If you haven't run into Sen. Kerry on the street lately, just wait. I'm not sure he's going to make it to every street corner in Massachusetts, but he's giving it a pretty good attempt. The Kerry on Your Corner tour has stopped in Lawrence, Lowell, North Adams, New Bedford, Fall River, Framingham, Quincy, and Beverly, and continues Monday to Worcester, Leominster and Dorchester.
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Wow. It's a campaign AND a geography lesson. The trick now is to learn how to pronounce the towns and cities the Senator is visiting in Mass, which isn't as easy you might think if you're not local. Here's a hint. If you're looking for the Senator in Worcester tomorrow, and you need to stop and ask for directions, it's 'Wista' or 'Wuhsta', depending on who you're talking to. I get that from a trusted source who is teaching me the local dialects.
The stop in Boston looks interesting. It's Monday at 4:45.
Senator John Kerry will visit the Codman Square Health Center in Dorchester on Monday to talk with residents and officials about empowering individuals and communities to take part in their health care decisions and how they can make informed and affordable choices. They’ll examine how the local, state and federal government can work together to promote health and independence.
Here's some video from JohnKerryTV of the Senator's stop in Framingham
Video Credit: JohnKerryTV
And some photos from some of the KOYC stops
Chatting in New Bedford
Hanging out in North Adams
Discussing energy concerns in Quincy
And shopping ... Hey. Isn't he supposed to be on a corner?
So, if you're around Worcester, Leominster or Dorchester tomorrow, or anywhere in Mass in the near future, keep an eye peeled for a tall guy with silvery hair. On a corner, most likely.
Comments (1)
Posted by karennj | August 17, 2008 4:17 PM
That video is incredible and all the proof anyone needs that it is a complete lie that John Kerry does not connect with people.
I'll have to try your suggestions for pronouncing Worcester - my daughter will soon be a senior in college there and she says I still pronounce it wrong.