John Kerry

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7. I also was volunteer for JK in Iowa caucus in 2003/2004

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 10:39 AM

Jan 2012

. . though my campaigning was all by telephone, I did a LOT of it, and talked to a LOT of Iowa voters. I talked to lots of undecided voters, but never to any who were unenthusiastic or hostile.

and -HEY- JK won that caucus because he EARNED it.
It wasn't just the mechanics of a "good ground game" that did it.
Sen. Kerry himself won over those voters, one by one.

I still remember his victory rally, when JK said, "I LOVE YOU, IOWA!" . He meant it, the crowds roared, and he was on his way.
I didn't see Romney's victory speech, but I can't imagine that there was anywhere near the enthusiasm, joy, and ardency of support that there was that Iowa night in 2004.

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Interesting analysis of the comparison of Romney to Kerry [View all] karynnj Jan 2012 OP

I read that and cringed at the word "surprisingly". Mass Jan 2012 #1

I had the same frustration with "surprisingly" karynnj Jan 2012 #2

John Kerry was the most electable, not merely because of demographic/polling issues, but because MBS Jan 2012 #3

In fact, in my lifetime there has not been a candidate who matches him on commitment and character karynnj Jan 2012 #4

Continual nonsense, I am afraid we will here a lot about. wisteria Jan 2012 #5

As frustrating as it is, we may want to send this to John Stewart, who continues his gratuitous Mass Jan 2012 #6

I know. It makes Jon Stewart look tone deaf, not Kerry. nt beachmom Jan 2012 #9

I also was volunteer for JK in Iowa caucus in 2003/2004 MBS Jan 2012 #7

There is one parallel, though. beachmom Jan 2012 #8

I would imagine that the attack most likely to have been done and answered karynnj Jan 2012 #11

Another difference - The Boston Globe endorsed Kerry. Mass Jan 2012 #10