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Posted on 09/14/2004 3:57:21 PM PDT by Stellar Dendrite
Kennedy to Hit Campaign Trail for Kerry
23 minutes ago
By LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON - Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (news, bio, voting record), often credited with giving a boost to John Kerry (news - web sites)'s presidential campaign, is launching a seven-week election drive for his Massachusetts colleague that will pair fund raising and travel with a barrage of speeches condemning President Bush (news - web sites)'s policies.
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Kennedy, D-Mass., will make two campaign stops in Pennsylvania on Friday, in addition to appearances around the country nearly every weekend as a surrogate for Kerry. While the Senate remains in session, Kennedy plans almost daily rebukes of Bush's policies, ranging from the war in Iraq (news - web sites) to health care and education.
Kennedy waged a similar war of words against Bush four years ago for Democrat Al Gore (news - web sites). But this time, his work for Kerry will be more active and involve much more travel, Kennedy's aides said.
They would not release a list of places where Kennedy is expected to campaign, but said the liberal Democrat will be in battleground states across all regions of the country.
Kennedy said he is intent on defeating Bush and putting Kerry in the White House, and will lay out the administration's "incompetence" in its domestic and foreign policies in his speeches.
He started Tuesday with a condemnation of Bush's efforts at solving the nation's health care crisis.
"George Bush (news - web sites) has had a lot to say about health care over the last few days, but nowhere has the Bush presidency been more devastating," said Kennedy, who will speak about health care in Harrisburg and Scranton on Friday.
Republicans, meanwhile, have rejoiced in the opportunity to link Kerry with his home state's liberal lion — one of the politicians conservatives love to hate.
During the primary contests this year, Kennedy allowed Kerry to hire two of his key staffers, including Mary Beth Cahill, who is now Kerry's campaign manager. Kennedy later traveled to Iowa and New Hampshire to help energize crowds and rally the liberal base for Kerry.
BTW, has anyone heard that clip Hannity plays from the DNC convention of Ted singing? It's a riot!!
The Swimmer is going to "help" Kerry? ROFLMAO
Kerry certainly knows how to surround himself with losers.
So many Teddy quips, so little time....LOL
They should let Teddy drive the campaign bus.
They must be really desperate if they have roll out Ole Boozer to shore up the base nationwide. Kerry is without doubt the worst Presidential candidate I've ever seen or read about.
Yep, another sign of a sinking campaign for sure. It is all about trying to rally the base which Kerry has lost part of apparently.
Oh, goodie.....maybe his head will explode!
WOOHOO!!! this is getting better everyday. first, kerry is taking advice from mcgovern, and now teddy is gonna help him out. i love it.
hit the road??? plop plop or flop flop???
Kennedy only pulls his weight in about 5 states, all Democrat strongholds. The rest of the country has LONG lost any respect for him. Sounds like Kerry's base is getting shaky.
Campaign to be called: BAR HOP 2004
Oh good. Every time that maniac goes postal about Bush, its almost as good as every time Kerry opens his mouth. I hope he gets lots of coverage.
We're doomed! Doomed!
This should prove to be one of the most humorous home stretches in political history.
"They should let Teddy drive the campaign bus."
You are cruel, LOL!!!
Education? That would be the budget item that Bush is spending 50% more on than Clinton, your hero, ever did, Mr. Kennedy.
The No Child Left Behind Act was blessed by YOU, Mr. Kennedy. Don't you remember? Bush gutted the school vouchers part so YOU, Mr. Kennedy, would support it.
Remember that, Mr. Kennedy?
This just goes to prove that no matter what Bush does they will STILL attack him.
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