Theresa Heinz Kerry

[RainDog]

I saw this woman speak to a group on C-Span last night. Did anyone else see her?

She was amazing.

I was so impressed with this woman. She had previously seemed standoffish to me, but when she spoke, she completely transformed my initial impression of her.

She was so intelligent, so articulate, and able to speak honestly and wryly about the differences between her African upbringing and American society.

Of course, she was speaking about her husband's campaign, but she would be a wonderful, intelligent and compassionate (not to mention very modern in the best possible way) person to also represent the best of America in a role as the spouse of a President.

If you have a chance, catch her on a repeat on c-span.

[JI7]

1. senator kerry is lucky to be with her

john kerry is very lucky to be married to her. she was amazing. and i liked how she spoke and represented kerry and his views through her own experience. it was different from what you usually hear. she also has a sense of humour.

[Raya]

7. No Doubt A Gem of a Person. Maybe Main Reason to Vote Kerry

I and my friends have been comparing the Wives to see what other influences we could get into the White House with a DEM ticket. My conclusion: I agree with Al Sharpton -- Mrs. Kerry is the PARTY!!

Teresa Heinz Kerry has become the biggest topic within my activist "cell" in arguments over which Candidate to support. She is one of the big reasons to support Kerry over Clark

I have myself lived in 4 different countries during my youth. Nothing compares to being raised and educated in the “Transnational” community for giving one a sense of the world which affects all ones ideas on global matters such as environmental policy, international law, war and peace?

Teresa’s life story, being born in Mozambique, studied in South Africa, worked in Europe, fluent in 5 language, immigrated into the American political establishment, MAKES HER THE PERFECT FIRST LADY in these times of global turmoil.

As ask my "Imagine America" friends: Which White House do you think is better able to renew relations with Old Europe, Russia and China:


Howard Dean and Judith Steinberg
Dennis Kucinich and Bachelorette No. 1

or

John Kerry and Teresa Heinz

Most of my friends are Kucinich supporters. But the answer was obvious:

John and Teresa could create the best “image” for the country.


For C. David Heymann, author of “A Woman Name Jackie, ” there is only one first-lady-in-waiting who could bring Jackie Kennedyesque style and glamour back to the White House. And that would be Teresa Heinz.

”I think she would return to the White House some of the glamour, culture and stateliness lost over the past decades,'' Heymann told the Track. ``She possesses many of the same qualities as Jackie - sophistication, a stately appearance, a flair for fashion and charm if she wishes to use it. And then, of course, there's all that money.'' And she can speak French!

I pesonally still wish the Party would Draft Al Gore at the convention, because I think Gore deserves the Presidency. But it definitely could be a “mission accomplished” to have Teresa in the White House.

[NewYorkerfromMass]

2. It's no mistake they first met at an earth day event

they would be our environmental 1st couple.

[curse10]

3. She is a wonderful person

And she would make a FABULOUS first lady :-)

[sandnsea]

4. She is amazing

Intelligent, articulate, international and down to earth American; all rolled into one big ball of dynamic energy. It will be an exciting and visionary Presidency with John & Teresa in the White House!

[MaineDem]

5. She's articulate and intelligent

And very easy to talk with.

She lights up talking about being a grandmother, too.

've been fortunate to meet her a few times and I've enjoyed every moment.

[SheilaT]

6. Sometimes it would be nice

to be able to elect one person (man) as President, and then someone else (someone else's wife) as First Lady.

Or, a woman as President and some man to fulfill a male First Man (terrible title) ceremonial role.

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