Kerry campaigns for Cantwell in WA

[Mass]

Yesterday, John Kerry was in Seattle fundraising for Maria Cantwell (while Stevens was there campaigning against her).

"Northwest Progressive Institute Official Blog" has a nice write-up on the event, who gathered 1000 people:

http://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2006/04/cantwell-kerry-speak-in-seattle-on.html

Cantwell, Kerry speak in Seattle on importance of winning in 2006
U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and John Kerry appeared side by side tonight at a cheerful reception in Seattle to speak to supporters and talk about the importance of taking back Congress and the country in 2006.

The senators were accompanied by Teresa Heinz Kerry and Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels (who were repeatedly praised for their outstanding environmental work), among other special guests. Following a kickoff speech by Mayor Nickels, Senator Kerry delivered a glowing introduction for Senator Cantwell.

He reminded the audience of more than 1,000 about Maria's tireless work in the U.S. Senate fighting against drilling in the Arctic Refuge and fighting for the ratepayers of Snohomish PUD, who were victimized by the crooks at Enron.
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Cantwell had also some nice words for Kerry while she defended her record:

"This is Kerry country," Cantwell said of the Pacific Northwest, recollecting that Kerry won Washington State in 2004 by some 54%. She also recalled her own narrow victory in 2000 over incumbent (and entrenched Republican) Slade Gorton.

She repeatedly spoke of what a Kerry presidency would have meant for Washington State, especially on key issues such as energy independence and healthcare.

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Seattle Times has more about both Stevens's visit, who apparently left his Hulk tie home.



http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2002925525_stevens12m.html

U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska on Tuesday made good on his threat to haunt Sen. Maria Cantwell in her home state for leading the opposition to Arctic oil drilling. Without mentioning her name, he bemoaned the decay of relations between Washington state and Alaska and said both states will suffer for it.

"I'm not commenting on any politics. It's not my bag," Stevens said after a morning appearance in Tacoma.

and Kerry's visit

Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts was in Seattle stumping for Cantwell on Tuesday and said the fact that Stevens was here is evidence of Cantwell's influence in the Senate.

"Maria Cantwell has been a terrific leader who is representing the real interests of the people of Washington state. The appearance of Ted Stevens underscores that," Kerry said.

However, he added, Stevens' visit also reflects "a continuation of the lack of congeniality in the U.S. Senate."

[karynnj]

1. Kerry's comments about Stevens are on target

Hopefully Cantwell can "run against" Stevens.

[whometense]

2. "it's not my bag"

:rofl: :rofl:

Welcome to the 60's, man. :eyes:

[_dynamicdems]

10. That gave me a really creepy thought....Stevens in the 60's.... ewww. n/t

[jenndar]

11. But stalking Maria Cantwell is?

What a freak!

[wisteria]

3. Steven's appears to be a nasty little man.

"it's not my bag" ! Whats with that comment.:rofl: He is there for political reasons and he doesn't what to talk about it.

On the other hand, Kerry's comments were very good.

[ProSense]

4. Great stuff! Thanks Mass. I agree with the other posts

"I'm not commenting on any politics. It's not my bag," Stevens said after a morning appearance in Tacoma.


:rofl:


:silly:

[whometense]

5. In addition to the

"what decade is this, anyway?" question, I'd add this: Gee, Senator Stevens, if politics isn't your "bag", then what exactly is??? Despoiling the Arctic wilderness??

[ProSense]

6. He really is a nasty man. A question for Mass:

Have you posted this in GD-P?

[TayTay]

7. Not my bag, baby (Crude language)

From Austin Power: International Man of Mystery


Quartermaster Clerk: One Swedish-made penis enlarger.
Austin Powers: That's not mine.
Quartermaster Clerk: One credit card receipt for Swedish-made penis enlarger signed by Austin Powers.
Austin Powers: I'm telling ya baby, that's not mine.
Quartermaster Clerk: One warranty card for Swedish-made penis enlarger pump, filled out by Austin Powers.
Austin Powers: I don't even know what this is! This sort of thing ain't my bag, baby.
Quartermaster Clerk: One book, "Swedish-made Penis Enlargers And Me: This Sort of Thing Is My Bag Baby", by Austin Powers.

Yeah, it is like that.

[whometense]

8. Made me spit coffee with that one.

just the juxtaposition of Ted Stevens with that mental image of Austin Powers...I dunno. :D

[ProSense]

9. LOL! n/t