Wow, Kerry is a new man!

[newsguyatl]

My goodness, I never thought I would see Kerry as a charismatic, youthful and energetic guy, but I'll be damned if adding Edwards to the ticket hasn't made him just that. It's really amazing to behold. He's a new man. His whole demeanor has changed.

He needed this so bad, and I believe it's really going to pay off for him. (and us).

[Swamp Rat]

1. Yahoo!!! Geaux Kerry and Edwards!!!

We are gonna win!

[NightOwwl]

2. I am loving it!

From AP:

Does Kerry worry that Edwards, a trial lawyer with a celebrated rhetorical flair, might upstage him at the party's convention and on campaign platforms?

"I hope he does; that's terrific. That means I really picked him better than I thought," Kerry said.

Edwards joined in: "How in the world do you upstage - I might have missed something, but I think he won the nomination."

"And there's a reason he won the nomination," Edwards said. "The truth is that we're a great team; we're a great partnership; we're having fun."

link: http://apnews.excite.com/article/20040711/D83OCFB80.html

[newsguyatl]

3. it's really weird

because i'm finding myself liking kerry more NOW that he's picked edwards, i don't know why...


i'm sure, too, that it's a relief for him having a teammate... that's GOTTA be a load off.

on edit: i REALLY like this pic. i think it's my favorite so far. not only the enthusiasm in the crowd and in the candidates, but just look at the mix in the group, a real snapshot of america.

[NMDemDist2]

5. yup I think he needed Edwards help

both to answer the attacks and share the load. Big John looks so much better.

I wonder if it's cuz the crowd is soo HUGE??? that has to pump you up too, having all those people there just loving ya :loveya:

[Swamp Rat]

7. Beautiful pic!!!

I feel very relieved that these guys can work together!

THIS is gonna galvanize the party!

[DustMolecule]

8. Well, yeah.....it's soooooooooo refreshing seeing ' a top public American

figure' just enjoying (and being enyoded by) other people. The wax manniqueins currently in the WH are just 'dead people'....these guys (and everyone else in the world are ALIVE!!!!) YEAHHH!!!!!

on edit: typo

[shoopnyc123]

4. Kerry is suffering from...

being the most important nominee in recent history. I gave him a break on that for a bit, and, he's a Sagittarius, all free wheeling and positive. Given his Sun Sign, I would say the the "dour" side of him is more about the effects of DC politics than anything else. His idealism shows up however in all the old footage from the 60's...

[NMDemDist2]

6. if you see him in person, he's so much better

he is passionate and thinking and good


and you know he's given the same speech 20 times that week already, but the man is GOOD

[newsguyatl]

9. hey, i'm a fellow sag... when's his bday?

[stellanoir]

12. December 11, 1943

[union_maid]

16. Not only a Sag, he shares my birthday

Edwards and Kerry both bring out the best in each other. That's a sign of a great team in any endeavor.

[Geo55]

10. It's simpley mathamatical

JK + JE = OK !

[DustMolecule]

11. Huh?

n/t

[Trajan]

13. You didnt like that cute joke ? ..

why ? .... what is it about that cute statement that offends you ? ...

[UnityDem]

14. Agree, think he looks

much more relaxed, as well. Much credit Edwards for that.
*note to newsguyatl* - do you want to join the effort in Atlanta (if you haven't already)....go to: www.kerrywingeorgia.org
We have large meetups in Atlanta/Decatur/Marietta.
Kerry On!

[IronLionZion]

15. But the media says he's stiff and boring!

Who are you going to believe? Your own deceiving eyes or the corporate media?

They are lying about the poll numbers too. Kerry is actually rocking Bush's world but you won't hear that on TV.

[patricia92243]

17. Kerry had to have the warmth all along or it would not be there to be....

brought out into the sunshine. Edwards has only helped to put on display what was there already - warmth, friendliness, affection,a sense of humor, etc.