[TheCrusader]

"I think it was tissue in anticipation of sweating."

You're claiming Kerry took out the 'tissue' before he needed it, and then never used it? I bet you don't really think that.

Kerry took out some file cards or folded paper, or a palm pilot. He took the object very quickly from his jacket pocket and placed it down on the podium and began to open it, or unfold it, or spread them out a bit. The object was handled gingerly, was probably either beige or white, and did not bend or fold as he handled it/them.

[Spiff]

I'm going with wireless PDA. A wifi equipped Palm or PocketPC would allow him to have his handlers put up notes or messages for him. The movements he makes, from what I see, are consistent with him pulling a PDA from his pocket, turning it on, and placing it on the lectern.

[mel]

There is no telling how many times he practiced the maneuver (sp). How disgusting. Honestly, he is worse in many ways that Slick Willy