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To: Glenn Petersen who wrote (387022)	4/7/2003 11:21:30 AM
From: PROLIFE	Respond to of 769667

plus record number of Tx. congressional seats were turned from Dems to Republicans: Election results have now been collected from all 254 Texas counties. In addition to sweeping the statewide seats for the fourth consecutive election, Republicans gained. 2 congressional seats and hold 15 of 32 - a record number. 3 state senate seats and hold 19 of 31 - a record number. 16 state house seats and hold 88 of 150 - tied for the largest net gain ever and the first majority in 130 years. A record 210 county level offices across the state, including 20 county judge seats and 42 county commissioner seats. Republicans now have controlling majorities in 73 county courthouses. More than Two thirds of all Texans live in a county where Republicans have a majority on the commissioners' court. Texans choose GOP's "Proven Leadership Team" Nov 6, 2002 Texas Republicans once again made historic gains on all levels in the 2002 election, Texas GOP Chairman Susan Weddington said today. "This is a historic victory for Texas Republicans. The people of Texas have entrusted Republicans with every statewide office, a record number of state senate seats, the first state house majority in 130 years, and more congressional and county level offices than ever before," said Weddington. "Texans have continued to place their trust in the proven, experienced leadership that the Republican Party offers. The people of Texas know that Republican leaders, like Rick Perry, John Cornyn and David Dewhurst are best qualified to address the critical issues facing our state and have once again embraced the GOP's positive, conservative vision for the future." Republicans swept all statewide seats for the fourth consecutive election, gained 2 congressional seats, 3 state senate seats, 1 district court seat, and 15 or 16 state house seats. Additionally, a preliminary analysis indicates that the GOP gained at least 62 county level seats, and increased the number of county courthouses with a Republican majority by 8 (results have been collected from 104 of 254 counties). "Pundits have wondered for the past several years whether Texas is a Bush state or a Republican state," said Weddington. "Today the verdict is in. Not only is Texas the original George W. Bush state, it is one of the strongest Republican states in the nation as well." "We said all along that this election would be won precinct-to-precinct, block-to-block and person-to-person by motivated and hardworking Republican volunteers," said Congressman Henry Bonilla, Chairman of Texas Victory 2002, the coordinated statewide Republican effort. "That is where we focused our efforts and that is why we won across the board statewide." From January 1, 2001 to October 28, 2002, the Texas Democrat Party raised $17,610,989.50 million while the Republican Party of Texas raised $12,810,844.74. Despite a $5 million fundraising disadvantage, Republicans are likely to have won a net gain of over 100 seats across the state.

To: Glenn Petersen who wrote (387022)	4/7/2003 12:25:12 PM
From: American Spirit	Read Replies (5) \| Respond to of 769667

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 *** 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 Windows Media QuickTime mp3 Audio 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. * 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 * 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. * 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 * 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 *** 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