Posted on 01/09/2007 8:35:25 AM PST by West Coast Conservative
Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) has maintained a decidedly low profile following his self-described botched joke in the run-up to the 2006 midterm elections. Many observers concluded that Kerry's silence meant he had given up his dream of becoming the first Democrat since Adlai Stevenson to be renominated by his party four years after losing a presidential race.
Wrong. Kerry has recently begun to bolster his Senate and campaign staff in preparation for what some Kerry insiders insist is a likely run for president. Kerry has signed on Erik Smith to serve as a senior adviser to his Senate campaign committee and Vince Morris to be communications director in his Senate office.
Smith, who runs Blue Engine Message & Media, served as national press secretary for Dick Gephardt's 2004 presidential bid and previously was communications director in Gephardt's leadership office. He also served a stint as communications director at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
Morris comes to the Kerry camp after a stint as communications director for former Washington, D.C., mayor Anthony Williams. Prior to his work for Williams, Morris was a reporter for the New York Post and Washington Times. Morris started officially on Monday.
Asked whether his decision to join Kerry signaled that the senator would be running again for president in 2008, Smith demurred. "Whatever he chooses to do, he is going to have a tremendous impact on public policy," said Smith. "Whether on Iraq or domestic policy, Sen. Kerry bring tremendous political assets to the table and the party benefits when he takes a leadership role."
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Right on the money, Smarty!
Right on the money, Smarty!
Very cute. I don't think Teddy's going to make it far...
Teddy's going out for a little refreshment now
.. about those military records.
There is absolutely nothing preventing the Swift Vets and POWs for Truth from re-forming as a political action committee, should the need arise.
LOL The guy is toast, burnt toast, and he thinks he still has a chance. He must have ketchup for brains.
I can't wait to see all the DEMS fighting each other! Kerry really believes he was born to be President, and doesn't even entertain the thought of not becomming President somehow. I would love to see him lose his Senate seat next time around too!
This guy has the most serious delusions about himself. I don't think it would be easy to find another ass quite like him. I am sure in the coming months we will hear all new kinds of dirt they toss at one another. Probably the most enjoyment we will get for awhile. Lets just hope the voters get smarter.
Thanks for the ping!
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