John Kerry - "The Republicans have tried to make a practice of attacking anybody who speaks out strongly by questioning their patriotism. I refuse to have my patriotism or right to speak out questioned. I fought for and earned the right to express my views in this country. If they want to pick a fight, they've picked a fight with the wrong guy."
John Kerry
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This past week was a busy one on the campaign trail - John Kerry traveled to New Hampshire and Georgia, took on Tom Delay and Rush Limbaugh, and
John Kerry addresses the New York Teachers Union in Washington, DC on Friday, April 4, 2003. Follow these links to watch video from the speech: RealPlayer
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addressed the New York State Teacher's Union in Washington. The Kerry campaign also released its first quarter fundraising results - we'd like to thank the thousands of supporters who contributed, demonstrating how the excitement and enthusiasm around John Kerry's candidacy is building rapidly. Here's a rundown of the week's events - follow the links below each item to read more, check out photos, or watch a video clip on JohnKerry.com. As always, for the latest news on John Kerry and his grassroots campaign, check out www.johnkerry.com.
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Kerry Camp Blasts Delay/Right Wing Attacks
Last Thursday, the Kerry Campaign blasted Rep. Tom DeLay and radical right wing conservatives for their misplaced attacks on Senator Kerry's patriotism. In an Associated Press interview today Kerry morning responded to cheap shots by DeLay and talk show host Rush Limbaugh, “ ``The Republicans have tried to make a practice of attacking anybody who speaks out strongly by questioning their patriotism. I refuse to have my patriotism or right to speak out questioned. I fought for and earned the right to express my views in this country.''``If they want to pick a fight, they've picked a fight with the wrong guy,'' ``I watched what they did to Max Cleland last year,'' Kerry said. ``Shame on them for doing it then and shame on them for trying to do it now.' ``I'm not going to let the likes of Tom DeLay question my patriotism, which I fought for and bled for in order to have the right to speak out.'' Click here to read the full text of the AP Story
Click here to read the full text of the campaign's press release
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Kerry, Dean court Georgia votes;
Candidates hit Bush policies in speeches to Democrats
Atlanta - "..Thursday night, Kerry said he had had "the pleasure" of being attacked by the Republicans for "speaking out regarding the direction of our country."
"I don't need any lessons in patriotism or in caring about America from the likes of the right wing and Tom Delay and others," he said. Click here to read the full text of the Atlanta Journal and Constitution article.
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John Kerry Tops $7 Million for First Fundraising Quarter
Has an Unprecedented $8 million in Bank
Washington - Senator John Kerry and National Finance Chairman Louis Susman announced Wednesday that the John Kerry for President Campaign raised just over an estimated $7 million through the first three months of 2003. The $7 million is added to the slightly more than $3 million raised or transferred into the Presidential account prior to January. Click here to read the full text of the campaign press release
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On the campaign trail in Peterborough and Keene, New Hampshire
Senator Kerry's most recent campaign trip to New Hampshire featured a townhall meeting in Peterborough and a visit to Keene. The Senator met with small business owners and local entrepreneurs to discuss the need to expand affordable, high speed access to the internet in rural areas and broadband network access throughout the Monadnock region. Senator Kerry, named by Business Week to their "Digital Dozen" list of the nation's top twelve tech-savvy legislators, has worked to bring high speed internet access to western Massachusetts through his support for the Berkshire Connect, the model for the Monadnock Connect.
>The Keene Sentinel - "Kerry woos local businesses, voters"
Francis Fiske Jr., a Democrat from Keene...said he was very impressed with Kerry. Fiske praised Kerry's "creative intelligence," ability to listen and quickly grasp people's questions and his thoughtful answers. Fiske also agrees with Kerry's stance on the war."He's not formulaic," Fiske said. "He is a real Democrat. He is invested in the other person's view." Click here to read coverage of Senator Kerry's swing through New Hampshire this week from the Keene Sentinel
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The Providence Journal featured Senator Kerry in a recent profile story:
"Down in the Mekong Delta, we lived together, we fought together, we bled together and we survived together," said Alston. "Whether we were Democratic or Republican was not the issue," he said. "The issues at that time were trust, courage, judgment and character." Click here to read more from John Kerry's former Vietnam crewmate Reverend David Alton and more about Kerry's life in a recent profile in the Providence Journal. Writer John E. Mulligan explores Senator Kerry's service in Vietnam, political career and presidential aspirations. Click here to read the full text of the Providence Journal Profile of John Kerry |
