Kerry's Photo On The Cover Of the NY Times Magazine

[THUNDER HANDS]

What do you think? To me Kerry seems like a nice teacher or doctor or something. Bush in a similar pose would probably look like a grocery store bagger.

[venus]

1. Don't like it. n/t

[Catch22Dem]

2. Don't like it.

[KittyWampus]

21. Don't Like It & The Story Was A Nuanced Piece O'Shit Hatchetjob

[AP]

3. It's interesting because it's not an expression you see from Kerry often.

There's nothing wrong with that expression and it sort of rounds out his character. It makes you feel like you've learned something new about his personality. It gives him another dimension. I say it's worth a couple thousand votes.

[THUNDER HANDS]

5. to me it looks like how you'd see him if he was up close

It's much more intimate than the normal campaign photos. There's no pomp and arrogance in his face.

[hippiechick]

4. His eyes look so very sad ...

But, considering all he's seen in his life, that's no surprise.

It's not a flattering photo, IMO.

:hippie:

[existentialist]

6. grocery store bagger

My first response is that grocery store bagger is probably Bush's true highest and best calling. He most elevated position that he can aspire to for which he is truly qualified.

[acmavm]

7. If bush* was a grocery store bagger he'd put the canned goods on top

of the bread.

[goclark]

8. Huum, this is the best Time could do?

They should fire their Rove buddy photograher!

[bigpathpaul]

9. Not only is it a great photo of Kerry, but the Times article, while

not 100% positive, is such a great presentation of Kerry's approach to foreign policy, that I don't think a person with a brain could read it and not agree. The stark contrast between Bush's dead-end, go-it-alone, cold war mentality and Kerry's thoughtful approach is well presented. Why I've never had a "rah-rah" reaction to candidate Kerry, I certainly do now. This guy so knows what he's talking about.

John Kerry: Now that's foreign policy!

[Neecy]

10. I like it

He's looking directly at the camera - most photos of him show him looking over or to the side of the camera. It's not a heroic pose, but it looks like an honest, decent person who isn't afraid to look you in the eye.

It is different, but I keep going back to it and I like it.

[demokatgurrl]

11. I don't much like it- but the Times

often chooses unflattering pictures of people for its cover, for some reason. He does look sad, or very tired, and older than he looks in person or in other photos.

[Peanut Gallery]

12. It looks fine, imo

It portrays intelligence, thoughtfulness and earnestness.

[liberal_in_GA]

18. I agree

He looks honest and very approachable.

[librechik]

13. Chimpy would look more like a shoplifter n/t

[ElsewheresDaughter]

14. yuk

[The Wielding Truth]

17. Love 1st Button. What happened to Repub's critical thinking?

[BlueEyedSon]

15. Irrelevant. The article is f*&king fantastic.

I urge all DUers to read it.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

16. Photograph isn't very flattering.

This is better:

[Tesibria]

19. I like it

He looks serious -- and LISTENING.

He actually looks empathic -- something he's not known for (in the press anyway).

He looks like he's listening to the photographer tell him a story. I LIKE it a lot.

[Algorem]

20. Edwards looking good too,

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,5033,s6-187-0-0-7194,00.html

[texasmom]

22. I think he looks kind, compassionate,

and interested...

What's wrong with that?

[AmerDem]

23. not a good pic

Wonder why they went with that one? It's clearly not the best picture that could have been chosen!

[NYCGirl]

24. I think it's a wonderful photo. Direct, unvarnished, brave,

His face is open and honest. Fantastic photograph.

[Gin]

25. I like the photo.......he looks kind and gentle...not crazy like his

opponent.

[progressivebydesign]

26. I like it too! Very human. n/t