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One of these years I'm going to give myself the present of a White House Christmas tour. The only thing better would be getting the job of decorating the WH for Christmas.

A New Year's present for republicans?

Ralph Nader (news - web sites), accused by some Democrats of helping elect President Bush (news - web sites) by seeking the presidency as a Green Party candidate three years ago, said on December 18, 2003 that he wants to make another White House bid in 2004 and will announce a decision next month. Nader has started an exploratory presidential committee to begin raising money for a campaign. Nader speaks at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington on November 8, 2000. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File

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That thread on Kerry taking out a mortgage was pulled.

I think it's just a front so he doesn't look like a rich guy buying the presidency. Kerry thinks he crafty. It's sad really. :-)