Cleland energizes Democrats

[Khephra]

Cleland energizes Democrats
Former senator praises Kerry, knocks Bush's record

Friday, September 3, 2004

BY DAVE GERSHMAN

News Staff Reporter

Max Cleland entered the union hall in Ann Arbor Thursday night more like a rock star than a former senator from Georgia.

A crowd that filled every seat and stood shoulder-to-shoulder cheered his arrival and then listened intently as he spoke. Afterward, he was surrounded by well-wishers seeking his photograph.

Cleland, it appears, has earned every bit of his celebrity among Democrats. He didn't disappoint the faithful Thursday night.

At the same time Republicans celebrated President George Bush at their convention in New York and continued to attack Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry, Cleland was lifting the spirits of local Democratic activists, who are expected to take the campaign to the streets in earnest. In a 20-minute speech, Cleland burnished Kerry's claim to the presidency while knocking Bush's record - often to laughs from the audience.

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[sangh0]

1. Not "like a rock star"

Cleland is BETTER than a rock star. He's a genuine hero.

Go Max, go!

[WI_DEM]

2. He's been one of the best of Kerry's surrogates

I think they should feature him in a tv ad speaking directly to the camera about Kerry and why he is better than Bush on military/veteran issues.

[blue neen]

3. That's a great story. Max really is so inspirational.

Everything about the man speaks dignity and integrity.

[Dr Fate]

4. Cleland is an unforgettable individual- never pass up seeing him...

...If you get an opportunity to see him speak, dont miss it!!!

[nagbacalan]

5. Quite unlike the dilettantish fools who advised no response as Kerry's core

character was assaulted with venomous falsehoods. Let's see and hear more from Max.

[Booster]

6. Max should be used by Kerry to the Max.

If people don't believe Max knows a hero and a deserter when he sees them, then they are just lost.

[DemoTex]

7. Max will have to do double duty.

Memo to Max:

Sorry Max. Got to have you. The "Big Dawg" is sick. You need to cover. Sorry. Double duty 'till Bill is back. We love you. Hang in there brother. We are counting on you.

Mac
RVN 70-71

[joanne]

8. Max is a wonderful guy

:loveya:

[Maat]

9. Go, Max, go!

n/t

[flaminbats]

10. strange that Republicans call themselves lucky for having Zell speak..

if Zell had been a Vietnam veteren, Republicans wouldn't of hestitated to destroy him by twisting his war record. But Zell always looks out fur number one.

Zell semper fidelis sibi est


Thank god we have Cleland and they're stuck with Miller! :kick:

[roguevalley]

11. he was here for Tony Knowles and I got my picture taken with him. SIGH!

One of my heroes in the flesh. He's such a nice man. His hand is so soft. Very, very upbeat man.

[Judi Lynn]

12. Has anyone seen this photo of Max Cleland I just found in google?

Look at that good-hearted, honest, totally open face.



Is there any plan to get him back his job in the Senate? I would think Republicans should hang their nasty, ugly heads in shame for what they did to dishonor this fine man. They won't of course. It's not within their ability range. They are filth.

Max Cleland was exactly as fine as you'd expect him to be when he delivered the message to Texas. That act was far more difficult for him than it would be for someone who had not been shot to smithereens. He's generous of spirit, big hearted, and strong.

I would dispise ANYONE who would dare show up here trying to mock him as a perverted pleasure meant to hack off sincere DU'ers. They only point themselves out as @$$####$.