Curmudgeonly & Skeptical: The Big Yawn

June 03, 2004

The Big Yawn

John Kerry in Florida
DEAF DONKEY EARS
Perhaps even Sen. John Kerry is beginning to sense the total lack of enthusiasm for his candidacy. Kerry seemed alarmed by the complete absence of applause, or other audience interaction, he was receiving from a small crowd in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday.

Kerry was there to accept the endorsement of a national union of emergency first responders, and to hold a "conversation" with local residents about his plans for protecting the nation from bio-terror attacks.

On several occasions, Kerry paused, seemingly expecting applause for his lines. For example, at one point he said, "I will do what I think is best for the country," then waited for applause that only developed after one of his advance staffers began leading a weak round of applause.

His lukewarm reception was so bad that Kerry lost his cool, telling his audience, "I know you don't want to be here anymore."

"That line actually generated more real cheers," says a bemused Florida Democratic Party official. "If this is the kind of response our campaign is getting elsewhere, we're dead. This was awful. He was awful."

Among the criticisms: beyond arranging for an audience, organizers did little if any preparation to warm the crowd up, to have it ready to cheer on a presidential candidate. "You have to give them something before the main attraction shows up," says the state party official. "These guys did not serve Kerry well. He walked into a dead room, and his own act didn't help." - Zombie Democrats

Rodger Schultz June 3, 2004 08:53 AM |

Comments: The Big Yawn

Could Botox Johnny be out of touch with the common man so much that his handlers have to 'Work Up' the crowd to get them excited?

This is why the fuckwit tries to front the common man image. This is why he like his picture on a motorcycle. Did anyone see that? He got off and put the KICK STAND down with his HAND!!! I couldnt fekking believe it! This panty waste gets off a Harley, bends over and puts the kick stand down with his HAND!

It's a fucking KICK STAND johnny!!

Posted by Metronil at June 3, 2004 09:27 AM

Metronil:

If Kerry put his kickstand down with his hand does that mean that he never rides a motorcycle. Was his motorcycle image an act too?

Posted by Jake at June 3, 2004 10:20 AM

Roger, Which is your good news for the day on the war front? Is it “The Big Yawn” or “Iraqi self defense”?

"I know you don't want to be here anymore."

I would feel sorry for the guy if I didn’t think his loss is vital to the War on Terror.

Posted by Jake at June 3, 2004 10:21 AM

Good point - it appears I have two good news stories today.

Posted by Rodger Schultz at June 3, 2004 10:24 AM

So Jayef Kerry needs a warm-up act, eh...
Put Al Gore on first.
It'll make Jayef look good.

Can't wait to see who he picks for a running mate.

Posted by DougM at June 3, 2004 10:32 AM

Ja, und iff he would come to my area, pliss, Ah could giff him a verrrrrry warrrrrm reception,Ja?

Posted by Brother Sean at June 3, 2004 10:41 AM

This "event" happened right across the street from my office. The non-attendance was staggering. Even most of the first-responders (Police & Fire Rescue) were standing around outside. Its hard to tell from the angle of the photo, but check out the number of empty seats:
http://www.usforacle.com/vnews/display.v?TARGET=showImage&article_id=40bf19438c354&image_num=1</a

Posted by Dan at June 3, 2004 11:24 AM

Hey, dumbasses, it was INVITATION ONLY. I know, because I tried to go. (I live in Tampa).

It was a crowd of about 300, I believe, and was not open to the general public. There were no tickets made available to "just anyone." GW Bush does the same thing all the time.

You people will swallow anything.

Posted by Confab at June 3, 2004 06:40 PM

Wow, even worse Confab, when hand-picked hugger-muggers think their guy is a bozo.

Posted by Rodger Schultz at June 3, 2004 07:14 PM

I've never been to Tampa, but, based on this, I like the place already.

Posted by Jim - Parkway Rest Stop at June 3, 2004 11:06 PM

Let's see if I got this right, given confab's info.

1. John F'n Kerry, presumed Democratic candidate for President of the US (and highly decorated hero of Viet Nam and leader of men), has his staff handpick 300 people to attend a meeting with him. Invitation only.

2. The handpicked crowd needed "warmed up."

3. Given the picture, it's quite possible not all the 300 showed up.

4. When self-admitted committer of war crimes gives speech, applause lines get little or no applause (unless led by paid staff).

5. Conscience of the Viet Nam War proceeds to insult handpicked crowd.

6. Harley-ridin' John expects to win election.

Yep. Got it.

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