I just saw Kerry speak - My impressions

[WFF]

I just got back from a rally in Green Bay WI with John Kerry. There were about two thousand people there, the arena was packed and rocking. My first impression of Kerry is that he is much warmer in person than the way he comes across on TV. He has a very warm and friendly smile, it makes him appear to be very compassionate. I'd like to see him smile more because he really looks like he cares about people when he does. He was really connecting with the audience. Kerry spoke totally off the cuff, no teleprompters for this boy. It's nice to see someone who can speak in complete sentences.

He came onto the stage with 5 of his Viet Nam colleagues. I recognized the faces from his TV ads. One of them spoke briefly about what kind of leadership and courage Kerry had in Viet Nam. Kerry spoke a good deal about veterans and taking care of them when they return ("I support our troops not only while they are fighting overseas, but also when they return home again.")

There was a tremendous amount of electricity in the air. People were very excited to see him and it looks like he could get a lot of support from this area. There was a small protest rally outside the convention hall led by Congressman Mark Green, but only a couple of dozen people showed up for that. Ha!

[Democat]

1. Thanks for the report!

What was the demographics of the crowd? College kids, older people, a mix?

[WFF]

4. Wide variety

There was quite a mix of people there. I was sitting next to some college aged (at most) kids, there were a lot of white haired people and a number of veterans. I didn't see too many people who looked like millionaires though.

[JI7]

2. sounds great

he is a great campaigner and gets along well with people.

[LittleApple81]

3. Out of curiosity, were the protesters corraled in a "freedom zone"(corral)

n/t

[joanne]

5. Great to hear this!

He is going to be an awesome President!

And the first elected one since Clinton. :headbang: