Kerry, Democrats on hand for inauguration

NJ.com ^ | 1/20/05 | LOLITA C. BALDOR, AP

[kattracks]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John Kerry, who had hoped to be taking the oath of office, on Thursday stressed the importance of cooperation in a democracy but also emphasized sticking to beliefs.

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The man who lost in November took his place on the platform with other senators to watch as President Bush is sworn in for a second term. The four-term Massachusetts was attending the ceremony with his wife Teresa Heinz Kerry. They had no plans to join in any other inaugural festivities.

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But while gracious civility was the public demeanor, behind the scenes many Democrats planned to skip all of the other pomp and revelry surrounding the ceremony, including the Congressional luncheon in the Capitol after Bush took the oath of office.

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Pelosi used the inaugural as a fund-raising tool. Early Thursday she released a statement saying that "personally, I don't feel much like celebrating. So I'm going to mark the occasion by pledging to do everything in my power to fight the extremist Republican's destructive agenda."

In an e-mail to Democratic supporters, she called for donations to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, to "tell President Bush that party time is over."

[kattracks]

...I don't feel much like celebrating. So I'm going to mark the occasion by screaming, and wailing, and getting another botox shot.

[silverleaf]

"Dusty Harry" Reid was apparently a no-show, Christopher Dodd carried the water for the Senate democrats in the inaugural ceremony.

[TheRatHunter]

No one missed him.

[mammer]

POOR LOOSERS !!!!!!!!!!!!

[YouPosting2Me]

I kept waiting for Kerry to run out and try to put his hand on the bible... I Do... I Do...

[Snardius]

Christopher Dodd carried the water for the Senate democrats in the inaugural ceremony.

Chris Dodd...one half of the Ted Kennedy "waitress sandwich".

[maggief]

Members of the Senate, including former Democratic Presidential candidate, Sen.John Kerry (news - web sites), D-Mass., look on as President Bush (news - web sites) delivers his inaugural address on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. From left are, Kerry, Sen. Max Baucus (news, bio, voting record), D-Mont., Sen. Tom Harkin (news, bio, voting record), D-Iowa, Sen. Olympia Snowe (news, bio, voting record), R-Maine, and Sen. Richard Lugar (news, bio, voting record), R-Ind. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

[Lazamataz]

WOT'S THIS????? I THOUGHT THE LUNATICS AT THE DU ASYLUM SWORE UP AND DOWN THAT KERRY WOULD BE INAUGERATED TODAY?????

[sgtbono2002]

Democrats will never learn. Insulting the President and Mrs. Bush by not coming to the festivities is only the first shot at the new term, It has to be ignorance and rude manners that brings them to this. Well over half the American people voted for George Bush to be returned and Pelosi has thrown down the gauntlet in their faces. Cant she be civil for just one day? What a goofy pack of Democrats represent the losers of this country. I dont have to name them we all know them.

I am sure the joyous Republicans will miss these pains in the butt at the Inaugural festivity.

[Ciexyz]

I can imagine that Kerry wouldn't have much of an appetite for the luncheon.

[Sacajaweau]

The like at his face sure portrayed that image. "It's mine, it's mine".....just like the spoiled brat he is.

[Redbob]

Wow, THERE's a bunch of losers all grouped together!

[Redbob]

Wow, THERE's a bunch of losers all grouped together!

[DM1]

i was thinking the same thing
ha bunch of wahoos

[Redbob]

"Pelosi used the inaugural as a fund-raising tool. Early Thursday she released a statement saying that "personally, I don't feel much like celebrating. So I'm going to mark the occasion by pledging to do everything in my power to fight the extremist Republican's destructive agenda."

Yo, Nancy!
Would you like some French cheese with that whine?

BWahahahahaha!

[grobdriver]

You can say that again!

[maggief]

Here's a better shot ...

[USNBandit]

"Dusty Harry" Reid was apparently a no-show

What an idiot. His signs in Nevada claim he's independant, but it seems he is right in their with Kennedy, Boxer, and Pelosi.

[Howlin]

Early Thursday she released a statement saying that "personally, I don't feel much like celebrating.

Not to worry; we'll do enough to make up for the pitiful amount she might have added.

[Howlin]

What do you mean, Reid just didn't show up?