Sen. Kerry on Snuffy this Sunday

[TayTay]

THIS WEEK WITH GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS _ Topics: George Stephanopoulos airs more of his interview with President Bush; Sen. John Kerry follows with the Democratic perspective; professional bowler Kelly Kulick on the first woman to qualify for a full season on the men's PBA Tour.

From the AP Daybook.

[Mass]

1. Kerry should be ready for some snotty questions.

Stephanopolous is not the best interviewer in the world, far from there, but he is the first one to relay DC insider chatter.

[wisteria]

2. Can we count on him to bring up the fundraising issue then?n/t

[Mass]

3. Let say I would be surprised if he does not.

[_dynamicdems]

6. Me too. I hope the good senator is loaded for bear. n/t

[Mass]

9. Well, Snuffy asked the question and Kerry was ready for it.

including a zinger to Clinton and Bayh without naming them (I have not been raising money for myself as some have done).

He did much better here concerning the 08 question than he had done on Fox last week, and succeeding in talking mostly about 06 during this segment.

Obviously, he did great on the other part as well. A great interview.

[fedupinBushcountry]

11. Mass, is he on first?

It doesn't come on here until 11:30.

[Luftmensch067]

12. I'd say at least the first 15 minutes are Bush

I actually couldn't bring myself to record that part, so I sat through it without sound. Even seeing that insane face was almost too much for me!

JK was really great. I love the way, in recent appearances, he is continuing to speak and make his points even as the little gnat-interviewers try to buzz and cut him off and scatter the conversation in a thousand directions. He will not be distracted or swayed from speaking clearly and strongly and finishing his sentences. It makes the smug pundits look stupid, which they are.

[Mass]

13. Bush was his usual self, unfortunately. But given that he cannot

even hold a pumkin without breaking it (Sunday funnies), what can you expect.

Amazing how Snuffy has become a mouthpiece for *. During the roundtable, he was alone against 3 (Donaldson, Cokie Roberts, and George Will) trying to defend him.

[ginnyinWI]

50. in defense of Stephanapoulis

I don't believe for a minute that he's a Bush lover. He was more liberal than Bill Clinton at the time he started working for him in the primaries back in the early 90s. He's merely taking the opposing stance for the sake of debate on the show.

[Democrafty]

4. Oh, good.

Don't forget to take a shot every time he mentions HRC.

[wisteria]

5. Oh yeah, you know that is a certainty. Hillary, Hillary Hillary.n/t

[jillan]

7. Kerry is finally getting alot of media time.

Think about this -
Maher, Faux and now Snuffy.

Good! At least he'll get more respect this Sunday than last.

[rox63]

8. Don't be so sure he'll get more respect from Snuffy

But whatever happens, I'm sure he'll have a good answer ready.

[Mass]

10. He did not - However, he did great not letting Snuffy cut him before

he was done.

[TayTay]

14. This was one of the best appearances ever.

Catch it if you can. Sen. Kerry appeared after Bush was on and directly responded to yet another attack by the Pres on Kerry. Bush basically called Kerry's plans "surrender," said that Kerry was trying, basically, to undermine the war effort and then got all wobbly when Snuffy asked if Bush was questioning Kerry's patriotism. (Ah, yeah he clearly was, all denials to the contrary.)

Kerry came on and just was relentless. He went through his view that Al Qaeda is not in Iraq in the frightening numbers that the Bush Admin claims, that the inflated claims of Al Qaeda's presence in Iraq is no justification for 'staying the course' and that we need to pressure the Iraqis to meet and hammer out their differences. Snuffy kept interrupting, but Sen. KErry stayed on point and finished his thoughts on these issues. He again outright called the claims the Bush Admin is making "lies," and again pushed for a Summit of the stakeholders in the region to bring the interested parties in to try and help find solutions to the violence over there.

My favorite part of the interview was when Kerry directly called Sen. John McCain out on his idea of inserting 100,000 more troops into Iraq to help quell the insurgency. Kerry directly confronted McCain's notion that more troops would make a difference. The solution, as our own Generals in the field tell us, is not military, it's political and McCain's idea simply won't work. That was a thing of beauty to see. It's high time that someone took McCain down a peg and confronted him, on the merits, on his idea of putting more American lives at risk for a policy that isn't working. Bravo, bravo!

The silly money issue and the HeyJohn site thing came up, but they were quickly batted down. The panelists after the interview basically said that Kerry was right. George Will was making points about what to do in Iraq and Cokie Roberts and Sam Donaldson said that he was making John Kerry's argument. Ah, yes, he was.

All in all, and excellent interview, one of the Senator's best recent appearances and that is saying a lot.

[Mass]

15. I have nothing to add and nothing to complain about, which is a lot

to say, coming from me.

I love that he went after McCain. Democrats need to make that more often. And he did great in the 08 segment as well.

[cadmium]

17. Thanks

I am glad to hear the report

I missed it Dammit--fqhq[ofvn [aG jva=[va [

[fedupinBushcountry]

18. I'm sure they will have it

at http://www.johnkerry.com/multimedia/ by sometime today. You can also go to http://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/, I think they usually have it up by mid afternoon.

[Inuca]

32. "McCain of all people"

Nice emphasis.

[cadmium]

52. First time

I think that is the first time I have heard any Democrat genuinely criticize McCain in public. There is a huge suck up factor for McCain

[rox63]

16. I thought JK did great today

He kicked *'s ass on Iraq, basically calling * and his whole admin a pack of liars. He did an excellent job refuting the fundraising lies being spread about him. He's also had a much better answer on the '08 question this time around. :) :thumbsup:

[globalvillage]

19. Oh, man. He was great.

Rock on, John Kerry!!! The McCain point was music to my ears. Nice way to handle Obama, props to Snuffy for the way he positioned it. The Senator did give Sen Obama his spotlight.
Awesome interview. Too bad I had to sit through bush*, but it was worth it.

[Inuca]

33. About Obama

He spoke very nicely 0f him (no big surprise), and I also appreciated the way the question was asked by Stephanopoulos. By the way, and apologies for being apparently Obama-obsessed these days, did anyone here see him with Russert? He quite openly acknowledged that he is considering a 08 run, but of course he will only think of it seriously and decide after the elections.

[MH1]

20. Just saw it. JK was friggin' incredible.

No surprise, that, but I do think this was an absolutely excellent performance. This probably is one of Kerry's many "bests".

I *loved* the gracious way he handled the Obama question. What a contrast to what I would expect from others - not only did he say the right words, he came across as totally sincere. (To be honest, he probably isn't worried. If Obama does take the country by storm, I think Kerry is public servant and selfless hero enough to do nothing but help him. But more likely Obama's inexperience will make him ultimatley a non-contender for pres, and a potentially excellent veep choice.)

[MBS]

22. JK is class all the way

I also loved the way he handled the Obama question. And all the focused, authoritative, not-putting-up-with-any-MSM/beltway-nonsense feistiness that preceded those last remarks. Every single word: beautiful. The way he spoke those words: more than beautiful. Just fantastic. Absolutely not to be missed: thanks to the John Kerry group posting the notice about this interview, I DIDN'T miss it.

[whometense]

21. The minute I realized

Kerry would be on LIVE, after having watched Shrubby's performance from the green room, I knew he'd be on FIRE. And he did not disappoint.

:loveya: :loveya: He kicked ass. I loved his answer to the question about Obama, and he was thoroughly prepared for the fundraising question. Just excellent!!!

On edit: I love the way they had the real president following the creep-in-chief.

[MH1]

23. Following the idiot...

Really made Kerry look so damn good by comparison, didn't it?

I wonder if any ex-Bush supporters watched this and felt that difference like a hard kick to the stomach. They should have.

[partisan]

24. Anyone know who he was speaking of?

He didn't mention a name, but it sounded like a he was taking a shot at someone when he said: "I'm not raising money for myself out of cycle, like others."

[karynnj]

45. Maybe Bayh, Feingold or other Senators not up in 2006

Hillary is raising money in cycle for her tough Senate challange - so TECHNICALLY, it's not her.

[_dynamicdems]

46. And didn't JK appear at a fundraiser FOR Hillary last year for her Senate

campaign?

[karynnj]

48. He and Teresa hosted at least one

[rox63]

49. As if Hillary needs any more campaign $$

:nopity: Cry me a river, Hil.

[blm]

54. Couldn't be Feingold - he's helping raise money for candidates.

I am not aware that he's been doing any personal fundraising, but I could be wrong.

[MBS]

25. video is available on Stephanopoulos website

In case you missed the live broadcast, it's available as video here: http://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/
Theres a video link under title of Kerry interview, for 10.22.06

It was even better the second time than the first!

[globalvillage]

28. Thanks.

Is this posted in GD? It really was a great interview.

[ProSense]

26. Just watched!

Senator Kerry was awesome! The Bush part was a smack down of every Republican spin from Baker to McCain!

To the admin at Hey John, you coward, thanks for showing the Senator is leaps and bounds ahead of every other Democrat in campaigning and fundraising for Democratic candidates!

[Island Blue]

27. That was fantastic!

I agree with all above, I think it was one of the best interviews he has given lately, and that's saying something because he's been giving a lot of great ones. He was in total control throughout. Bravo!

Now over to KAP to make a donation in appreciation.

[ProSense]

29. Good idea! Done! n/t

[globalvillage]

31. Thanks for posting this in GD/P

People must see this interview, it was excellent.

[ProSense]

34. Agree!

It's a must see. I hope the video will be posted on JK's website!

[sandnsea]

30. That was terrific

He did a great job. I really liked when he said if the Iraqi politicians refuse to compromise, there isn't anything our military can do about it. Exactly. I also like that he didn't use any kitchy slogans, this is serious business and he made that clear. Great interview.

[kerrygoddess]

35. Video (QT) and trascript here

A You Tube link is on the way too - http://blog.thedemocraticdaily.com/?p=4530

[cadmium]

36. Outstanding job

He was appropriately steamed up here

STEPHANOPOULOS: Some are suggesting that the White House actually is thinking about a radical change in strategy, but they’re going to wait until after the elections.

KERRY: Well, there you go. That’s a really beautiful thing. While young Americans are on the line and their lives…

[MBS]

37. yes, that was my favorite line, too! n/t

[JI7]

44. too bad the media isn't as outraged

they should be challenging the administration on this . glad Kerry called it out as it is.

[StoryTeller]

38. Really good interview!

He did a tremendous job! Very impressive. :)

I like it that you can tell he's angry about Iraq because of the immorality of it, and not just because it's against some political agenda. I don't think enough politicians know how to show genuine emotions, so they always come across as fake. Kerry doesn't come across as fake. His anger is real, and it's on behalf of the lives of American soldiers, and that is a really incredible thing to see.

And I liked how he handled the questions about 08 and Obama. Very classy. He comes across as a very mature person who doesn't "need" to run for president in order to be emotionally fulfilled or because he has a lust for power. He comes across as someone who just wants to see good done for the people of this country. And for people around the world.

Of course, all that does is make me hope even harder that he DOES run, because I think that would be VERY good for the country and for the rest of the world. :)

[europegirl4jfk]

39. I caught the end of it on TV this morning

and watched the whole thing online right now at Logan Airport. That's how a leader should sound (I skipped the Bush part LOL).

Friends, we are leaving your beautiful country in an hour. This was an amazing vacation and it was great meeting some of the Kerrycrats. A special thanks to TayTay again! :loveya:

[politicasista]

40. But, but, but..

He should have talked like this two years ago. :sarcasm:


BTW: Nice interview. :patriot:

[globalvillage]

41. This is a weird take on Snuffy's show.

http://www.bayoubuzz.com/articles.aspx?aid=8623

He must have had on the wrong channel.

[TayTay]

42. I didn't think so, I think he's just acknowledging the obvious

Did any see the clip of Sen. Carl Levin from his Faux interview today? I caught a tiny bit of it on NBC. (I never watch Faux. It gives me the dry heaves.) Anyway, Sen. Levin is now looking for a date certain for withdrawal. That is not what the good Senator from Michigan was arguing in June of 2006.

Senators Hagel, Snowe, Warner, Hutchison, Sununu and even, yuck, Allen are now getting away from the Bush stance and calling for a reconsideration of the Bush policy. James Baker has all but said that he has two options that he is considering for after the midterms, one is partitioning Iraq and the other is a date certain withdrawal.

Ahm, never ever forget this. Sen. Kerry and the 12 people who voted with him for the withdrawal plan in June were right. Everyone is catching up with them on this now, some 4 months later. Iraq is in civil war, the US has to draw up plans to get out and everyone but Bush and the hard-core neocons are moving toward this resolution.

Kerry was right. The moral path that he laid out in April in Boston and that he got to a vote on the Senate floor in June was right. Kerry, not Bush, is the one being vindicated on this.

[cadmium]

43. That's why they call it spin

and that's why they call them hack reporters

[_dynamicdems]

47. I'd fallen asleep on the couch the night before and was awakened...

by the sound of Kerry's voice on the TV, so I never heard Shrub. The dreams (nightmares) I must have been having! Just imagine being asleep and having your unconscious mind digesting a Shrub rant? Oh the horror! (There is probably psychological damage. :7)

Then Kerry came on and I woke up from the nightmare. This seems to me like a metaphor: JK save us from the evil monkey!

He was great and I think Snuffy was more respectful than expected. The part about Kerry giving Obama his big chance was a nice touch. Quite a few people don't realize that.

[ginnyinWI]

51. oh, * is an empty shell...

That's why nothing is working for them this election. They can say all they want, but people got off that bus shortly after Katrina. Now nothing they say has credibility. The realities of Katrina, plus Iraq, plus all the other stuff has effectively neutrallized any of the promises they make. The GOP Senatorial candidates are pushing the same stuff and it's not working anymore. And they don't have anything else.

* is firmly planted in the land of gumdrops and lollipops. He actually pretends that what he says is true, is true. But few are buying it anymore.

[cadmium]

53. I emailed "Crooks and Liars"

They put up the Bush-Stephanopolous interview but not Kerry. It would be a great juxtaposition -- not to mention the fact that JK gave an excellent interview.

To view and comment on the Bush video:

http://www.crooksandliars.com/2006/10/22/bush-well-listen-weve-never-been-stay-the-course-george/

To email John Amato re: the Kerry interview:

[e-mail]

Maybe they will put it up if they hear from enough people.