John Kerry on Meet The Press: Why You Should Vote for Obama

[Hissyspit]

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NBC Meet The Press - Nov. 2, 2008.

[Idealism]

1. Not bad but

I think Powell laid it out better. Keep at it Kerry

[ProSense]

3. Actually, Kerry

laid it out best, but this wasn't an endorsement. Meet the Press was terrific appearance for a specific purpose.

[wisteria]

7. Exactly. n/t

[karynnj]

5. Powell was explaining his endorsement

If you want a comparable Kerry moment, read or listen to his endorsement - way back in January when he made the case for Obama as a transformational candidate - Kerry was the first to use that language which others have picked up.

In case you didn't notice Brokaw was just this side of rude to Kerry, while deferential to Powell. Kerry was able though to make an excellent case for Obama as President - mainly by focusing on their reactions to the financial crisis. The point he got out, in addition to Obama being calm and McCain erratic - which is now common knowledge - is that Obama put out 4 principles and all were incorporated into the bill. (ie - Obam can lead and Congress will follow - that bailout got 75 Senate votes.)

If you remember back to that time, McCain came out with his new plan (forgetting the one a week earlier) that was essentially what Obama already said. He then claimed it.

Here Kerry was not challenged in his description of one candidate calmly, Presidentially working seriously on dealing with a crisis and the other being erratic.

That and the snarky comment that McCain got Cheney's endorsement and he earned by voting 90% with Bush/Cheney were great.

[wisteria]

6. Powell's was and endorsement, it would naturally come across differently.

Senator Kerry was defending Senator Obama from misconceptions and building the case to elect him.
Powell was explaining why he made the decision he did to support Obama.

Apples and oranges here.

[politicasista]

12. Bingo n/t

[ksimons]

2. admittedly I am not a fan of kerry k&r

Having said that, this was his best appearance and substantive projection of views he has made to date in my mind. Either the better nature of the party is getting in or he simply had a good day, but I hope for the former. Great points, non-judgemental attitude and strong but effective arguments - across the board.

[karynnj]

10. Many of the non-judgmental comments echo things

Kerry has always said. The comment on wanting legislation that 80 Senators would vote for, not 51 is something he has spoken of in places where he could speak seriously about what he thinks is needed. His speech to students at conservative Pepperdine University in 2006 used almost the same words. In 2004, that was part of the case he made for the need for a very high road campaign. It was part of the comments when he endorsed Obama.

As to great points, this has been said at least monthly since January when he endorsed Obama. His convention 2008 speech was called by the NYT the best non acceptance speech in 2 decades - they specifically praised parts that Kerry has actually used in many speeches since early 2006.

I have no idea what you mean by "the better nature of the party getting in". Kerry has been one of the people preaching this for years - many in the party could learn from him.

[politicasista]

13. Don't understand that quote either

:shrug:

[wisteria]

4. That was great. He articulates well why this country needs and should elect Senator Obama. n/t

[bjobotts]

16. Yes, that part he did well...why we need Obama, but he keeps trying to equate with "experience"...

[bjobotts]

17. ...When he should say "judgment trumps experience"-just look at McSame

[bjobotts]

18. Being wrong for 39 yrs is not experience...it's a reputation

[bjobotts]

19. "I know how to win wars". What wars has he ever won.Famous for being captured

[bjobotts]

20. "I know how to fix the economy". He doesn't even understand it

[bjobotts]

21. Only thing 'maverick' about him is all the claims he makes but can't back up

[bjobotts]

22. Obama taught constitutional law...Palin's never even read it.

[Barbara2423]

8. When Brokaw started to speak I could not listen anymore

[quiet.american]

9. Kerry is fantastic here. Excellent! nt

[Vektor]

11. Extremely well said, Senator.

Beautifully laid out points, with well reasoned arguments and specific examples to back them up.

Nice work. :-)

[bjobotts]

15. consider another point of view to Kerry's suggestions posted below

[Vektor]

25. Considered, thanks.

But I heartily disagree.

[bjobotts]

14. I'vee heard enough and Bob Kerry is NOT correct and polls prove that.

When the American public says they are tired of the partisanship they are specifically talking about republicans and their now infamous senate obstructionism.

These are DINOs and they don't speak for the majority of democrats but mostly for Blue Dog dems. Obama needs to have dem majorities in order not to have his goals impeded by the obstructionist republicans and their democratic supporters who have wrecked America.

This Kerry is trying this "cross the isle crap" to ensure an Obama presidency but conditions have set themselves up just like the conditions preceeding FDR and the last thing we need right now are these"economic royalists" who have avoided paying taxes under Bush blocking the necessary reforms to restore our democracy. We are not electing dem majorities so they can cater to republicans. We are electing dem majorities to make sure they EXCLUDE these republican obstructionists and their failed policies which nearly destroyed our economy and caused us to lose our standing in foreign affairs.

I dislike Kerry at times because he's always so quick to kiss ass rather than stand up against the very people who brought on our current disaster. We get nowhere listening to these republicans who would just as quickly throw all dems out of office if given the chance. It's not the truth being divided equally between 2 parties, it's one party with the truth who is bailing the other party out of the mess they created for all of us. Kerry needs someone to sit him down and explain why we are giving the dems these majorities before he goes giving away this advantage so easily so as not to offend anyone. It is time for dems to stand up and make the necessary sweeping changes to get our nation going in the right direction again and restore our democracy and it's constitution. We don't want a "commander-in-chief" which is only necessary in times of war, going around commanding civilians like soldiers...we want a "president" who is working for the benefit of the people he represents and the constitution we live by. It is time for a democratic partisanship to accomplish a progressive agenda the majority of voters are demanding...Universal health care ins(not for profit and single payer hopefully); Peace in the middle east and a world unified against terrorism; energy independence with predominately energy alternatives to oil; a unified determined effort to deal with global warming; and a re-institution of our 4th amendment rights; the return of Habeas corpus, the end of torture and stopping the privatization of our government; education reform with free higher education for those seeking it, jobs, the return of the fairness doctrine, fair taxation and the end of tax breaks for the wealthy etc...it's a huge list...the return of our DoJ and our EPA.

Republicans will try to block every inch of these sweeping changes and that is why we are electing democratic majorities Kerry...not so you can prove how willing you are to compromise against our best interest. So STFU

[ProSense]

24. OMG, chill out .

Obama is running on trying to build a coalition.

This is an Obama campaign closing argument. Kerry was tapped by the campaign to deliver a specific message.

Also, no one has stood up to Republicans and fought against corruption more than Kerry.

There is no such person as Bob Kerry. It's Kerrey.

[politicasista]

32. Why are people so afraid of

Kerry being out there for Obama? This was Obama's call, whether we like it or not. :shrug:

[RBInMaine]

28. Trying to build consensus is right, BUT some of Bob Kerrey's policy views are off.

[Hulk]

23. I never thought I'd say it, but I miss Tim Russert...

tom brokaw is a shill and a sack of shit. Can't stand his voice, his pouncing points or his clear antogonistic jabbing at the guests he has on.

Hurry up and replace the dog.

[Enthusiast]

26. Eloquent, as usual.

Make no mistake, he was legitimately elected as president of The United States. I ask you all to show respect for the office, and the man.

[crazylpn]

27. Kerry's so cool!!!!!

Way to go, John Kerry! :bounce: :kick: :applause:

[BlueMTexpat]

29. I just wish that Kerry had been as good a Pres candidate

in 2004 as he has been a spokesman for Obama in 2008. Of course, I am one who believes that the 2004 election was also stolen.

I also agree with Hulk upthread. Brokaw really sucks on MTP. He also was terrible at "moderating" the second debate.

[Enthusiast]

30. About Brokaw.

He will never again be seen as non-partisan after his performance during this election. That is, if one viewed him as such to start with.

[kwolf68]

34. Brokaw is a hack

But I was OK with the tough questions...I never get mad at tough questions, it's what kind of questions will he throw at McCain?

[politicasista]

31. I wish we had good surrogates that supported him when he was a candidate

like he is helping with Obama.

There were few (minus the cool man in you avitar, that played the role for Kerry in 04). Big difference is that the mood of the country is different, they are now ready to listen to a voice of reason in Obama and the media is showing coverage of O's rallies and Democrats are standing with Obama, not like they were against Kerry.

[politicasista]

33. Interesting, Kerry comes out and makes a case for Obama, but people here berate him for it

Go figure. :(