Quote by Todd Gitlin

My position is not that John Kerry is either Jesus Christ or the prophet Mohammad. My position is that John Kerry is the possibility of restarting politics.

My position is not that John Kerry is either Jesus Christ or

Summary

In this quote, the speaker clarifies their stance on John Kerry by stating that they do not see him as a divine figure like Jesus Christ or the prophet Mohammad. Instead, they view Kerry as a potential catalyst for reintroducing fresh and transformative politics. They believe that Kerry represents an opportunity to bring about change and breathe new life into the realm of politics, suggesting that his candidacy offers hope and the chance for a different approach in political decision-making and governance.

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By Todd Gitlin

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