Harkin Steak Fry on CSPAN1: 5:45pm est. NOW!

[TheDonkey]

Who's watching?

Mosley- Braun is tearing it up on that field.


update: fixed the title

[Cocoa]

1. I'm watching

who all is there, so far I've seen Graham, Edwards and Kerry.

We get to see how our candidates do in the rain. :-)

[TheDonkey]

2. hahaha, they're holding up much better than Bush

did during that Union speech on labor day. He was looking downright scary.

[VolcanoJen]

3. Awesome!!!! Thanks for the heads-up! Very cool Kerry quote!!

Kerry: Moses said, "Hitch up your camel, pick up your shovel, mount your ass, I will lead you to the promised land!" 5,000 years later, Roosevelt said "light up a Camel, lay down your shovel, sit on your ass, this is the promised land!" Today, George Bush will lay off your camel, tax your shovel, kick your ass and tell you there is no promised land!"

[JohnKleeb]

5. heh thats good by Kerry

[Orangepeel]

19. Maybe I'm dense, but I don't understand it.

Is he talking about Teddy Roosevelt? If so, what does it mean?

If he's talking about FDR, then I understand it even less. It sounds like something right wingers would say about FDR's "welfare state." The social and jobs programs in the new deal weren't about people sitting on their asses and waiting for someone to provide for them.

Also, does he want bush to tax people LESS? Obviously I didn't hear the quote in context. Was he talking about how the tax cuts weren't for working people who are now paying more in property taxes?

[Sophree]

20. I've really been enjoying

How creative Kerry has been with his B*shie digs. Way to go, Kerry!

[Vadem]

73. Wonderful! eom

:kick:

[TheDonkey]

4. They all seem to be energized and ready to go!

Braun gave a pretty peppy performance, Kerry was looking much better than he did last debate, and Edwards is talking like a leader!

Makes me excited about this bunch of dems ready to kick Bush in the bum'.

[Sophree]

71. He usually does.

"Edwards is talking like a leader!"

Go Senator Edwards!

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

6. Edwards getting 'em worked up.

[Isome]

9. Just caught the last bit of Edwards...

He did a really good job. Dean just came on and his opening line to quiet the crowd, "This counts against my time", is really good too! Oh' snap... he just told them that NO Republican has balanced the budget... Borrow & spend, borrow & spend...I love it!

... finally we're refuting the ridiculous mischaracterizations from the neo-cons!

Thanks for the alert!!

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

7. Dean

[nomaco-10]

8. Edwards: "Ashcroft is taking away are rights" Woo Hoo

[jburton]

11. Edwards was great

On fire!

[nomaco-10]

12. I think maybe he was the best so far, very impressive speaking skills.

[Sophree]

72. He usually is.

:-)

[nomaco-10]

10. Dean: "Our flag doesn't just belong to Rush Limnbaugh, Jerry Falwell and

John Ashcroft". Looks like Dean has many supporters present, appeared Kerry did too. All are doing a great job.

[TheDonkey]

13. Anyone see Braun smiling in the background

of every person who goes up!? She sure does have a good time wherever she is. I'd like to party with her!

[nomaco-10]

14. Braun must be as proud of the rest of these candidates as I am today.

[Cocoa]

18. it sure does look good having her there

I wonder if the placement was on purpose, and I wonder if anyone is considering her as a running mate...

[nomaco-10]

15. Graham: "Tell this pResident, no more blank checks"

[Pepperbelly]

16. Big Dog is coming up soon ...

I bet he has some choice words of encouragement for the candidates. I bet he is less kind toward Whistle-ass.

[Cocoa]

22. Kerry had a good line about Clinton

he said that Clinton will say more in his 20 min. -- if you believe he'll keep it to 20 min. -- than Bush has said in 2 1/2 years.

Every time I see Clinton speak, I think the same thing. Remember when we had a president that understood the words he was saying, that always had so much to say that he went overtime, rather than Bush, who has to stretch his words and repeat himself to fill up his time.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

17. Graham:

"NoMoreBlankChecks.com"

[TheDonkey]

21. I'm v. interested with what Clinton has to say...

there was a lot of Clinton praising, yet Bill hasn't seemed to be as anti-bush as the 9 contenders are. Hopefully he'll give an energetic and strong speech.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

23. Kucinich, Braun, Dean and Graham hang around fo BC.

Everyone else bails.

[nomaco-10]

24. Bill looks 10 yrs. younger than he did when he left office.

[TheDonkey]

25. Clinton's looking a little thin and pretty charged up.

What plan is he on??

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

26. Booosh Starvation Diet?

[diplomats]

30. He did lose weight

Hillary mentioned that when she was on Leno. She said they went on a diet at the same time, and he lost weight and she didn't (typical man!).

[tjdee]

27. Awww BUMHOLE!

I'll have to catch the rerun.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

28. Edwards was good, tjdee.

Don't mean to rub it in.

[tjdee]

44. Argh, LOL.

:hi:

[blm]

86. He really was hitting a stride.

You'll love it when you see it. He has some adorable mannerisms in this appearance.

[EeJay]

77. Edwards talked about race

but Dean didn't. What up widdat?

[Sophree]

76. I missed it, too tj.

Stuck at work.

[Clete]

29. Harkin blasting Bush about being selected instead of

elected, about ruining the economy and about uniting the Democrats like never before.

[diplomats]

31. I hope he's right

about the uniting part, I mean.

[nomaco-10]

32. Harkin giving great speech/intro for Bill

[Tinoire]

33. He sure did! And I love all those "we miss you" signs!

The man deserves it! I refuse to be blind to some of the things he did but he really is a great man.

[JohnKleeb]

35. I think the same

[TheDonkey]

36. Clinton disses Sharpton...

well not really but he gave all the canidates a small pat on the back but left out Sharpton. I'm sure he probably forgot.

[Tinoire]

78. I wasn't glued to the set and missed the visuals and some of the audio

was Sharpton even there? I don't recall seeing him. I think Clinton is too great a statesman to diss Sharpton untentionally or obviously. That would NOT sit well with Black voters.

[TheDonkey]

34. it was an excellent speech!

I loved the "Bush is like a bad teenager who steals the keys and wrecks the car. Bush steals the eletion and wrecks the economy!"

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

37. BC busts SCOTUS.

[nostamj]

39. BC said it!

the election was STOLEN. what a speech!!

[Sophree]

80. argh!!!

Can't believe I missed watching what sounds like such an amazing event. DARN!

[robsul82]

85. Hey now...

...Dean said the same, albeit a little indirectly, lol.

Later.

RJS

[VolcanoJen]

38. Big Dog: Democrats want to fall in love, Republicans just fall in line

Relating a story a friend told him...

Then he said "Folks, I wanna encourage you, go ahead, fall in love, be for somebody! But when the primary's over, let's fall in line and bring the White House back to our party!"

Good advice, Bill. :-)

[TheDonkey]

40. Clinton needs to do MORE of this!

He's making an excellent speech. Very progressive and very real.

[LizW]

41. We're laughing, but it's true

ain't it so.

[MoonRiver]

42. Thanks! Just switched to the program.

Big Dog is his usual awesome self. :kick:

[Divernan]

43. Bill: "Make your neighbors know the truth."

! ! ! Go Big Dog! You just get better and better with age! ! !

[Divernan]

46. In a world where you can't kill or capture all your enemies,

you've gotta make more friends! ! !

[Chovexani]

45. Damn!

I was catching up on some much needed rest. Does anyone know when the replay is?

[nomaco-10]

47. I couldn't type for a minute... That was

so timely, so inspiring, so needed to be heard by every democrat in this country. IT WAS GREAT!!!!

[Clete]

48. What a guy Clinton is!

He gave us hope where we thought there wasn't any. What a pep speech. I hope he stays on the campaign trail with the candidates. Just love that guy, warts and all.

[robbedvoter]

49. "We need to make more friends than enemies"

What a great speech! We need a transcript - most of the stuff is suitable for FR: "They laid off these people to give ME a tax cut" - how will the wingnuts feel about that one?

[otohara]

50. Clinton Is Simply Amazing

What a speech, so smart and he looks great!

[LizW]

51. Wasn't that FUN?

BC remains the very best damn speaker there is.

[nostamj]

52. OMFG

how wonderful was that ???

* isn't fit to empty BC's chamber pot.


?W SLIDE SHOW!

[Oracle]

53. I have to admit...Clinton knocked my socks off!

His push for clean renewable energy was absolutely great!

[Waistdeep]

56. Not just clean renewable energy

but he also made the connection with JOBS.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

58. $1,000,000,000,000 impact on the economy.

In the words of Kucinich: "Hello?"

[Waistdeep]

60. Is that directed at me?

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

62. Yes. Great point.

Selling the clean energy industry as a $1T boost to the economy. Very important.



edit- If you're talking about the the "hello" I meant that as an "hello" to America and not you. Hope I didn't offend you accidentally.

[Cheswick2.0]

81. He seems to be quoting Gore

that is part of the Gore 2000 campaign speech.

[Waistdeep]

54. Good demo unity speech by Clinton

"We are Family" playing now as exit music.

on edit:

They're now playing "Don't fear the reaper".

... Although this probably has a different meaning in Iowa.

[sistersofmercy]

55. He is so loved! I wish he could run!!!!

[Oracle]

57. Never thought there could be that much fun in Iowa!

Clinton kicked ass!

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

59. Extemporaneous thought and speech in a President.

How soon we forget.

[janx]

69. Iowa's great. There are all kinds of festivals in small

towns there in the fall. There is usually a lot of good barbeque and beer. Food everywhere. Friendly, laid back people.

[Clark Can WIN]

61. Oh God

do I miss Bill Clinton. I miss complete sentances and complete thoughts. I miss peace and prosperity. I miss eloquence and vision. I miss charity and tolerance. It's like remembering a day by the beach from prison.

[Cocoa]

63. Poor Dennis...

a vegan at a steak fry. They have excellent beef in Iowa, too.

[janx]

66. That's right! And yes, they have excellent beef in Iowa.

I spent some years there (U. of I years ago). But I'm sure Dennis got a nice fat ear of corn and some other food.

I caught the end of this and will try to watch a replay later. Big Dog's speech was great.

These rural events are great. Everyone's so relaxed.

[JohnKleeb]

67. he'll be fine

maybe we can make him a vegie kielbasa heh if there is such a thing.

[janx]

70. I am positive the Iowans found plenty of good food

for him to eat!

[JohnKleeb]

75. yeah

I would be eating meat though, heh thats one of the few things we disagree on, I love my meat, had crabcakes for dinner :yum:, yeah I bet he had a good bite.

[Rose Siding]

64. The difference between Democrats and republicans

Is that during an election, the Dems want to fall in love and the repubs just want to fall in line. Well, GO AHEAD, Fall in love! But after the primary? Get in line.

(Clinton said a friend told him this)

[TheDonkey]

65. I hope the news media runs w/ Clinton's speech!

It was a great day for Democratic expression! I really hope the media covers this event as much as it deserves (which is a LOT!).

[hedda_foil]

68. Replay at 8:30 ET for those who missed it.

[tridim]

74. And for contrast, Dan Quayle up on CSPAN now

He's being "honored"? Honored for what?

[JohnKleeb]

79. being the biggest idiot ever

or the fact that his waiter was smarter than him. :) I will explain that. You see my dad waited tables at the Mariott and I think one time he waited on Qualye. I am not sure if he did, he did think he was a joke and he told his puke manager that. Qualye is being honored for learning how to spell potato I bet or hes being awarded with "I AM SMARTER THAN GEORGE W BUSH" award.

[Sophree]

82. lol

"I AM SMARTER THAN GEORGE W BUSH" award.

[JohnKleeb]

84. yeah hard to come by in the republican party

previous winners include
John McCain
Chuck Hagel
Lincoln Chafee

[Starpass]

83. Do you think they will let BC campaign this time around and not try

to ditch him as they had to in 2000?? They seem to have still ditched him in 2002. The repukes go bullshitted at the sight of him; but so what!!! Let them. They are scared to death of Clinton. So I say that they may not want to take Bill to the Southland but they have to let him go to the "blue states" and maybe even some borderline states. It's time to use him. In other words, they have let the repukes kick him; now it's time for Bill to refute them and push the Dem agenda.

[joanski01]

87. After the speeches, I was

listening to the C-Span guy interview the reporter from the Des Moines Register. The reporter said the news that he would write about most in his column is the fact that Clinton attacked the Supreme Court. Yes!!!