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August 04, 2004

The Laughs Just Keep On Coming

Posted by Bill

Must you screech in my ears?

The Kerry campaign continues to connect with the common man, this time by pandering to the WRONG sports affiliation:

On Sunday and into Monday, Kerry hit Michigan, where he attempted to use the same Ohio jokes. Clearly, the sports humor has to be taken out of his hands before he really embarrasses himself.

"I just came here from Bowling Green," Kerry told the crowd to subdued applause. "I was smart enough not to pick a choice between the Falcons and the, well, you know, all those other teams out there. I just go for Buckeye football, that's where I'm coming from."

(Emphasis added)

Rosemary has much more commentary on the incident.

I spoke to a friend the other day who is an average independent that voted for Gore in 2000. His comment after Kerry's DNC speech? To paraphrase: the guy is patronizing and "full of it." Dubya may not be a great speaker, but at least you believe that he believes what he's saying.

Now my survey of one person isn't exactly statistically significant, but presumably this poll was:

LATEST SNAPSHOT

% GEORGE W. BUSH 51

% JOHN KERRY 47

July 30 - Aug. 1, 2004
Based on Likely Voters

These silly little character/personality issues can have a fundamental impact on the election. I was instinctively turned off by Clinton's disingenuous mannerisms, but at least he sprinkled the manure scoops with affable charm and astounding public speaking ability. In contrast, Kerry has zero natural charisma. Zero. His painfully scripted political rhetoric seems ... painfully scripted.

Should help make the horserace interesting.

(Poll via Wizbang)

(Pic via ASV via Powerline)

Posted by Bill at August 4, 2004 11:01 AM | TrackBack (7)

Comments

Can't wait for the debates. If anyone has the ability to even more off-putting than Gore in a smarter-than-thou pique, it's Kerry.

Posted by: ccwbass at August 4, 2004 11:11 AM

It seems everytime this guy Kerry tries to be an "ordinary guy", he blows it. There was the Wendy's stop where the food was tossed out and the real meals eaten from the yacht club, this sports gaffe, and the one where he talks about getting a "tray of pizza and bag of extra cheese" from a local pizza shop.

If the Dems were smart, they would hide this guy away until election day.

Posted by: Voice of the Lakes at August 4, 2004 11:37 AM

Coooorrrrrrrnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!! Yeeeeeaaaaaaaarrrrrrggggghhhh!!!!!

Posted by: Rusty Shackleford at August 4, 2004 12:24 PM

*Censored*

Posted by: El Jefe at August 4, 2004 12:54 PM

"These vegetables go great with a tasty sandwich from Sandy's - er, Cindys? Wanda's?"

Posted by: rick at August 4, 2004 01:03 PM

Friends! Frenchmen! Midwestern Farmers!

Lend me your ears!

Posted by: Jimmie at August 4, 2004 01:41 PM

I AM THE GREAT CORNHOLIO! ARE YOU THREATENING ME?

Posted by: mailman at August 4, 2004 02:06 PM

Was it that vulgar?

Posted by: El Jefe at August 4, 2004 02:09 PM

Oh, alright then how about this one:

"Hey everybody! She actually knew what kind of fruit these are!"

Posted by: El Jefe at August 4, 2004 02:11 PM

Greeeeeeeeeen Acres is the place to be!

Posted by: El Jefe at August 4, 2004 02:18 PM

Was it that vulgar?

Brilliant vulgarity is ok. But that joke was also weeeeeeak ...

And it was deleted for the children.

Posted by: Bill from INDC Journal at August 4, 2004 02:20 PM

Well, if it's for the children, OK. I suppose I might have made the baby Jesus cry too.

My sincerest apologies.

Posted by: El Jefe at August 4, 2004 03:07 PM

No need for apologies, just keep the jokes tight ...

Posted by: Bill from INDC Journal at August 4, 2004 03:12 PM

"...and if the Generals who endorsed me at the convention weren't enough to convince you, look at all these Kernels!"

Posted by: Jimmie at August 4, 2004 03:20 PM

When Kerry was in Milwaukee he said he would be in trouble if he didn't make it to two local restaurants . . . a rib joint and a custard stand. It was later confirmed that he didn't visit either restaurant but instead went to an upscale seafood restaurant.

Posted by: RH at August 4, 2004 05:54 PM

Aw you people and your corney jokes...

Posted by: Jane at August 5, 2004 12:08 PM

In England, Kerry and Edwards are considered to be the only "sane" Americans!

Posted by: Mark at August 5, 2004 02:34 PM

How sad for the English.

Posted by: Bill from INDC Journal at August 5, 2004 02:38 PM