He Was Different Than I Expected

[whometense]

A friend just pointed out this rather old article - from just after the Democratic Convention. It's in many ways a heartbreaker, so I hesitated before posting it. But it also shows a view of John Kerry that gets way, way too little coverage.

He Was Different Than I Expected

by Robert Gelfand
American Reporter Correspondent
San Pedro, Calif
LOS ANGELES -- The Democratic convention is over now and the John Kerry I saw is nothing like the portrait the media have been trying to sell me. Whether you support him or oppose him, you have to admit that he showed something powerful in his acceptance speech.

Somehow, although the mass media never really explained it, he ripped through the early primaries in spite of strong opposition. His military credentials aren't enough to explain it.

Remember when General Wesley Clark was supposed to be the Democrats' great hope?

Somehow Kerry won big in the early states, assimilated his primary opponents' messages to become the consensus candidate and yes, raised more money than anyone thought it possible for any Democrat to do.

Hindsight as to how the mass media have underestimated the Kerry appeal may be the stuff of future biographies, but for the moment it is only useful if it helps us to understand what may be in store between now and November 2. Why did they portray Kerry as dull when he obviously is not? more...

Definitely read the whole thing. If nothing else, it will renew your pride in the man we all love and support.

[ginnyinWI]

1. that speech was his best ever

It makes me cry to watch it now--it just blows me away emotionally.

Thanks for the article--I've printed it out to read later. :)

[elshiva]

2. It was a good speech and a fun speech.

"I was born in the West Wing!" Very corny, but great.

[ginnyinWI]

3. yeah well that part was really corny!!

I guess I meant the end, where he got all idealistic. :)

[elshiva]

4. Hooray for idealism!