July 25, 2004
Rethinking Kerry
Mark Schmitt thought he had a handle on Kerry, but due in part to Oliphant's article about him, Schmitt now sees the possibility for greatness in him. If Kerry wins, I hope he's right. It's long past time for our politicians to remember how to compromise. The harshly partisan tactics of the GOP under Bush have exacerbated the problem so much that it seems impossible.
Can anyone suggest how I might get a copy of Bill Clinton's speech at the convention last night? Also, I'm trying to get a copy of Jesse Jackson's speech in 1988 and Ted Kennedy's in 1980. Does one need to be with the press to have access to these things? Please help. --Tom Huhn tomhuhn@cox.net
Simple, as far as Clinton's speech: go to the transcripts section of the Democratic convention web site, http://www.dems2004.org/. There's stuff from prior Democratic conventions on the site too, it might have what you're looking for.