Dean, Kerry shelve their rivalry to concentrate on toppling Bush

NNN0LHI

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Wed Mar-10-04 11:26 PM
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Dean, Kerry shelve their rivalry to concentrate on toppling Bush

http://www.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/nation/president/2004-03-10-kerry-dean_x.htm

WASHINGTON � Howard Dean once dismissed John Kerry as "a Washington insider who shifts back and forth with every poll." But the pair met Wednesday to discuss how Dean could help Kerry win the White House this fall.

"The future of our country depends" on ousting President Bush, Dean said in a statement after what he called a "very good meeting" with Kerry.

On March 18, Dean plans to announce a grass-roots organization based on the 700,000 supporters he amassed via the Internet during his presidential campaign. The former Vermont governor is expected to use his network to raise money for Kerry and other Democratic candidates.

Most of the other major presidential candidates endorsed Kerry shortly after dropping out. Dean is expected at some point to make his support official, possibly later this month. The Democrats are scheduled to hold a "Unity Dinner" on March 25 with former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter and candidates who ran for the nomination this year.

more...nice photo at link

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dakota_democrat

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Wed Mar-10-04 11:34 PM
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1. I'm glad to see this...

...Dean knows the ultimate goal, and I'm glad to see that these two are coming together in our common goal.

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TinaTyson

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Wed Mar-10-04 11:43 PM
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2. Dean did his job very well.

Edited on Wed Mar-10-04 11:43 PM by TinaTyson

Kept the base from losing it so the insiders could play politics. Built the funding network. Job very well done Mr. Dean. And, yes now lets get to work with Kerry.

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seventhson

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Wed Mar-10-04 11:54 PM
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3. I hope Dennis K. Gets in on this

Yeah he got f****d over - but we need him in the room with Dean and Kerry when they are planning what to do in January 2005

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coloradodem2005

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Wed Mar-10-04 11:57 PM
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4. Dean's legacy has been mobilizing the party.

It is a good legacy to have. I hope that history will not forget Howard Dean's contribution to this campaign. I know I won't.

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displacedvermoter

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Thu Mar-11-04 12:22 AM
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5. I hope Al Gore is there

Still think he's important to the Party.

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RichV

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Thu Mar-11-04 12:28 AM
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6. Any info on this 3/25 event?

Sounds like a hoot and a half.

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floridaguy

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Thu Mar-11-04 12:38 AM
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7. Democrats Unite against Bush! (n/t)

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