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Size seems to matter in Kerry-Bush debate
Reuters ^
| Tue, Sep 28, 2004
Posted on 09/28/2004 6:55:47 AM PDT by presidio9
When it comes to presidential debates, it seems size does matter.
John Kerry, a 6-foot-4-inch Democrat, poked fun on Monday at George W. Bush, the 5-foot-11-inch Republican president for reportedly insisting that podiums be set far apart to offset his opponent's five-inch height advantage.
The Massachusetts senator told a town hall meeting in Spring Green -- where he is rehearsing -- that voters should not be afraid of changing commanders in chief in the midst of war with Iraq and the battle against terror.
"You know when your horse is headed down toward the waterfalls or when your horse is drowning, it's a good time to change horses in midstream," Kerry said.
After a pause, he added: "May I also suggest that we need a taller horse? We could get through deeper waters that way."
Bush and Kerry face each other for the first time on Thursday in Coral Gables, Florida, where they will debate foreign policy and homeland security. Two more will be held next month before Americans vote on November 2.
The two camps have negotiated an elaborate 32-page set of rules, including whether they sit or stand, how much they can move around, and precisely how long they have to answer questions.
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2004; 2004debates; bushkerry; bushkerrydebates; debate1; debates
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To: presidio9
Size matters?
In poker terms, that means President Bush's pair beats Kerry's pair.
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posted on
09/28/2004 7:58:57 AM PDT
by
N. Theknow
(N. Theknow - All-American 1st Pajama Expeditionary Force - Semper FReep)
To: presidio9
6'4"? I didn't know you could stack shit that high!
To: skeeter
The Kerry team also wanted the temps set in the mid 60's 'cause Tall Horse is big on perspiration. Rode hard and put away wet.
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posted on
09/28/2004 7:59:06 AM PDT
by
Colonel_Flagg
("The Earthling has stolen the Space Modulator!" - either Marvin the Martian or Dan Rather)
To: LeftCoastRebel
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posted on
09/28/2004 7:59:26 AM PDT
by
LexBaird
(Tyrannosaurus Lex, unapologetic carnivore)
To: discipler
I remember that too and loved it. Didn't GW give a little smirk and then turn back to speaking? He nodded at Gore and went right back to what he was saying.
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posted on
09/28/2004 7:59:40 AM PDT
by
Colonel_Flagg
("The Earthling has stolen the Space Modulator!" - either Marvin the Martian or Dan Rather)
To: Joe Brower
Take off 6-7 inches for his hair,,,that;ll bring him down
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posted on
09/28/2004 7:59:49 AM PDT
by
cubreporter
(-I trust Rush...he will prevail in spite of the naysayers.)
To: presidio9
Hey Horseface! I'm 5'8" tall and I bet I could have you stammering within 3 minutes in a face to face debate, or if you like, I'd make you cry in less than 30 seconds man to man. Bring it on you pussy metro.
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posted on
09/28/2004 8:01:00 AM PDT
by
numberonepal
(Ammo, arms, eyes, and ears on election day.)
To: LexBaird
68
posted on
09/28/2004 8:05:24 AM PDT
by
presidio9
(Islam is as Islam does)
To: roses of sharon
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posted on
09/28/2004 8:06:27 AM PDT
by
Hillary's Lovely Legs
(Why does living in Fresno give you a free pass to insult, lie and stalk?)
To: sandpit
The funniest part is Kerry's handlers must be going at it furiously, trying to scrub that fake bronze tan off of his face. Must have had a bad reaction with his BOTOX injections gotten up there during this four day goof off. Kerry is wasted and desperately trying to recharge his batteries.
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posted on
09/28/2004 8:07:03 AM PDT
by
dennisw
(Gd is against Amelek for all generations.)
To: 1Old Pro
5'11 is the NORMAL size for a MAN. Kerry is abnormal.
I think the American [male] average is about 5'9, so Bush is taller than the norm. I am 6'1 and was surprised the other day when four men walked out of an elevator together who were all as tall or taller than me. That is very unusual.
To: 7.62 x 51mm
I wasn't aware of the ADD potential of Marfans until a doctor friend emailed me that description.
Kerry is tall, lanky and has very long and weird looking fingers.
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posted on
09/28/2004 8:10:27 AM PDT
by
Grampa Dave
(When will the ABCNNBC BS lunatic libs stop Rathering to Americans? Answer: NEVER!)
To: presidio9
John Kerry, a 6-foot-4-inch Democrat, poked fun on Monday at George W. Bush, the 5-foot-11-inch Republican president for reportedly insisting that podiums be set far apart to offset his opponent's five-inch height advantage. The Kerry camp insisted that the temperature be below 70 degree because Kerry sweats too much under studio lights and focus groups showed that "women don't like sweaters".
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posted on
09/28/2004 8:17:56 AM PDT
by
Polybius
To: presidio9
I can only think of one situation when another 5 inches makes a difference... bend over, America!
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posted on
09/28/2004 8:36:13 AM PDT
by
Titan Magroyne
(Uniform of the day: Freepajamas)
To: MaineRepublic
I figured Kerry for 6'4" even before I knew his height (I'm quite good at figuring heights excepting if the person is a midget or a giant), but if you ask me, it's not really an asset. Sure, he's tall, but not "nice" tall--he's gangly and ungainly-appearing. Not strappingly tall like John Wayne, not athletic-tall like Errol Flynn, not rangy-tall like Gary Cooper, not suavely-tall like Cary Grant. He's just . . . awkward.
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posted on
09/28/2004 10:52:41 PM PDT
by
gop_gene
To: sarasota
OK. Kerry's taller and thinks he has better hair. And that's all he's got. Better hair? That's debatable--the first time I saw him I thought it was a poufy wig plopped atop his head. I'm not joking!
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posted on
09/28/2004 10:54:13 PM PDT
by
gop_gene
To: BookaT
Is Bush really 5'11"? I though he was over 6' I'm pretty sure he's actually 5'11 1/2", but trust it to our friendly press to round it off to 5'11 instead of 6'.
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posted on
09/28/2004 10:56:41 PM PDT
by
gop_gene
To: presidio9
Kerry: My opponent obviously feels insecure about his measily 5'11" height
Bush: Yes, I feel insecure. Not only do you tower over me by a full 5 inches, you also have a better "tan" than I! (while bush holds up the the double quote symbol with his hands while saying "tan".)
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posted on
09/28/2004 11:00:47 PM PDT
by
Crispy
To: frog_jerk_2004
Perfect timing jerk.
We need a taller horse? I think Kerry is trying out for the wrong job.
(Leno/Conan 2009)
To: freestyle
Presidents Adams(both) and Madison were quite tiny(short)men.So was Harry Truman,for that matter.
OTOH,Clinton is also something like 6'4".The height of a president doesn't mean that he's "better".
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