Has anyone contacted the Kerry office today about his speech timing?

[LittleClarkie]

I figured the Massholes might have. Anyone? Bueller?

[saracat]

1. Too late here on the West coast. I got busy and missed the time.

I will call tommorrow!

[Mass]

2. I do not know, but I learn something that may explain why Kerry did not

speak yet.

Tomorrow morning, the Foreign Relation Committee has breakfast with Blair, and I would imagine that some of them may raise the question.

Obviously, this means he may be beaten by Feingold or Boxer who are also in the Committee, but he probably wants more information.

[Dr Ron]

3. Nothing specific

I haven't contacted them directly but I've heard from a few others who say they have. Answers have all been vague about upcoming plans. Most likely the media buzz around this has forced a more careful strategy.

[kerrygoddess]

4. Evidently their focus today

Is on the form 180 stories. I was contacted by a member of JK's staff regarding that story early this morning.

With Blair in town and the subject of the DSM coming up, I would guess JK is waiting to hear all that Bush and Blair have to say.

[karynnj]

5. Makes sense

It would be foolish to make a speech today when he knows he's meeting with Blair tomorrow. Both because it could create an awkward situation, which is not needed and he could politely "grill" Blair.
There is no real urgency, other than the manic LW - we already went to war.

Are they concerned about the 18o stories?

[TayTay]

6. There is another committee hearing tomorrow

Manufacturing Competitiveness in a High-Tech Era
Technology, Innovation, and Competitiveness Hearing
Wednesday, June 8 2005 - 9:30 AM - SR-253


Webcast: Click here to view a live webcast of this hearing.
Description: On Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. in room 253 of the Russell Building, the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Technology, Innovation, and Competitiveness will hold a hearing on Manufacturing Competitiveness in a High-Tech Era. The hearing will address the current challenges that confront American manufacturers, examine how manufacturers have responded to these challenges, discuss how recent technological innovations have impacted the manufacturing industry, and explore what government should do to help American manufacturers remain competitive in today’s global economy. Witnesses will be announced when available.

Panel 1:

Mr. Albert Frink
Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services, Department of Commerce

Panel 2:

Dr. G. Wayne Clough
President, Georgia Institute of Technology

Mr. Sebastian Murray
President & CEO, FPI Thermoplastic Technologies

Mr. Thomas R. Howell
Partner, Dewey Ballantine, LLP

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Senator Kerry is listed as Ranking Dem Member of this committee. Think he'll show for it?