Graham considers future of presidential campaign (not quitting yet)

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Graham considers future of presidential campaign

The Associated Press
Posted October 3, 2003, 7:03 AM EDT

WASHINGTON -- Democrat Bob Graham is weighing the future of his presidential campaign as he struggles with finances and ranks near the bottom in polls.

Graham spokesman Mo Elleithee said the Florida senator is staying in the race. But Graham's future in the crowded Democratic field remained in doubt as the campaign made several staff changes and held a series of high-level meetings Thursday.

The day was filled with mixed signals. Initially, the Graham campaign announced a news conference for 2 p.m. Friday, suggesting he would quit the race. But late Thursday, the campaign and the Florida Democratic Party said there would be no news conference.

"Senator Graham has decided to soldier on," said Florida Democratic Party Chairman Scott Maddox.

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