Reply #4: I guess this is a sort of kick-off for the Senator for '08

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Kerry visits New Hampshire to woo hesitant supporters
By James W. Pindell, Globe Correspondent | October 13, 2006

CONCORD, N.H. -- In exploring a second presidential run, Senator John F. Kerry has raised millions in campaign funds, traveled tirelessly, and demonstrated leadership on several key issues in the Senate.

But as he journeys to New Hampshire tonight to give what is arguably his most important political speech so far in preparation for the 2008 campaign, he finds an audience less receptive to the idea of a Kerry for President campaign than four years ago.

In 2002, Kerry was able to use his geographical proximity to the Granite State, his perceived front-runner status, and an argument that he was the most electable Democrat to persuade influential New Hampshire Senate Democratic leader Sylvia Larsen to be the first person to endorse him.

He was also able to earn the advice of moderate Democrats Judy Reardon, who was a close adviser to former Governor Jeanne Shaheen; former state party chairman Joe Keefe; and Chris Gallagher, who was a cochairman of Bill Clinton's campaign. At the same time Kerry was receiving endorsements from prominent liberal state senators such as Burt Cohen and Iris Estabrook.

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2006/10/13/kerry_visits_new_hampshire_to_woo_hesitant_supporters/

Hmmm, New Hampshire is a work in progress. However, Sen. Kerry is in the top 4, which is not bad. We shall see how this speech plays in the room tonight. Keep your fingers crossed.