John Kerry speaking with passion on AAR > 7 Days in America this week.

[patrice]

It's in their clip library http://airamerica.com/7daysinamerica

Something I've noticed about Senator Kerry lately, that I didn't hear that much in '04, whenever I hear him, he Educates me.

[newmajority]

1. If this John Kerry had been around in 2004, he would be President right now

Even Ken Blackwell wouldn't have been able to stop him.

[blm]

29. He has always been like this. Most Dems didn't really know him because corpmedia edited him down

throughout that campaign - and Dan Rather has admitted that corporate media needed to protect Bush then for the favorable FCC rulings they expected in a second term.

It wasn't just Blackwell. It was corporate media and powerful Dems working with Bush and against Kerry, too. Blackwell was tipped off by Carville - the election process was controlled by RNC and GOP operatives for the four years after 2000s theft, while Terry McAuliffe's DNC stewardship meant sitting on his hands for four years and letting them do it.

[globalvillage]

2. Thanks, patrice. K&R

[patrice]

6. Loved it! Educating = Leading.

It is sooooooo unusual to hear a politician say something you haven't heard before. We need more like JK.

[politicasista]

3. K&R

:kick:

[beachmom]

4. Need some help. Where is the clip?

[patrice]

7. Go to the list of shows and select 7 Days in America and then

click on Podcasts on the right, the clip will be there with other clips from that show.

Or try this http://airamerica.com/ondemand/show/6645

:hi:

[ray of light]

20. Do you have to pay to hear this? (Be a subscriber?)

I tried to hear this yesterday but I don't know what's up with it.

[beachmom]

25. Nope. It's free. :) Just click the show and listen. nt

[ray of light]

27. hmmm...it must be my firewall protection. Sometimes, I never know what to 'allow' on the page.

[patrice]

33. Clips from recent programs are available to stream or download for free, but

more complete audio files of all shows require subscription (something like 10.95 @ month or $65.00 @ year, I think).

[beachmom]

26. Thank you so much, Patrice. This was a great radio program w/ JK. nt

[AtomicKitten]

5. McBush is really vulnerable on this and Kerry is spanking him pretty good.

:patriot:

[patrice]

8. He did an Excellent job; sounds like he cares again.

It'd be real hard, deeply frustrating, to lose the way he did; under similar circumstances, I'd probably chill for a looooooooong time too.

[AtomicKitten]

9. I am still verklempt over Kennedy and Kerry stepping up to support Obama so passionately.

:patriot:

[patrice]

10. I'm a Deanocrat who worked very hard for Senator Kerry in '04, because,

though there are some differences between us, I DO believe in him.

[mloutre]

11. like this, you mean?

[AtomicKitten]

13. They are wonderful surrogates for Barack!

In fact, the very best of the best.

[mloutre]

14. Yup. Makes me proud to say those are my two Senators right there.

(One of whom was also my employer until recently, though now I am taking time off from the professional-political fray to -- and, yes, in some cases at least, this actually *is* true, honest -- spend more time with my family.)

(My dad's health is failing very fast now, I want to spend as much time with him as possible while I still can... though he's determined to hang on long enough to vote for a Democrat one last time in November, bless his heart...)

GOBAMA!!!

[patrice]

19. Give Him a Kiss and

Let Him Do It His Way.

:hug:

[Inuca]

22. Another

:hug:

[MarjorieG]

15. Otter, so sorry to hear that, and am glad you're able to take the time.

Didn't have access to the one account where those emails go.

Be well.

[patrice]

18. Thank You Senators Kennedy and Kerry!!

We will never forget your genuine concern for All Americans and your Principled Leadership!! I'm very very Proud of Your Leadership!

[Inuca]

21. He never chilled

and he always cared. The difference may be that he is being more listened too now, which is a very good thing.

[SeattleGirl]

12. He was very good there.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[karynnj]

16. I did think that in 2004

When I watched the speeches in full on CSPAN. I don't think there were many venues like this in 2004 where Kerry could give complete, non rushed answers.

He was like this on the environment on all the appearance he made - but the least interesting were like Stephanopolous who wanted to make everything about the election. This is also how he seems to be in committee hearings - always extremely well prepared and an excellent listener.

Had our media let us see John Kerry unfiltered like this - he would have won. It's not just the intelligence, but the reasonableness and honesty that shows.

[patrice]

17. They didn't call him a "boring" (to them!) nuanced, policy wonk for nothing!

:applause:

[karynnj]

23. That is true - and I would think they might eventually learn that

having a person who actually knows a huge amount on important issues. In Kerry's case, he has an incredible ability to explain very complicated things in a clear way.

[MBS]

31. thanks for articulating so well. . this is just what I think.

though I'd add that it wasn't just the media. Too many of our citizens were apparently not in the mood to listen to Kerry's message, nor to pay enough attention to see the full depth and range of this man. It's candidates' job to explain themselves to the American people, but, dammit, it's also the job of American citizens to recognize the leaders in our midest and lift them up. I do blame the MSM and Rove, inc, for the outcome of 2004, and Kerry himself would acknowledge that he made a few strategic mistakes as well : but voters didn't do their job, either. Bush will not be treated kindly by history. . but neither will the American people , for we(or at least 1/2 of us) have been aiders and abettors of the Bush disaster for the last 8 years.

[Hope And Change]

24. Thanks patrice!K & R!

[blues90]

28. are you talking about Kerry with is comment on Obama

Voting for FISA being a presidential vote? I think Kerry has completely lost his mind and is holding onto coat tails just for his own position and legacy.

I don't know how anyone can let him off after he tossed our votes to the wind by backing down in 2004.

[blm]

30. Right - because you never noticed for 35 focking years that Kerry has effected the historic record

of this nation more positively than any other lawmaker in DC.

Take Kerry out of the last 35 years and this nation would be well into its second decade of Full-on Fascism by now.

[politicasista]

32. **crickets**

:rofl: Good smackdown. :)

[blues90]

34. care to explain how you reached this conclusion?

[karynnj]

36. BCCI and his role righting the Contras are two examples

Your avatar was pretty impressed with him speaking against Nixon.

[karynnj]

35. I understood his comment

Would you prefer that he simply spoke of why he voted as he did - and said the candidate was wrong. He explained why Obama voted as he did, putting it in the best light possible. (I remember wanting to throw a shoe through the TV when Biden - as a surrogate - answered that Kerry should have voted "Yes" on both $87 billion votes as he did - that Kerry's vote was wrong. He would have done better had he explained Kerry's reasons - especially as the Republicans were using this - then pointed out that he disagreed - like Kerry did here.)

Kerry does not need "coat tails" to get re-elected he is polling better against his opponent than Obama is in MA. As to legacy, Kerry already had one before he entered public office. He is poised to be an extremely influential Senator - on many key issues. He already has led an incredible life of public service - even if he at times has not been rewarded.