Kerry backers still feel sting of losing 2004 presidential contest

[Algorem]

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051220/NEWS09/512200320

Third of three parts


New Orleans trial lawyer Calvin Fayard has watched his city rebuild these past four months, but he sees another dangerous tide rising, one that threatens his legal profession.

This threat is more subtle - the Bush Administration's encroachment on the rights of plaintiffs and lawyers to file environmental lawsuits against companies working to clean up hurricane-damaged areas along the Gulf Coast and in New Orleans. Fear of a completely different tragedy has prompted the GOP-controlled Congress to consider offering the same lawsuit shield to drug makers working on bird flu vaccine in anticipation of a widespread flu outbreak.

The Bush battle against trial lawyers is part of the reason why Mr. Fayard spent time raising money for John Kerry and was listed as a Vice Chair by the campaign for raising at least $50,000 for the Massachusetts senator's 2004 presidential bid. It wasn't enough for victory, and now Mr. Fayard, labor unions, and other Democrats are feeling the sting of defeat.

"I agree that each party tries to maintain the best for its constituent base, and it all goes back to the platform of the party. With Democrats, it's policies that are more to the lawyer end," Mr. Fayard said of his fund-raising. "I thought John Kerry was the best man for the job."...


• Bush money network rooted in Florida, Texas | 12/19/2005

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051219/NEWS09/512190311

• Criminal probes entangle numerous fund-raisers | 12/18/2005

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051218/NEWS09/512180354

• Bush fund-raisers cash in by giving — then receiving | 12/18/2005

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051218/NEWS09/512180341

[slor]

1. We are all feeling the "sting"...

even the dolts that voted for bush.

[second edition]

2. Yes, I feel the sting. Every time something that Kerry said turns out

to be true, every time I hear the media had withheld damaging information against Bush, every time I hear that Bush is in a bubble- he was during the election, every time I hear 9/11 used as a scare tactic and excuse for illegal behavior. I could go on and on. The bottom line is this-Kerry should be President and Edwards VP- not this "little boy" and his POS side-kick, Cheney.

[emulatorloo]

3. Looks like a hell of a series -- thanks for posting n/t

[ginnyinWI]

4. k&r

[adnelson60087]

5. All Americans will feel the sting of the 2004 elections

as more and more crap comes out daily regarding the dealings of the Bush Administration. I felt 2004 was the tipping point of the US society, and now I fear we may never recover from what has happened to our country. I fear for the future.