The debate between John Edwards and Dick Cheney presented Americans with a stark choice.
John Edwards shared an optimistic vision for the next four years: Genuine leadership in the war on terror. An economic growth plan that creates jobs and keeps them here at home. Affordable health care for every American. A plan to make America stronger at home and respected abroad.
But Dick Cheney had nothing to share but attacks and excuses. As the architect of four years of failed Bush administration policies, Cheney had a lot to answer for in this debate. But he failed to explain those failures, instead attacking John Kerry over and over again.
I want a plan for the future, not attacks and excuses. The vice presidential debate made it clear that John Kerry and John Edwards are the right choice.
DZ - Forward the letter to all the addresses the RATS want the "hype" to go to now. That way they will know ahead of time the RATS are BS'ing.
I got the same email and sent in on to my republican friends and relatives. I'm from a large family who will send it on and on and on. They will outlast the Energizer Bunny.
The attempts to "spin" before and after cannot overcome the pictures of the actual performance (re the Thurs. nite debate #1 and the vain attempts by FREEPs to make silk out of a pile of crap). I'm not worried about these canned letters you mention. I want to see Cheney mop the place up with what's-his-name RAT and save Bush's bacon again.
Remember to check your e-mail when the debate is over.
Dear Jenna,
What a difference a week makes. Last Thursday, John Kerry took the stage and scored a decisive victory against George Bush. The momentum has shifted -- in nearly every public poll taken since the debate, we now are leading or tied.
In a tight race, things change very quickly -- this is why it is so important that we are always ready to act.
Last Thursday in Miami, I saw firsthand how hard the Bush campaign tried to spin the debate. They were searching for any angle. Our campaign, with your help, made sure the truth got out.
Tonight, we are organizing another national post-debate, rapid-response effort. Media Corps can set the pace. After the debate is finished, I will send all of you an e-mail that highlights the key differences in the debate. It is important that you take this information and help us get our message out to America.
John Edwards will face Dick Cheney in the vice-presidential debate tonight in Cleveland. Cheney is a superb debater and he has the format and rules that he wanted. However, he has to try and defend a record of failure. Bush and Cheney may have a failed administration, but they have an experienced campaign that will try hard to spin the debate. I am here in Cleveland right now to make sure that doesn't happen, but again I need your help.
It's time to step up for John Edwards. Please check your e-mail as soon as the debate ends.
Thank you,
CNN: http://www.cnn.com/ MSNBC: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/ Wall Street Journal: http://www.wsj.com/ LA Times: http://www.latimes.com/ Akron Beacon-Journal: http://www.ohio.com/ Minneapolis-St. Paul Star-Tribune: http://www.startribune.com/ Orlando Sentinel: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/ Philadelphia Inquirer: http://www.philly.com/ South Florida Sun-Sentinel: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/ And be sure to check the websites of your local newspapers and TV stations for online polls. It is crucial that you do this in the minutes immediately following the debate.