As I watched a monumental night for the Democratic Party that included former president Bill Clinton, former minority leader Tom Daschle, Mellissa Etheridge, many military supporters of Obama, and vice president candidate Joe Biden, I was struck by the moving and energizing speech by former presidential candidate John Kerry.
Kerry came out and sent waves through the crowd as he not only fully endorsed Barrack Obama, but also criticized John McCain and the Republican Party. Kerry seemed relaxed and charismatic on stage. This was a stark contrast to the aura he presented when he was the democratic candidate in 2004 opposing George W. Bush. Kerry found the same confidence and relaxed feeling the Al Gore found after he had lost the election in 2000. It seems funny how these two candidates were seen as stuffy and stiff during their campaigns, but managed to come out of their shells to energize their own speaking to endorse great issues and candidates.
I see that they both would have benefitted from using this more relaxed speaking approach for their campaigns, but Barrack Obama does not share their problem in his campaign. He shows confidence and great energy as he speaks and that is what has energized the Democratic Party, moderates, and the youth, which is the future of this country, to support him and turnout in record numbers.
Therefore, John Kerry, keep it up. The party can use you if you can manage to keep energy moving and realize that the future lies with Barrack Obama and the youth of the country.
TM
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According to this Boston magazine story, this is the first speech Kerry has cared about in ages.
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/articles/how_to_make_a_senator_sweat/
I love this passage,"Kerry on a bad day is something to behold. The senator can, famously, radiate a sort of anti-charisma that doesn't repel so much as baffle. When he showed up in Lowell, the crowd instinctively pushed toward him, propelled by the electric charge people feel when they see someone famous. But then came the inevitable disappointment. Kerry was uncomfortable, not entirely engaged. His back-slapping was unconvincing. To denote exuberance, he clapped his hands—but just once. It looked as if he was trying to kill a fly."
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