Posted on 07/07/2004 9:34:08 PM PDT by bellevuesbest
Kerry's introduction of Edwards is slightly weird, but effective.
Thursday, July 8, 2004 12:01 a.m. EDT
The Kerry-Edwards rollout has been almost flawless, a triumph of image that obscured uncomfortable realities. The two senators are not, as the Boston Herald merrily front-paged yesterday morning, "THEY'RE LEFT OF TED!" They are the son of a mill worker and the husband of an 'umble immigrant.
Wednesday morning's unveiling of the Kerry and Edwards clans at the leafy Heinz compound in what looked like exurban Pennsylvania, but which they repeatedly referred to as "Pittsburgh," was a handsome Kennedyesque photo-op in which Mr. Kerry's elder daughter--long, blond ponytail, lithe and chic--seemed to play the part of the late Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and tall, dark-haired Chris Heinz seemed like the late John Jr. The Edwardses' towheaded children looked like John-John and Caroline when they lived in the White House. It was all very glamorous in a way that Democrats like (Hyde Park, Hyannis, Clinton in Hollywood--we like big houses and boats, we have a secret weakness for wealth!) and Republicans don't (We're clearing brush here, get out of the way! We sleep in two twin beds held together at the posts by old rubber bands!) Teresa Heinz had the best line of the day: "Pittsburgh taught me to be an American."
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Hey, Tuh-RAAAAAY-zuh: We got a name fer pretentious people like you in the 'Burgh:
>>By the way, I continue to be impressed by how Mr. Kerry plays Vietnam. He served four months in Vietnam, and everyone thinks it was years. It's like a guy showing up on the History Channel talking about the Pacific war, and breaking into tears as he remembers the bombardment. Gray head, sagging face, old aviator glasses. And then the interviewer says "Tell us how long you were there?" And the old guy chirps, "Oh, four months! Scratched my arm, got my ticket punched, and got out of Dodge!" If Mr. Kerry had not led with his weakness--if he had not boldly gone forth from day one presenting his candidacy as one of a Vietnam hero--the whole subject would at this point in the campaign be not a theme but an embarrassment<<
In my oponion-- the best paragraph of the whole article.
Peggy, the word artist. I could listen to her, and read her writings all day long.
So do I, Peggy. But you say it sooo much better.
Just like you, Peggy noticed how Kerry's gestures don't match up with what he's saying. Sure sign of a phoney, if you ask me.
And I love her observation about that silly fake point. The funniest fake point I remember was all three Clintons in a family group hug looking up at fireworks, and Bill Clinton was pointing up....just in case Hillary and Chelsea didn't know where those big booms were coming from. (Laughing out loud as I remember how stupid that looked!)
Just read Maureen Dowd's article (yuck), but she does agree with Noonan on the point that Heinz-Kerry looks completely uninterested in what's going on when she appears with Kerry on a stage.
It seems an odd affectation she has. Their body language couldn't be worse. She's almost repulsed when he hugs her. Like she can barely tolerate being there. Weird.
(A little off-topic but I have to share...Only freepers would understand) Yesterday I was forced to walk down Hollywood Blvd. on my way to a car dealer. Near Hollywood and Vine there was a long line outside a theater with tons of news media present. As I got closer I realized that this was a Kerry fundraiser for with his daughter as the main event. There were all these squeaky clean, orderly 18-20 types all dressed in Kerry gear, clearly thrilled to be even remotely close Kerry's daughter (And it wasn't even the see-thru Cannes daughter). The whole thing was very, very creepy and depressing!
I lived in LA for several years. The only city in the world where you can catch people striking a pose while they wait for a green light. Kerry will be heavily banking on Hollywood bucks, and that's no pun intended.
They are all phonies. I hope they keep talking because they reveal the fools they are. Kerry and Edwards are really lame when people actually pay attention. Two complete lightweights with no record to rely on because it is so bad.
"Just like you, Peggy noticed how Kerry's gestures don't match up with what he's saying. Sure sign of a phoney, if you ask me."
I just love her insight!!!! And yours.
I was wrong. I really thought Kerry would pick Gebhardt. Imagine that! I really thought Kerry would pick the most experienced, most qualified Vice President. How dumb was that?
Consider this: Kerry's VP choice was based on who would most likely help him win the election, not who was best for America. And that's the line of attack I think the Republicans should zero in on.
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