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In reply to the discussion: Oh my, John Kerry??? [View all]OhioBlue
(5,126 posts)I think he most definitely did better than expected in '04. I agree with what previous posters said about the election being a difficult one as Bush was an incumbent during war time and the economy hadn't totally tanked yet and it was pre-Katrina.
I also agree with previous posters tho that his campaign style wasn't that great. When he campaigned, I agreed with everything he said. Understood him to be a smart, savvy and prepared candidate that understood the nuances of foreign affairs and the economy, stood on the right side of most issues and would have felt very comfortable with a President Kerry. He did lack however a certain charisma on the campaign trail. I remember when he gave his concession speech, he was so much more relatable and oddly seemed more at ease than he did on the campaign trail.