Nader to announce plans for 2004 presidential bid
Ralph Nader will announce on NBC Meet the Press whether he will run as an independent in 2004. Despite Democratic opposition and ballot access hurdles in all states, signals point to a decision to pursue a progressive, consumer advocacy agenda directly before voters.
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Campaign fund-raising unfolds amid presidential race
President Bush spent 75 million last month on ads direct mail and groundwork as Kerry and Edwards race for fresh money ahead of March 2 primaries. Bush aims to reach 150 million total while Edwards and Kerry boost online and events funding. Edwards expects about 1 million next grant and Kerry continues fundraising to sustain a long contest.
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Dean campaign volunteers seek formal political movement
Dean supporters across the country push to formalize energy from the 2004 bid into a lasting Democratic movement. Retired lawyer Sam Gerace proposes a foundation for ethical politics, while Dean staffers explore a permanent organizing structure to involve progressive candidates and keep energy from the Wisconsin primary alive. Kerry allies invite Dean’s base into the Kerry campaign to maintain momentum.
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Kerry overshadow Edwards in New York poll
Albany NY Marist College survey shows John Kerry leading John Edwards 66 to 14 among likely Democratic primary voters in New York with Al Sharpton at 7 and Dennis Kucinich at 3 percent. The 404 respondent telephone poll, conducted Tuesday to Thursday, has a plus minus five point margin.
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