I found a cool site--John F. Kennedy v.s. Richard Nixon

[ginnyinWI]

This site has the audio and transcript from their first presidential debate. It's interesting to see how JFK's policies compare with Democrats today--really not that different, IMO. He also uses the phrase, "We can do better", that Dems have been using lately. He makes great use of facts and speaks with confidence--never misses a beat.

Nixon is vintage--you can hear the defensiveness and latent hostility. He reminds me very much of John O'Neill. He makes glaring debate mistakes, like repeating his opponent's accusation before declaring that it isn't true. And he says, "I think" before making a statement, weakening it.

An interesting thing to listen to on a cold and snowy Saturday (ok I should be out shopping--but will get to it later!).

http://www.jfklibrary.net/60-1st.htm

Oh, and I love JFK's New England accent--Teddy and JK's have moderated after so many years in Washington, but JFK's is classic. :)

[PresidentObama]

1. Interesting Find

I was just reading a book about JFK, so this will be a pleasant surprise.

Thanks!

[ProSense]

2. I love this site---the JFK library. Thanks for the link to this audio!

I'll have to take a listen.

I have rammaged through this on occasion to find kerry stuff.

Here's what drove me to search the site originally (It took some time for the transcript to be posted):

http://www.jfklibrary.org/forum_kerry_distinguished_american.html

[ProSense]

3. I listened

A lot of the same battles on the social agenda. Kennedy contrasting the Democrats' desire for action to the Republicans lip service.