John Kerry to stump for Coleman

[JI7]

John Kerry is weighing in on St. Paul's mayoral race, a year after the city's incumbent Democratic mayor came out against the U.S. Senator from Massachusetts in the presidential election.

"Chris Coleman is the kind of leader that St. Paul needs -—- a mayor who will put the needs of the people of the city ahead of politics and personal gain," Kerry wrote in an e-mail to be sent to his supporters this week. "He has worked tirelessly throughout his career for a better St. Paul. As the father of two kids in public schools, he understands the challenges Minnesota's public schools face due to the devastating cuts of the Bush and Pawlenty administrations."

The e-mail was released after inquiries by the Pioneer Press to Kerry's Washington-based political action committee, Keeping America's Promise. Kerry is expected to visit St. Paul to campaign for Coleman, possibly in October, presuming the DFL endorsee is one of the top two candidates in next week's primary.

"Obviously we're pleased and honored to have his support and his help," Coleman said Monday. "He is a person who has fought hard for communities like St. Paul over the years, and this is an example of forming relationships with people that truly care about our city."

Coleman's principal opponent, St. Paul Mayor Randy Kelly, is the nation's only prominent Democrat up for election to have endorsed Kerry's rival, George W. Bush. The other, U.S Sen. Zell Miller of Georgia, has retired from office.


http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/12568607.htm

[TayTay]

1. Interesting e-mail

I wonder what comments this will engender in GD.

See, ya gotta go after the the people who didn't vote for you last time, cuz, you need them to vote for you next time, so you get a plurality of votes. That's called winning. Sigh!

[whometense]

2. LOL! That stumped me for a second!

NORM Coleman????????????? :wow:

:D All better now.

[karynnj]

3. But they seem such good friends on committees

We've all noticed the great respect Kerry has for his comments and observations. Norm is so useless. I wonder if the shared last name might hurt this guy.

[whometense]

4. Found this

from The Carpetbagger:

* And, finally, in the revenge-can-be-sweet category, John Kerry is weighing in on the mayoral race St. Paul, Minn. Last year, St. Paul Mayor Randy Kelly was the nation's only elected Democrat to endorse Bush. Now, Kerry is returning the favor, throwing his support behind challenger Chris Coleman (D).

hahahahahahaha :evilgrin:

[TayTay]

5. Yeah, that is sweet

And the seed money should be a nice start.

Revenge is truly a dish best eaten cold. (Or perhaps with warm broth and mushrooms. I was never clear on that part.)