Kerry and Edwards rally promises best days ahead
John Kerry paralleled by running mate John Edwards addressed tens of thousands at a Democratic convention hall. Kerry pledged that the best days are yet to come and touted patriotism while highlighting biographical moments and a shift toward a transcontinental campaign plan through 21 battleground states.
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Furlongs honored by Kerry visit at Letts farm
Becky and Tom Furlong of Muscatine honored by Senator Kerry for hosting him at their 550 acre Letts area farm. They met Kerry 14 months ago and have since shared six discussions including a table sit at the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner. Their military service shaped their connection to the campaign.
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Dean a little mellower by James Q. Lynch at Iowa delegates event
Howard Dean showed a calmer tone at the Take Back America Iowa delegates event while warning that electing Kerry alone won’t reform the country. He urged delegates to run or recruit candidates, contribute time and money, and mobilize for down-ticket races to build a broader progressive slate.
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Napolitano Draws Applause at Democratic Convention
At the national gathering in Boston, Janet Napolitano received stronger applause than Tom Vilsack in Missouri and Iowa delegations. Vilsack highlighted Napolitano’s diverse state, while Boswell recalled Joe Biden’s Iowa visit during his 1987 campaign and a lost-rriend exchange in a rain-soaked rally.
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Richards says women will decide who wins the White House
Texas Democrat Richards told the Iowa delegation that women will determine the presidential race noting that the election is locked in with about four percent undecided and that women, many single mothers, are crucial to Democratic wins.
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Gluba Urges Iowa Fundraising to Boost Nussle Challenge
Democratic challenger Bill Gluba asked Iowans at the National Democratic Convention to help raise 400000 to 600000 to attract support from Washington against Rep. Jim Nussle. Gluba says he has 345000 and notes past reports show 239652 raised with 85256 cash on hand and campaign debt.
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