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09-02-2004, 12:49 PM
Here's one I was just sent:
THIS (http://www.majorityreportradio.com/weblog/archives/Bush%20-%20Tribal%20Sovereignty.mp3) speaks for itself :D Anyone have links to other comments proving similar tight spots ANY candidates get themselves into when they don't have a script in front of them? This is our chance to REALLY hear what they're made of- what they think and what they know...or don't :)
I hope this won't become another Dem vs Rep bashing thread, just a way for us to share what we hear/read/see out on the real trail, away from the bright lights and teleprompters! I REALLY hate those stump speeches.
Here is the article the audio link came from. I believe that the name BUSH can be replaced with anyone's name in this article. Every candidate has experts and talking points. Forums, for all candidates "leave little to chance". So, post any similar articles or links for any candidate or public official we should know about. To start, these are public comments, made by our president, in August. OY. I was embarrased for him, hearing it.
August 10, 2004
The Scripting of the President
"When President Bush picks up a microphone, bounds onto a stage and engages his cheering audience in a rambling discussion of topics from Iraq to the economy, it comes off as relaxed, informal and largely spontaneous," USA Today reports. "But these 'Ask President Bush' campaign forums... leave little to chance."
"Depending on the message Bush wants to put across," the local campaign office "lines up some carefully chosen locals to take the stage with him and explain how Bush's policies are helping them afford college, buy a home, save money on health insurance or expand a business. They are given 'talking points' ahead of time."
One reason these events are so carefully scripted can be explained when listening to President Bush's response last week to a question not on the official talking points. politicalwire.com/archives/2004/08/10/the_scripting_of_the_president.html
THIS (http://www.majorityreportradio.com/weblog/archives/Bush%20-%20Tribal%20Sovereignty.mp3) speaks for itself :D Anyone have links to other comments proving similar tight spots ANY candidates get themselves into when they don't have a script in front of them? This is our chance to REALLY hear what they're made of- what they think and what they know...or don't :)
I hope this won't become another Dem vs Rep bashing thread, just a way for us to share what we hear/read/see out on the real trail, away from the bright lights and teleprompters! I REALLY hate those stump speeches.
Here is the article the audio link came from. I believe that the name BUSH can be replaced with anyone's name in this article. Every candidate has experts and talking points. Forums, for all candidates "leave little to chance". So, post any similar articles or links for any candidate or public official we should know about. To start, these are public comments, made by our president, in August. OY. I was embarrased for him, hearing it.
August 10, 2004
The Scripting of the President
"When President Bush picks up a microphone, bounds onto a stage and engages his cheering audience in a rambling discussion of topics from Iraq to the economy, it comes off as relaxed, informal and largely spontaneous," USA Today reports. "But these 'Ask President Bush' campaign forums... leave little to chance."
"Depending on the message Bush wants to put across," the local campaign office "lines up some carefully chosen locals to take the stage with him and explain how Bush's policies are helping them afford college, buy a home, save money on health insurance or expand a business. They are given 'talking points' ahead of time."
One reason these events are so carefully scripted can be explained when listening to President Bush's response last week to a question not on the official talking points. politicalwire.com/archives/2004/08/10/the_scripting_of_the_president.html