Kerry offended her with his "I'm the next Teddy Roosevelt." statement. She's a Teddy fan, and really just doesn't like Bush.
Patriot Paradox
Posted on 04/26/2004 12:06:37 PM PDT by mountaineer
Wheeling's afternoon paper reported:
Nearly 1,000 people from across the Ohio Valley turned out this morning at Wheeling Park's White Palace to listen to Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry as he kicked off his "Jobs First Bus Tour" of four key election states.
"It's an honor to start my "Jobs First Bus Tour," said Kerry in a text of his speech provided by his staff. Kerry explained that he is going on the bus tour to talk to the residents of West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
"Earlier today, I stood with some of the tri-state area's best in the mine," Kerry noted. "And I want to thank the mine workers for their endorsement this morning. I am lucky to have their support, and I look forward to finding a long-term financial solution to the coal miners' retiree health care program. I am looking forward to coming back to West Virginia, visiting the coalfields and talking about my plan to invest in clean coal technology." ....
Kerry said he wants to make America the best nation in the world again and make America's workers the best in the world as well.
"Here in Wheeling, the step that launched a new era of trade was the building of a single bridge the Suspension Bridge in 1849," Kerry said in the statement. "It crossed the Ohio River so that the things you made could cross America. Sometimes all it takes is one action or one idea that kicks open the door to economic opportunity and prosperity.
"But most of all, it can strengthen places like Wheeling. So that once again, the economy can work to strengthen the hopes and dreams of working people here in America and all over the world," Kerry said in closing.
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Awesome Freep! And great reports and pics.
Wonder about the position of the one who frowned on your sign.
Whether the campaign staff likes it or not, Freepers will be always out to call attention to waffles and flip-flops.
Curious, did the bus driver have to take the route that went right past your crowd? :-)
And I want to thank the mine workers for their endorsement this morning. I am lucky to have their support...
After the miners sat behind Kerry while that embarrassment of an interview took place this morning he'll be lucky to keep their support.
I'll bet you got 'the look'. Good job!
Kerry offended her with his "I'm the next Teddy Roosevelt." statement. She's a Teddy fan, and really just doesn't like Bush.
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Here's the story from the Steubenville, Ohio, TV station:
WHEELING, WV -- Hundreds of Ohio Valley residents crammed Wheeling's White Palace to hear John Kerry speak Monday afternoon. Before they took their seats, however, they waited in line for hours just to get inside. Security was tight around the building, and everyone going in was scanned, and guards checked bags.
During the long wait, residents had the chance to talk about why they support John Kerry. "It's such an excitement to be here to see the next president of the United States," said a Follansbee resident.
"Anyone but Bush - that's why I support Kerry," said another. [Of course]
Kerry supporters bashed George W. Bush, saying it's time for him to go. "I think he's doing a terrible job, and I can't wait to get rid of him," said a Kerry supporter.
"We need to get Bush out of the White House, and that's all there is to it! He's not helping us, Iraq is not helping us," said Valerie Collier of St. Clairsville.
"Never in my 76 years have I seen a president down on the working people as much as Bush is," added Kenny Perdue of Clarksberg.
The consensus among Kerry supporters is that John Kerry will be good for the working folks. During Monday's rally, sheet metal workers wore bright yellow t-shirts supporting Kerry, and laborers held signs of support as well. "He's for the working people of West Virginia. We like his platform. Bush is the master of deception for West Virginia. He has never come through with anything," said Kerry supporter Joe Bowen.
Kerry's backers say he's better for health care, education, jobs and better for America. But not everyone agrees with Kerry in the Ohio Valley. Just before Kerry arrived in Wheeling dozens of pro-Bush supporters showed up toting signs and a blow-horn. [??? I think the word is 'bullhorn'] They say Kerry is wrong for West Virginia.
"Bush supports the steelworkers. That's what the valley needs to understand. That's what we're trying to show the valley today," said Bush supporter James Poland.
The Kerry protesters chanted rhymes poking-fun at Kerry, and they questioned his policies. They say he plans on raising taxes and weakening the Patriot Act. Pro-life activists also displayed signs to remind voters Bush is for life, while Kerry is pro-choice.
Congressman Bob Ney was also on hand to support the President. He says Kerry is not for the steelworkers or coal miners in the Ohio Valley. "In 1999, Senator Kerry voted against having the president support tariffs," said Ney. "He's the only senator who voted for the Kyoto Treaty. The Kyoto Treaty would have eliminated every single coal mining job and all the spin off jobs."
Bush supporters continued their rallies Monday night at the Ramada Inn in Wheeling where Kerry was staying during his visit. link
Sheesh!
Why don't we all stand around and hold identical, pre-printed signs, like SEIU and ISO and Kerry supporters then?
I like your sign. Great report and great work, mountaineer!
Freep on!
What a load of bull. I'll bet Kerry never even passed a Hunter Safety Class or ever bought a hunting licence. Come to think of it, did Hillary? She went duck hunting once. Maybe someone should investigate the public records, it would be very embarrassing if they were caught poaching! LOL!
Thanks so much for the FReep. We will Freep him if he comes out here to flyover country.
Glad to hear that you clapped those flip-flops!
Feel free to use this graphic to make a poster in case Hanoi John returns to your area.
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