Philadelphia Daily News: We We Dems Need Kerry

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Philadelphia Daily News: Why we Dems need Kerry

By LARRY ATKINS

WHY ISN'T John Kerry getting some love from the Democratic Party?

Is it the hair? The dainty way he eats a cheesesteak? The perception that he's aloof and doesn't connect with people? His wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, who can be a loose cannon?

Whatever it is, I don't get it.

I think that if we Democrats want to win in 2004, we had better consider nominating Kerry for president. I believe that the election will come down to one basic premise - "It's national security, stupid." The economy seems to be bouncing back, and Democrats can't rely on it as their primary issue.

I can't understand why Kerry has plummeted from the front-runner for the nomination earlier this year to an also-ran in the polls. He served as a Navy officer in Vietnam and was awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star, and three Purple Hearts.

He has a specific six-point plan for homeland security, and he has vowed to improve health care for military veterans. Kerry was a prosecutor, likes to hunt and is a member of centrist Democratic groups. He has been critical of the reckless Bush foreign policy, and has stated that his economic policies will be similar to those of President Clinton.

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[La_Serpiente]

1. Sorry

please crop your article down to 4 paragraphs and provide a link. We here at DU are subject to copywright laws.

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2. Three things....

One, need a link
Two, you may only post 4 paragraphs
Three, we will have Kerry. In the Senate, where his experience and leadership is needed.

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3. please keep pasted articles to 4 paragraphs or less with a link

back to the original source.

Thanks

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4. We we Dems???

Is that anything like the Poo Poo Republicans?

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5. Thank you for posting this

I've been a Kerry supporter from the beginning. I have his Christmas card from last year on my mantle (a picture of him and his wife), and I think he'd make a great president.

I don't really have anything against Dean, but his supporters are sometimes too nasty and insulting that it turns me off to his campaign. I don't want to fight with anyone, that has just been my experience.