Kerry Tells Donors He's Ready to Fight (Pickler'd Alert!)

AP on Yahoo ^ | 9/18/04 | Nedra Pickler - AP

[NormsRevenge]

BOSTON - Democrat John Kerry (news - web sites) reminded his hometown supporters at a $3 million fund-raiser Saturday night that he's come from behind to win elections before.

"Let me tell you something, these folks have got me in fighting mood," Kerry said of rival President Bush (news - web sites)'s campaign. "When I get in a fighting mood towards the end of September and towards the beginning of October, I think you know what happens here in Massachusetts."

The crowd of donors, which included Democrats from the state's congressional delegation and other statewide elected officials, rose to its feet cheering, with several people pumping their fists in the air boxer-style.

Bush opened a lead over Kerry in polls taken after the Republican National Convention earlier this month, but some recent surveys show the race tightening again.

Kerry has had several close races before in his home state, dating back to his slim victory in the 1982 primary for lieutenant governor up to a come-from-behind win against Republican William Weld in 1996.

"I feel those October juices flowing," Kerry said. "And I've been at this for a while and when those juices get flowing, I feel good. Let me tell you, we feel it happening."

Bruce Percelay, a national vice chairman of Kerry's campaign, told the crowd they raised $3 million for the Democratic National Committee (news - web sites)'s presidential campaign fund. The campaign said the donations came from 1,200 people.

Also on Saturday, Kerry and his wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, taped a 30-minute segment for the "Dr. Phil" show at Boston's Four Seasons hotel. The show, which also features Dr. Phil McGraw and his wife, Robin, was on parenting and is scheduled to air Oct. 6.

There was no studio audience and the taping was closed to the press. Kerry promoted the show at his fund-raiser.

"It was fun to be with a prominent Texan who tells the truth," he joked.

President Bush and his wife have also taped a segment, set to air Sept. 29, according to the Kerry campaign.

[NormsRevenge]

There. I showed them, huh, Ma?

Democratic Presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry (news - web sites) hugs his wife Teresa Heinz Kerry after Sen. Kerry spoke at a fund-raiser in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

[martin_fierro]

Oh, sure. Ready to fight.

But not ready to give a press conference.

[NormsRevenge]

[Darkwolf377]

"When I get in a fighting mood towards the end of September and towards the beginning of October, I think you know what happens here in Massachusetts." Yes--you, a liberal senator from Massachusetts, win election in liberal Massachusetts. (I'm from MA, I know.) This "good closer" thing is the biggest pile ever.

They've got you in a fighting mood? Gee, about time, John. If you were President, we STILL owuldn't have invaded Afghanistan if this is your reaction time.

[M1911A1]

"Come from behind...juices flowing...pumping... 'I feel good'..."

Ugh, I think I DO know "what happens here in Massachusetts."

No wonder you don't see Edwards anymore.

[sam_whiskey]

Our best hope is for Kerry to keep "fighting"....HARD

[Mike Bates]

[hinckley buzzard]

"When I get in a fighting mood towards the end of September and towards the beginning of October, I think you know what happens here in Massachusetts."

Kerry brings whole new meaning to the word "buffoon."

[AmericanVictory]

Does this mean he thinks that he is running for President of Massachusetts?

[Lijahsbubbe]

Ugh. Those nails....

[vbmoneyspender]

I think you know what happens here in Massachusetts.

LOL.

[Darkwolf377]

It's embarassing hearing him with these "fighting mood" phrases. He looks like the only thing that would get him in a fighting mood would be if someone left the crypt door unlocked.

[ProudVet77]

Kneepads isn't even original.

http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/news/special_packages/election2004/polman/9527381.htm

[sinkspur]

"I feel those October juices flowing," Kerry said. "And I've been at this for a while and when those juices get flowing, I feel good. Let me tell you, we feel it happening."

Still no message. Not even a hint of a theme or a conviction, or an idea.

"We're gonna win this thing on John Kerry's juices!"

How's that for a closing slogan?

[Texasforever]

"When I get in a fighting mood

Said Al Gore.

[Mike Bates]

Wonder if Teddy Boy was there?

[punster]

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Oh, sure. Ready to fight.

But not ready to give a press conference.

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A question: What is Kaptain Ketchup doing to cover up the yellow streak (a mile wide) down his back?

[dc-zoo]

Send the idiot to Iraq already if he wants to fight so bad. He can take that buttugly wife with him to ride shotgun. Just get em the hell outa here. He's like a fricken broken record bitchin and moanin day in and day out.

[Fruitbat]

False advertising!

I thought this was an announcment of a Celebrity Deathmatch between Kerry and Condi Rice!

I was gettin' ready to lay the farm on Condi!

[Dan from Michigan]

While he's talking and raising his fists, he's leaving his giant chin open......