Kerry offers credo for change

[Judi Lynn]

Kerry offers credo for change
The senator continues his criticism of President Bush's domestic policy and his handling of the war in Iraq.
By BRADY DENNIS and ADAM C. SMITH
Published October 19, 2004


TAMPA - They warmed up the crowd with music. A touch of Eric Clapton, a splash of Fleetwood Mac.

"You say you want a revolution?" the Beatles sang from the speakers, and 2,000 faithful fans clapped in time.

Supporters of Democrat John Kerry were in a clapping mood Monday afternoon, even though their candidate trails President Bush in many pre-election polls across the country.

Kerry, introduced Monday by senators Bill Nelson and Bob Graham, lashed out at Bush's handling of the war in Iraq, his opposition to stem cell research, and the rising cost of health care.

The crowd inside the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center gave the Massachusetts senator 16 standing ovations during the span of an hour.
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http://www.sptimes.com/2004/10/19/Decision2004/Kerry_offers_credo_fo.shtml

[Meehowski]

1. Super........

My two favorites............

[clydefrand]

2. Have you noticed the difference between the audiences

of Kerry and those of Bush?

Bush's mostly do boos because he is denigrating our candidate; Kerry's clap and cheer because he is telling of Bush's lying, faults, incompetence. Haven't heard too much cheering for Bush's record from his crowd 'cause he hasn't done anything to cheer about. Kerry is getting cheers for his proposals.

Also, the Bush crowds always looked "staged" clapping politely, very few smiles, rather than spontaneous, happy crowds like Kerry's.

[LiberalEsto]

3. It's the electric shocks from their seats

that remind them to clap.