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Former U.S. Sen. Max Cleland, of Georgia, declared his support for Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry in a visit to Hampton on Veterans Day, emphasizing Kerry’s war record, leadership abilities and the lack of those same qualities in the current administration.
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Cleland, who served in the Senate with Kerry, praised the Massachusetts senator’s willingness to speak up for his principles and his new ideas for the future of the country.
"We need to create a new infrastructure, invest in jobs and in education," said Cleland, adding that the Bush administration is leading the country "toward deflationary recession," a continuing exodus of jobs and higher budget deficits.
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He called Kerry "a fellow Vietnam veteran, a former colleague, and an extraordinary human being," who understands the issues and problems this country faces.
Cleland added that the Democrats, and Kerry in particular, can win several states in the South, including Florida, Arkansas and Louisiana, by getting its supporters out.
"The death of the Democratic party in the South has been greatly exaggerated," Cleland said. "The Republicans won (in 2000) on turnout, not the issues. The Democrats need a strong get-the-vote-out campaign." http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/11122003/news/60248.htm
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