The words the speakers used

[zakur]

Here is a nice graphical representation of how words were used at the conventions:

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/09/02/politics/campaign/nat_02WORDS.gif

 

[Rob Lister]

I admit it was very interesting but what inference can be taken from it? Some of it was surprising (in an unsurprising sort of way) but is there a conclusion to be drawn from it?

 

[zakur]

I admit it was very interesting but what inference can be taken from it? Some of it was surprising (in an unsurprising sort of way) but is there a conclusion to be drawn from it?

No, not necessarily. As the accompanying text points out, it just suggest the different themes the parties have highlighted during their conventions.

I also found it funny that the graph included "Girlie men."

 

[varwoche]

I also found it funny that the graph included "Girlie men."

Clearly someone snuck their sense of humour into the analysis!

 

[UserGoogol]

I think it's interesting that nobody but Kerry said "George W. Bush" although obviously many of them spoke of him.

 

[Rob Lister]

No, not necessarily. As the accompanying text points out, it just suggest the different themes the parties have highlighted during their conventions.

I also found it funny that the graph included "Girlie men."

Yea. That should have just been lumped with Kerry.