PHOTO: Man, I am going to be proud to vote for this man.

[Bluebear]

"Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry stops to speak to a boy on his way to making a speech in Orlando, Florida, October 29, 2004." (Jim Young/Reuters)

[deadparrot]

1. Beautiful.

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

2. Not much elicits "awwww" from me

but that did. Gorgeous picture. Gorgeous. That is going to be a cool pic for that kid to have framed.

[Bluebear]

6. I see three little arms reaching up to touch his right hand

Unstaged, genuine. We have a keeper here.

[mrbassman03]

19. He is an amazing man, but.......

They are children after all, no idea of what he stands for. Sorry to rain on the parade, I'm a little early-Halloween drunk and not feeling well.

[Bluebear]

21. And you think Bush would take time to stop to talk to a bunch of kids?

No. Way.

[mrbassman03]

22. True, true... unless the horde of cameras was JUST ready...

Did I spell hoard/horde right??

[Bluebear]

23. Just say "a bunch" lol

[Hans Delbrook]

32. Yes

1) horde = noun = a group i.e. Kerry's going to get a horde of votes.

2) hoard = verb = to keep to yourself i.e. Bush is hoarding the truth, the world's oil supply and booze.

[Bluebear]

33. LMAO @ "and booze"

[Arkana]

3. That's really cool

Really, really, cool.

[Paradise]

4. Oooh, he IS a good man! I'm proud, too! Thanks, nice photo. n/t

[Cha]

5. Sweet!

Classic!

[StupidFOX]

7. LOL, he's so huge!

He practically has to go horizontal to talk to kids!

Seriously, though, the taller, the better. More height = more presidential = more effective.

[TaxDayCSC]

10. Height=good president?!?

One nice thing about being me, I might have a chance of being president; I'm planning to go to West Point, so got military service, which is good for Presidents, good school, too also good for Presidents(Its up there with Harvard and Yale!), I'm tall(over 6'2"), white, and intelligent!(Hmm, that doesn't seem as must as a resiquite now, though)

[StupidFOX]

20. Well, it's good for your chances of election

and image at home and abroad.

Think about it. You've got two leaders of powerful nations. One is a dignified, almost imposing, figure of 6'4. The other is a slouching gremlin (that laughs like he's still choking on the pretzel, btw). The first leader gets much more credibility and respect.

[DoBotherMe]

16. TALL and kind

[havocmom]

8. Am betting one or more of those yongsters will be a big guy reaching out

to others much the same way in a few years. Thanks for the picture, PT. It will do much to sweeten our dreams this night.

[Bluebear]

9. Lovely sentiment from you

After a very ugly day. A photo "nightcap" as it were :)

[Robeson]

11. I'll bet your right on that prediction!

[blue neen]

12. That picture is priceless. Absolutely beautiful.

Thanks for posting, pt! That was like a ray of sunshine!

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

13. I can't stop looking at that little boy's face

looking up into Kerry's face. I am crying again. Sixth time today.

I am SUCH a farging MESS. This election's gonna kill me, I swear.

[Bluebear]

17. OK stop it you're killing me here....

You are right, when you study the face it is filled of innocence and hope.

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

27. I know just look at him!

I thought the little boy is looking very lovingly at Kerry. He's obviously heard quite a bit about him at home.

My daughter who is almost 10, would FREAK OUT if she got to meet Kerry. Absolutely freak. She adores him. I bought a little picture frame on sale just because it was so inexpensive, didn't know what I wanted to do with it and she printed off a pic of Kerry on glossy photo paper and cut it to fit in the frame and it is sitting on her dresser.

That made me choke up, too. It's a great pic of Kerry smiling warmly.

There I go again. Stop it plastic! LOL!

[goclark]

41. That picture says it all

It tells me that "Hope is on The Way!"

[LizW]

38. I know what you mean, Moonbeam

I've cried three or four times a day the last couple of days. The stress is getting to me.

:hug:

[Cats Against Frist]

42. This is actually the second time I've teared up today

it really is a great pic.

[MassLiberal]

14. love pics of Kerry with kids

He seems to have a very sweet way with children.

[txindy]

15. That little boy will never forget that moment.

That's a beautiful picture.

[acmavm]

18. Check out the expression on that little boy's face. It just makes me

sort of choke up. This little face says so much.

[chefgirl]

29. Not only that

Look at how that little boy is reaching out for Kerry's hand with both of his.
That is symbolic of complete acceptance, of being totally engaged.

Yeah, it choked me up too.

-chef-

[faithnotgreed]

40. exactly! nt

[Jade Fox]

24. Children always look like they want to get away from Bush....

including his daughters!

Lovely picture.

[apnu]

25. Great sig!

[tomfodw]

26. Amen, brother. And sister.

He hasn't run a perfect campaign, but he sure has run an inspiring one.

[dogtag]

28. Children and dogs (remember Woody the Lab) seem

to like and trust JK. It works for me. They are both great judges of character.

[snacker]

30. I LOVE that picture!

[SammyWinstonJack]

31. I voted for him and in fact I was chomping at the bit to do so!

I love him!

[Peanut Gallery]

34. great photo

what a sweet-faced child

[ever_green]

35. great pic

The boy looks like he is pleading for help and has faith in Kerry, lets hope Kerry comes through for him.

[progressivebydesign]

36. Isn't Kerry just the sweetest?? I LOVE that guy!! n/t

[faithnotgreed]

39. me too caliphoto! me too

[liberal N proud]

37. He must be attracted to little kids.

He goes out of his way to let them feel part of this process.

[Kenergy]

43. Now THAT'S a President! n/t

[Hog lover]

44. I think I am in love with John Kerry.

You can tell kids like him.

[upsidedown]

45. Such a great picture.

And my new wallpaper. I get all teary-eyed looking at it. Thanks for posting it!