Kerry in Western Mass today... Media review from Springfield and Pittsfield.

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Fri Jan-11-08 11:13 PM
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Kerry in Western Mass today... Media review from Springfield and Pittsfield.

{and I's got to hear him today on the radio after the Springfield event. He was saying pretty much the same thing).

http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/local/13716217.html

Senator Kerry in Western Mass, Supports Barack Obama

Senator John Kerry visited American International College on Friday and spoke openly about his support of Barack Obama for President, overlooking former running mate John Edwards with his endorsement.

"It's a different time, there are different needs and demands of the nation," says Senator Kerry.

New demands Senator Kerry says need to be handled by a new leader.

"I think that he has the best opportunity to be able to unite Americans with a clean slate," says Kerry.

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"The fact is that the first candidate in this race to center his candidacy on this issue was Barack Obama," says Kerry. "And it is everyone else who is following Barack Obama. That's why I believe he is a leader."

Senator Kerry says he has worked closely with all the candidates and is ready to put his full effort behind whoever wins the Democratic nomination.

And Pittsfield
http://www.fox23news.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=f580efa7-4740-40aa-bdba-156ac559d9f0

Senator John Kerry Speaks about Obama Endorsement

One day after his surprise endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for president, Massachusetts senator and former presidential candidate John Kerry speaks out about his decision in Berkshire County.

Sen. Kerry said, "I know the democrats are going to come together and we're going to elect a democratic president."
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Sen. Kerry said, "Barack brings a galvanizing energy to the country and an ability to turn the page in a fresh new, that presents a new face for America in the world."
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Sen. Kerry said, "This is not endorsement against anything or anyone and I can't emphasize that enough."
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Sen. Kerry said, "It's a point of view and I am now expressing my point of view lots of point of views will be out there and people will express them."

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Sat Jan-12-08 09:20 AM
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1. And, apparently, young people like him, you know.

Edited on Sat Jan-12-08 09:21 AM by Mass

(a very nice article altogether from the AIC event at Springfield). The Republican has always had a very positive coverage of Kerry.

http://www.masslive.com/news/topstories/index.ssf?/base/news-2/120012791659480.xml&coll=1&thispage=2

In his speech, he faulted the Bush administration for poor leadership on international issues, health care, and global climate change. He stressed the established role of students in bringing about social progress.

"You can make a difference, and we need you, now more than ever," he said.

Kerry was vigorously applauded.

"He was an amazing speaker, very passionate about what he said," said Monica M. Orefice, 17, a senior at the city's Sabis International Charter School.

"I think it was definitely very inspiring," agreed Kara M. Breen, 17, also a Sabis senior.
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Sat Jan-12-08 01:19 PM
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2. In regard to young people liking JK ...

I was listening to Stephanie Miller for a while yesterday (until the guest mook started making idiotic comments about JK) and a woman who had been at the Obama/Charleston event called in. She said that when the young people in the audience learned that JK was going to be introducing Obama they were very excited and that his speech was very well received by the crowd and that he received lots of applause. She also said that she got a chance to shake both JK and Obama's hands, and that she arrived at the event an Edwards fan, but is now leaning Obama. She said she told JK that she wanted him as VP. Okay, so that's not going to happen.

Anyway, it was a good account from someone on the ground of how the mostly college age audience reacted to having JK there. (The caller sounded a bit older than the majority of the crowd.)

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