Teresa Heinz (Kerry), I love you

[JI7]

"Teresa Heinz, I love you
By Rob Rogers, 8/21/2003

Until two months ago, when I asked her to speak at the annual convention of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists' convention in Pittsburgh. Imagine being invited to address 100 cartoonists, pens poised to draw your caricature as you are about to talk. Most sane people do not respond to our speaking invitations with an emphatic "yes."

I made the mistake of mentioning to Teresa that one of the VIPs who declined our invitation to speak was Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. She began her speech to the cartoonists by concocting a Rummy refusal letter.

"Dear Rob," she said. "We know what we know, which is that I would like to be there. But we know what we don't know, which is whether more pressing matters might arise. And we don't know what we don't know, which is whether I might leave you in the lurch. So given what we know and don't know, the answer is no. Sincerely, Rummy. P.S. Have you thought of inviting Teresa Heinz?"

She's self-deprecating and funny. I was liking her even more.

The rest of her speech was amazing (although I'm surprised I remember any of it since I was daydreaming of Teresa and I sipping lattes in a Paris cafe reminiscing about our recent work reducing greenhouse gas emissions).

Will all this have a negative impact on my cartooning? Of course. John Kerry is no longer just another presidential candidate; he is the one standing between me and true happiness."

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2003/08/21/teresa_heinz_i_love_you

[oasis]

1. She'll be a lively first lady.

:thumbsup:

[Jim Sagle]

2. But only if Dean does a quickie divorce/remarriage thing.

;)

[oasis]

3. One doesn't trade an Indiana Jones for a Papa Smurf.

;-)

[JI7]

4. she is fun to watch and hear

i hope she continues to say and do what she wants to.

[oasis]

5. She will be a valuable asset in the general election. Tipper was

a tremendous help to Al G.,image wise.

[blm]

6. Who's gonna stop her?

She smacks down anyone who tries.

heheh. Ask Scaife.

[xequals]

7. I hate to say this, but from a purely strategic standpoint

I think her accent is going to hurt Kerry. As it is, he tends to fit into the stereotype of the wealthy, northeast elitist liberal. Having and "un-American" sounding wife just reinforces the stereotype that liberals aren't in touch with mainstream America, but more partial to the exotic and the foreign.

BTW, I support Kerry (unless Gore jumps back in).

[JI7]

8. his military record

this is why his military record is a big thing. it makes them look stupid if they try to claim he is anti american, especially with their side supporting someone who went awol from a national gaurd unit that wasn't even going to vietnam. also, those who are that bigoted most likely don't vote democratic anyways.

[molly]

9. So what about the accent - I just love her - she embodies

everything a woman should be - smart - independent - outspoken - exotic - compassionate and beautiful. And, she knows how to work a crowd!

and - she don't take no shit! from anyone!

[UTUSN]

10. How 'bout THIS??!!