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ruggerson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 09:48 PM
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So I have an idea about the convention and Teddy Kennedy
Edited on Sat Jun-07-08 09:59 PM by ruggerson
I think, if he's willing and able to make the nominating speech for Barack, that he's the one to do it.

And, granted this is a little theatrical, Teddy himself should be introduced by a clip from Bobby's speech at the 1964 convention, where he memorialized and lauded Jack with an incredibly powerful speech and was literally drowned out by the cheers.

It makes the visual and emotional connection from Jack to Bobby to Teddy to Barack.

It would be sentimental and sad, yes, but it could be incredibly powerful.

On edit: Here's a link to Bobby's speech if you've never heard it. It's one of the greats.

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/rfk1964dnc.htm
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Cooley Hurd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 09:54 PM
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1. It sure would. K&R.
:applause:
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Muttocracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 09:54 PM
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2. I like it! nt
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ProSense Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 09:57 PM
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3. Obama is accepting the nomination on the anniversary of MLK's speech
Something along the lines of "I Have a Dream" would be more appropriate.

Linking his introduction to RFK's eulogy is inappropriate.
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ruggerson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 09:57 PM
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4. on edit: added link
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rusty quoin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 09:58 PM
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5. How is Ted doing? n/t
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AllentownJake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 09:59 PM
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7. Good
He's headed back to Mass to undergo radiation.

He told his wife that he would do it again tommorow.

Tough SOB.
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40ozDonkey Donating Member (730 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 09:58 PM
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6. How Ted's recovery?
I just want to see him up and speaking, I hadn't even thought of the convention yet.
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newmajority Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 10:01 PM
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8. If Teddy is up to it, absolutely.
Most of the Kennedy family have stood with Obama for months. (Waiting on you Bobby, Jr. ..........)
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AllentownJake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 10:01 PM
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9. I agree
The nominating speech should either be Ted or Hillary.

I prefer Ted with his health situation. I think it would be a powerful statement and that man can give a speech.

If not I like Hillary. A defeated primary opponent standing their passionately advocating for the election of the person who beat her.

In a kind of cynical note either one of those two would bring huge ratings.
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ruggerson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 10:03 PM
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10. I think it's better if Hillary is highlighted on another night
that way there would be three powerful speeches leading up to Barack's night.

Keynote address.
Hillary.
Teddy.
Then Barack's acceptance speech.
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AllentownJake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 10:08 PM
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12. More people watching the convention
the more our message gets out :evilgrin:
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ruggerson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 10:09 PM
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13. exactly
and you have one star per night.

The question is, who does the keynote?
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scheming daemons Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 10:06 PM
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11. Teddy speaking at the convention will be Christopher Reeve times TEN!

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Colobo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 10:13 PM
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14. Teddy needs to be keynote.
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Olney Blue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 10:33 PM
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15. Agree! He said he want to get well and help elect Obama!
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ruggerson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 11:32 PM
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18. JMHO
but I think it's more powerful if he nominates him.

Get someone new and incredible to do the keynote.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 10:46 PM
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16. What a great idea. I will take Senator Kennedy anytime, anywhere, for
as long as he can do anything. He has contributed so much, we have to embrace him and listen to him for as long as possible. Here's a really nice tribute posted earlier...

Pray for Ted, Remember Bobby

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=103x364313
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ruggerson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-07-08 11:31 PM
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17. Thanks for the link
that's a nice piece
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