I was watching the very last part of that rally. What a pathetic sight.
People are always yelling and cheering for President Bush.
Does Kerry usually get such a weak reception? I was shocked!
I liked watching his SS guy just barely touching Kerry's shirt as opposed to the President's guys who hold onto him with both hands!
First, I commend you for your stamina in watching part of a Kerry "rally."
Secret Service question: From your observation, did it look like the crowd was interacting physically in any measure that is close to the way crowds interact with W? I'm really curious about the reason for the difference in the SS interaction with Kerry -- and wonder if it's because the crowds aren't as close and therefore, as potentially threatening, or if maybe Kerry has told them to keep their hands just barely there. (I do not mention, of course, that the SS might potentially have a gag reflex thing going. These are REAL MEN who do their duty, no matter how appalling it is.)