Message From John Kerry to be Emailed Today
A videotaped message from John Kerry is to be emailed to supporters today. Here's the excerpts which have been posted around the web so far:
And we must fight not only against George Bush's extreme policies -- we must also uphold our own values. This is why on the first day Congress is in session next year, I will introduce a bill to provide every child in America with health insurance. And, with your help, that legislation will be accompanied by the support of hundreds of thousands of Americans.
There are more than eight million uninsured children in our nation.
That's eight million reasons for us to stay together and fight for a new direction. It is a disgrace that in the wealthiest nation on earth, eight million children go without health insurance.
Normally, a member of the Senate will first approach other senators and ask them to co-sponsor a bill before it is introduced -- instead, I am turning to you. Imagine the power of a bill co-sponsored by hundreds of thousands of Americans being presented on the floor of the United States Senate. You can make it happen. Sign our "Every Child Protected" pledge today and forward it to your family, friends, and neighbors. . .
Regardless of the outcome of this election, once all the votes are counted -- and they will be counted -- we will continue to challenge this administration. This is not a time for Democrats to retreat and accommodate extremists on critical principles -- it is a time to stand firm.
I will fight for a national standard for federal elections that has both transparency and accountability in our voting system. It's unacceptable in the United States that people still don't have full confidence in the integrity of the voting process.
I ask you to join me in this cause.
Pete Daou also reports that the message:
CHALLENGES BUSH ON "EXTREME POLICIES" AND SAYS "NOT A TIME FOR DEMOCRATS TO RETREAT"
posted by Ron Chusid at 9:23 AM
3 Comments:
I assume you are referring to quotes regarding the left over campaign funds. There are so many reasons why there would be unspent money, and I would think they should give Kerry the benefit of hte doubt before complaining to the newspapers. I saw it more as a power battle, trying to reduce Kerry's influence so they could take back control of the party.
Whoa! I keep finding a few more Kerry bloggers everyday. Hi all!
Welcome to the additional Kerry bloggers who made it here. A number have posted here the last couple of weeks. Please help spread the word!
Floridadem,
I'm not sure where the battle lines are yet. I think that goals regarding personal power and influence in the party often transcend ideology. After all, the differences aren't that clear cut. Dean was a definite DLC type as Governor, but now is seen as the far left. Kerry isn't usually named as DLC, but as a fiscal conservative and being strong on defense he fits into the general principles for which they were founded.
Brazille has herself been mentioned as a possible candidate as well as Dean. Gore and Brazille endorsed Dean for the nomination, but that may or may not mean a long term alliance. I wonder if Gore backed Dean in hopes of inheriting his base, possibly realizing Dean is unlikely to get the nomination in a future year, and even more unlikely to ever be elected President. If Dean is planning to go after the 2008 nomination, and Gore is also interested, that alliance is unlikely to survive.
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