Hollings to Endorse Kerry

[kskiska]

LACONIA, N.H. (AP) -- Democratic presidential contender John Kerry lined up the endorsement of South Carolina Sen. Ernest Hollings on Thursday as he sought to expand support beyond the confines of New Hampshire and next week's first-in-the-nation primary.

Democratic sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Hollings would convey his endorsement at a late-afternoon appearance in his home state. Hollings has long been viewed as a likely supporter of Kerry, with whom he has served in the Senate for two decades.

Hollings, who was an Army captain during World War II, planned to join Kerry in New Hampshire on Friday for campaign appearances aimed at appealing to military veterans. Also planning to attend were former Sen. Max Cleland of Georgia, a disabled Vietnam veteran, and Jim Rassmann, the man Kerry pulled to safety during a firefight in Vietnam.
In addition, Kerry said he had had private talks with Rep. Dick Gephardt, whose withdrawal from the campaign earlier this week created a wide-open race for delegates in his home state of Missouri.

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[mmonk]

1. That would be a good get for Kerry

[maddezmom]

2. good endorsemnt for John Kerry

was just reading the same thing on the WP AP wire. :)

[LuminousX]

3. Good for Kerry

[Monte Carlo]

4. That's a definite plus.

Maybe ol' Fritz will help a Massachusetts Yankee like Kerry get a few more votes down South. He could certainly use them. I am curious about Edwards' reaction to this.

[blm]

5. Edwards knew it was coming long ago.

This is no surprise.

The veterans groups down here are organizing, too. Kerry has been doing all the groundwork needed and the infrastructure will kick in.

His tactics are probably keeping Rove in a state of fits. Alot is happening under the radar.

[JohnKleeb]

6. Hollings is a fellow vet of a different war

I didnt expect it but thanks Fritz Hollings.

[Buffler]

7. Why didn't

the Confederate flag raising Hollings endorse the Confederate Flag vote seeking Dean?

[NewYorkerfromMass]

8. Great. Unfortunately Harkin proved they are not worth much

as did Gore.

[David Dunham]

9. Hollings Should Help Kerry Do Decently in SC, But JE Wins It

[poopyjr]

10. Clyburn is the REAL endorsement.

[JohnKleeb]

11. Clyburn didnt he endorse Gephardt

I think SC will go to your guy honest but after Iowa who knows.

[poopyjr]

12. He is going to re-endorse.

He will wait for NH. He might endorse Kerry for all I know--if he wins NH.

[Buffler]

14. There is a man with convictions

Well, the guy I originally endorsed sucked so now I will endorse someone else, but you know what, I'm gonna wait to see who the winner is gonna be so I can get on his horse.

[Feanorcurufinwe]

15. Well

Gep dropped out. Does it really make sense to stick with an endorsement of someone who isn't running? :shrug:

[JohnKleeb]

16. all good

Thanks for the info.

[Feanorcurufinwe]

13. Feb. 3 here we come!