."

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blm

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Wed Apr-14-04 07:49 PM
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6. GREAT idea. I know he said he'd do it once a month as prez

but, doing twice a month now would be a perfect contrast to the dictatortot.

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prodigal_green

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Wed Apr-14-04 08:54 PM
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7. Oh, I didn't realize he had already said this

Great minds think alike heh heh.

I meant every other month (at minimum) whether we need it or not :)

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DeepModem Mom

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Thu Apr-15-04 04:05 AM
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8. good idea

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Raenelle

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Thu Apr-15-04 09:47 AM
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9. Great idea.

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samsingh

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Thu Apr-15-04 10:55 AM
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10. that's an excellent idea!

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napi21

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Thu Apr-15-04 11:13 AM
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11. Commitment to them after election=good, not now!

It's a great idea to commit to holding regular Press Conferences after the election, but not before. Remember, Bush can pre-empt with his in prime time to command a large audience wether they want to watch or not), a candidate cannot! It would just look like a failed effort right now.

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mobuto

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Thu Apr-15-04 11:41 AM
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12. No he shouldn't

Kerry should just shut up at the moment -- Bush is destroying himself and Kerry shouldn't let this campaign turn into a referendum on anyone but Bush. That doesn't mean I don't think Kerry has a lot to say, but at this point in 1960, John Kennedy was saying nothing. John Kerry should follow Kennedy's lead here. When your opponent is burning, let him burn.

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