I feel like America is returning to the days of Kennedy idealism.

[Zen Democrat]

There is that enthusiasm in the air. And young people energized and inspired by John Kerry, the junior Senator from Massachusetts. John Kennedy was taken from us and the whole country went to hell where we have been thrashing and suffering in political and social hell for the past 40 years.

Damn, I'm ready for the Inaugural Address!

[global1]

1. Just Watched Kerry's Rally from Ohio on C-Span.....

and it is reminscent to Kennedy's rally in Chicago before the his election. There's an energy out there now in the Kerry campaign that we haven't seen if 40 years. After all the criticism that Kerry has taken during the primary's up through the Democratic Convention and through the whole campaign - it think we'll be talking about Kerry's charisma 40 years from now. Kerry in a Landslide!!!!!!!

[shelley806]

2. Bless you, bless me, bless the nation...I feel the same way and I was

young when JFK was assasinated; but I knew how it affected my parents...and I loved JFK; Had his speeches memorized!

[pacalo]

3. I totally agree!

I had tears in my eyes watching the Cleveland rally on C-Span. At the last moments of the telecast, a 16-year-old boy in the receiving line of supporters introduced himself & said that he had contributed $1,000 to the Kerry campaign. Kerry took off his tie & gave it to him. Classy, classy man. :)

[Trahurn]

4. I conditionally agree

I very much want to agree with you and a Kerry victory will be the absolute proof of a return to Kennedy idealism. Boy wasn't that a specail time to be alive. We could have a reply of those times if we can see a clear Kerry victory. I cannot think of anything more moving then a Kerry victory. This is such a critical juncture for america.

[Piperay]

5. It really will be "Happy Days are Here

Again", it's going to be WONDERFUL and the begining of a whole new era ... I can't wait! :bounce::bounce::bounce:

[girl gone mad]

6. My LTTE today:

Today, I'll cast a vote for Senator John Kerry, and I can't wait.

It's difficult to explain why I'm so eager to vote this year. Maybe the events of September 2001 reminded me of the underlying good of my compatriots, gave me a glimpse of an America I thought had only existed in my childhood imagination. Maybe I'm just caught up in a race that appears to have become a national obsession.

As much as I would love to vote for a fellow Texan, lately I've found little common ground with President Bush. Like everyone I know, I am disappointed with the way Bush took us to war in Iraq. Though I admire his endorsement of a "culture of life", I find it disingenuous, not only in light of the unnecessary war, but also in light of the fact that abortion rates have risen during his presidency. The enormous national debt is an outrage, as is Mr. Bush's refusal to take personal responsibility for mistakes made by his administration.

I wasn't always an admirer of John Kerry, but over time, his vision, history of personal courage and competence have won me over. I admit to having high hopes for a President Kerry. I hope he will usher in a new era of civic responsibility and optimism. I hope that we can put this era of personal greed and cynicism, so aptly embodied by the rampant corruption at Enron, behind us for good. I hope that we can make real progress toward energy independence, new medical cures, a cleaner environment, affordable health care, reduced poverty and better public schools.

I also have high expectations for the Senator. I expect that he will govern wisely, and I expect that he will be more forthright than our current President. In addition, I expect that he will make appropriate appointments and keep his pledges to restore responsible foreign policy, defend America and fight for the middle class. If Mr. Kerry fails to live up to these expectations, then in four years I'll be faced with a tough decision. No matter what happens, I hope my enthusiasm doesn't fade.

[Confident]

7. yes but JFK did a lot to expand the Vietnam War - that's not

an example to follow