Bill Bradley Endorses Front - Runner Dean

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http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/national/AP-Dean-Bradley.html?pagewanted=print&position=

January 6, 2004
Bill Bradley Endorses Front - Runner Dean
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filed at 9:32 a.m. ET

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Calling Howard Dean's campaign ``one of the best things to happen to American democracy in decades,'' former Sen. Bill Bradley endorsed the Democratic front-runner on Tuesday and praised his ability to engage voters.

Bradley, who represented New Jersey in the U.S. Senate for 18 years, joined his rival for the 2000 nomination, Al Gore, in supporting Dean among the nine Democrats seeking to challenge President Bush. The endorsement added to the momentum that has carried Dean to the head of the pack.

...more at article....

[Atlant]

1. Excellent News!

Both of the leading Democratic contenders in the 2000 selection
(not to mention the winner of the 2000 Election) are now standing
firmly behind Dr. Dean!

Way to go, Doc!

Atlant

[polpilot]

2. 'one of the best things to happen to American democracy in decades'

the Dean candidacy.

[Cha]

23. I would definetly have to

agree to that! Up with People!

[Norquist Nemesis]

3. Glad the NYT wrote in an unbiased format

for this. Here's Reuters first paragraph on the same story:
"MANCHESTER, N.H. (Reuters) - Democratic presidential front-runner Howard Dean on Tuesday picked up the endorsement of former U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley of New Jersey, the latest party heavyweight to back his insurgent campaign."
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=4080283&src=eDialog/GetContent§ion=news
Nope. No bias there. *rolls eyes*

As far as the Bradley endorsement, I don't think it's going to do a whole lot but it can't hurt. :)

[trogdor]

5. I'm an insurgent, and I'm not ashamed of it.

Somebody needs to wrest control of the party from the weenies who currently run it. Actually, since Sen. Bradley was Al Gore's primary opponent in 2K, it could be interpretted as an attempt at party unity.

[Norquist Nemesis]

8. Good point!

on the unity. That's a great message to put forward. :thumbsup:

LOL - you rebel insurgent! I'm with you! :)

[Cha]

21. It has a "unity" kinda ring to it ...

doesn't it? :D Hiya, Why! :hi:

[edzontar]

4. Good News.....

Happy Day

[ElsewheresDaughter]

6. i'm waiting to see who Tom Harkin endorses..he backed Gore over Bradley

last cycle

[slinkerwink]

20. there's a rumor of a big announcement on the 12th---might be Harkin

I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

[0007]

25. Me too!

[GalleryGod]

7. Sheesh! Why'd I vote for this Guy 3 Times!

Old #24 always was a "bit squirrely"-proof positive today.

We'll take Lautenberg & Corzine any day,Now!:wtf:

[mmm]

9. he didn't shoot a lot, but he took good shots

smart player, I liked him

[maddogesq]

10. Could Bradley be the VP choice if Clark turns it down?

Of course, that assumes Dean wins the nomination. Just a thought.

[joefree1]

11. Waaaahooooo, congratulations Doctor!

``His campaign offers America new hope,'' Bradley said. ``His supporters are breathing fresh air into the lungs of our democracy. They're revitalizing politics, showing a way to escape the grip of big money and to confront the shame of forgetting those in need.''


Images from Dean Rocks the House of Blues, Hollywood
From wtmusic http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=919849
From Joefree1 http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=921300

[gauguin57]

12. not bradley for vp

Now, I voted for Bradley in the 2000 primary. I like the guy. But you can't have two Northeastern eggheads on the ticket. And, sorry, but the height difference would just make me giggle!

We need the South to win. It's gotta be someone who appeals there. Dean-Edwards?

[Oreegone]

13. Great News !!!

Thanks for the heads up. I always like Bill Bradley as a person.:kick:

[Polemonium]

14. Bradley articulates some of the reasons I support Dean

I liked what he has to say.

[gulliver]

15. That makes two proven losers behind Dean.

I wish Dukakis and Mondale would just get it over with and endorse Dean too. Might as well be unanimous.

:evilgrin:

On edit: Sorry. Had to go there. I'll support Dean if he wins.

[goobergunch]

16. I thought Gore won the 2000 election. (n/t)

[gulliver]

17. I'm ambivalent.

He got more votes, true. I think the election was stolen before the fact. That doesn't mean Gore won it. He lost it. The fact that he was robbed has no practical effect -- although it makes me mad as hell.

[Cha]

19. Gore did win the election ..it was stolen from him

by a bunch of neocon rats who are selling our Country down the river. :grr:

[Cha]

18. Bill Bradley! I commend you!

And thank you for those kind words that ring out with inspiration. :kick:

[JNelson6563]

22. Very nice Bill!

I thought it was a fine speech. Well done. :toast:

Julie

[stickdog]

24. Dean is the great unifer. He unifies Democrats to support him and he

unifies Corpocrats and Repukes to do anything to stop him.