Posted on 08/06/2004 5:54:38 AM PDT by veronica
SEDALIA, Mo. (Reuters) - From the platform of the same train car from which U.S. President Harry Truman gave Republicans "hell" in 1948, John Kerry (news - web sites) and John Edwards (news - web sites) caught fresh jeers.
"Four more years," chanted dozens of backers of President Bush as the Democratic ticket emerged from their train late on Thursday and waved to hundreds of supporters.
"Flush the Johns," one man shouted.
Fans of presidential nominee Kerry and running mate Edwards outnumbered taunters, yet the scene was reminiscent of a rowdy hockey crowd.
As Bush backers again chanted, "Four more years," Kerry drew cheers by predicting the end of the Bush presidency on election day. "Let them chant because they have only three more months to chant," Kerry said.
"Harry Truman came through here in 1948," Kerry said. "And when Harry was talking, people would say, 'Give 'em hell Harry,' and Harry would say, 'I just tell them the truth and they think it's hell."'
Edwards maintained a smile but at one point asked: "I just want to say to those folks who don't want to hear from us: My children are on this train. Show them some good Missouri manners."
As the train pulled away, Edwards gushed: "That was great. That was fun. When they were booing 'hope' and 'optimism,' I knew it was an interesting crowd."
Yea John, like you have impressionable little tykes with you. DORK
Wouldn't it be more presidential to try to win your opponents over rather than dissing them like that?
Edwards maintained a smile but at one point asked: "I just want to say to those folks who don't want to hear from us: My children are on this train. Show them some good Missouri manners."
Seems that the Breck Girl used the "H" word right in front of his kids, but he didn't want the protestors saying "flush" in their prescence? Go figger.
Edwards maintained a smile but at one point asked: "I just want to say to those folks who don't want to hear from us: My children are on this train. Show them some good Missouri manners."Edwards is cracking.
How about some good "hollywood manners".
I am suprised the Bush supporteers haven't been served with a notice to sue from the John's yet. perhaps they are still busy with the Swiftboat mess right now... :)
Four more years!....Flush the Johns!
Gasp! Children, cover your ears...avert your eyes!
If these had been Dems heckling Bush, I'm pretty sure there'd be better examples of statements you'd want to shield your kids from.
But Whoopi Goldbergs comments reflected the 'heart and soul of America'? Please...
So why are they on the same train as John F'nk Kerry?
Shut up or I'll sue you for every penny you've got, and then I'll sue your family, and your employer, and any organization that your belong to!!
Give 'em nuance, Johnny!
Edwards maintained a smile but at one point asked: "I just want to say to those folks who don't want to hear from us: My children are on this train. Show them some good Missouri manners."
But there are some opponents who will not be won over...who are such abject enemies to everything this Republic stands for...that you must face them down, square on.
We may disagree with some of the verbiage and methods...but that is exactly what those folks were doing that with John Kerry there in Missouri.
What lame comebacks. They would be better off just ignoring the hecklers if that's the best they can do.
Edwards didn't seem to mind when children among his supporters at a rally in Wheeling, WV, on July 31 waved bumper stickers that said, "Buck Fush" or "No more Bushit".
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