Posted on 09/14/2004 11:51:23 PM PDT by luckybutts
Kennedy to Hit Campaign Trail for Kerry
Tue Sep 14, 6:30 PM ET
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.
AP Photo Slideshow: John Kerry
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.
lock up your cars too
And the Fridge!!!!!!!
Double post, sorry. Like we need to see his mug twice.
Well the glasses look a little small for his head. But maybe it's just me.
Oh, HURL!
Is Thah Swimmah gonna head into Colorado?
He will grow into them!
Uncle Ted isn't going to inspire any converts. Unlike Bostonians, people outside of Massachusetts are just as sick of Uncle Ted as they are becoming of John Kerry.
Let-him-rip -- major Hurricane is going to suck the wind out of the news-sails for several days and another is right behind it. So Kitty Litter will get drowned out, sKerry will be drowned out and so will Uncle Teddy.... that should then give Bush several days as he travels to the disaster areas and gets plenty of news coverage in between storms...
you are so right! But, please make sure to hide the beer......and the girls.......:)
How much more does he need to grow?
Oh, heck. Leave the liquor out and just roll him into a corner somewhere.
Can you find one of W.C. Fields and compare em?
This is not a healthy campaign for Democrats. With both Bill Clinton and Teresa Heinz Kerry having seen the inside of a hospital, I suspect that Teddy Kennedy will not endure a heavy travel schedule. It's possible, however, that Al Gore will explode first.
Does anyone besides me feel like the Dems are purposely throwing the election?
Add another 5 points to Dubya's landslide!
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