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Kerry to Reach Out to 'People on the Right'
LA Slimes ^ | july 11, 2004 | Matea Gold and Mark Z. Barabak

Posted on 07/11/2004 12:45:46 PM PDT by Kuksool

Edited on 07/11/2004 1:14:34 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

ALBUQUERQUE — Counting on his liberal base to stick by him, Sen. John F. Kerry plans to aggressively court more conservative voters with a message that emphasizes traditional values of service, faith and family.

Following his pick last week of a running mate with potential appeal to rural communities, the presumed Democratic presidential nominee said he was not content to target the narrow band of swing voters that the two parties were expected to fight over in roughly 20 swing states.

"I'm going to talk to people on the right," Kerry told The Times on Friday during a joint interview with his vice presidential pick, Sen. John Edwards. "I want to talk to conservatives."

As for rank-and-file party members, Kerry said his record of strong support for environmental protection, gun control and abortion rights — all core Democratic issues — "speaks for itself about my priorities in policy terms."

Indeed, Kerry seemed unconcerned about antagonizing his liberal supporters.

"I'm a hunter. I'm a gun owner. A lot of people on the left don't like that, but that's who I am," he said.

The Massachusetts senator has already begun his effort to broaden his political reach. During a recent swing through the Midwest, where he tramped around farms and toted a shotgun on a trap-shooting range, Kerry said that he represented "conservative values," and emphasized his personal opposition to abortion.

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To: MCH
They won't fall for a stupid last minute pack of lies like this.

Thing is, it is not the last minute, unless he is self destructing on purpose...

Hmmmm

141 posted on 07/11/2004 4:45:36 PM PDT by don-o (Stop Freeploading. Do the right thing and sign up for a monthly donation.)
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To: Kuksool; MeekOneGOP; potlatch; devolve; Happy2BMe; Lady Jag; Kathy in Alaska


HERE COMES "HANOI JOHN"

142 posted on 07/11/2004 4:50:59 PM PDT by Smartass ( BUSH & CHENEY IN 2004 - Si vis pacem, para bellum - Por el dedo de Dios se escribió.)
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To: Kuksool

He's going for the Pro-choice voters within the conservative fold.


143 posted on 07/11/2004 4:58:49 PM PDT by Alia
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To: Kuksool

Hey Kerry stick it where the son don't shine,you communist!!!!!!!!!!!!!


144 posted on 07/11/2004 5:02:07 PM PDT by GregB (Thank God Heath is in Germany!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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To: Consort
...the ones who want to see Kerry elected to "teach Bush a lesson...'

Most of that crowd already were going to vote Libertarian, Reform, Constitution, or some other fringe party, or they were going to stay home. They are the perpetually disgruntled types who, between elections, talk a good game about being "real" conservatives, but who never vote for anyone with a real shot at winning any election. So they are always on the outside looking in, with no influence or seat at the table of power. And they become even more disgruntled. So the cycle repeats. I gave up on these types long ago.

145 posted on 07/11/2004 5:11:30 PM PDT by Wolfstar (Get off your duffs and VOTE for Bush-Cheney in Nov. Your life may depend on it.)
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To: Smartass; Kuksool; devolve; Happy2BMe; PhilDragoo
"I'm going to talk to people on the right," Kerry told The Times on Friday during a joint interview with his vice presidential pick, Sen. John Edwards. "I want to talk to conservatives."

What a crazy hypocrite.

Kerry-Edwards are the #1 and #4 most LIBERAL Senators.
They are THE MOST LIBERAL ticket ever!:

John Kerry's Rating

Senator John Kerry (D)
Massachusetts
Democrat, Years of Service: 19

ACU Ratings for Senator Kerry:
Year 2003 13
Year 2002 20
Lifetime 5


John Edward's Rating

Senator John Edwards (D)
North Carolina
Democrat, Years of Service: 5

ACU Ratings for Senator Edwards:
Year 2003 13
Year 2002 30
Lifetime 12

146 posted on 07/11/2004 5:17:01 PM PDT by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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To: Indy Pendance

"You didn't fool anyone here in the Midwest....".

We're in central New York State and he didn't fool us either. He wants to go after conservative voters after that absolutely disgusting, revolting display against President Bush in Radio City Hall? Kerry is crazy - I really feel he's not all there!


147 posted on 07/11/2004 5:23:37 PM PDT by maxwellp (Throw the U.N. in the garbage where it belongs.)
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To: LibWhacker

ohhhhh, I love insider trading! Our secret, 'K?


148 posted on 07/11/2004 5:25:19 PM PDT by Indy Pendance
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To: LibWhacker

As an aside, my grandfather was struck and killed by lightning when my dad was 11, my odds of winning the lottery are substantially better than everyone else. :)


149 posted on 07/11/2004 5:27:15 PM PDT by Indy Pendance
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To: maxwellp
"We're in central New York State "

They say, your area and WI are almost identical geographically, the Niagara escarpment runs through both our areas. That probably equates to similar values....
150 posted on 07/11/2004 5:34:02 PM PDT by Indy Pendance
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To: Kuksool
Kerry to Reach Out to 'People on the Right'...

And pull back a bloody stump...

151 posted on 07/11/2004 5:45:45 PM PDT by Morgan's Raider
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To: Kuksool

when he says "reach out" does that mean my hubby has to worry? He doesn't want anyone pawing him let alone a democrat.


152 posted on 07/11/2004 5:47:05 PM PDT by cajungirl (wi)
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To: Morgan's Raider

Hey, simmer down,,,we have already lost the bathhouse, hairdresser, interior decorator vote. We don't need to lose the one-armed vote too!


153 posted on 07/11/2004 5:52:27 PM PDT by cajungirl (wi)
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To: All

The Nader candidacy isn't real. It's the DNC playing 3 card monte. Even when Ralphie says something about the Democrats he's cutting against Bush. He's a straw man they will burn in October.


154 posted on 07/11/2004 6:01:39 PM PDT by olde north church (I took an oath to defend from enemies both FOREIGN and DOMESTIC, there was no expiration date.)
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To: sweetliberty

As long as we DO challenge him.


155 posted on 07/11/2004 6:02:57 PM PDT by California Patriot (California Patriot)
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To: Wolfstar

Agreed. The consistently disaffected who never manage to vote Republican are contemptible dopes.


156 posted on 07/11/2004 6:05:07 PM PDT by California Patriot (California Patriot)
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To: Kuksool

Of course everyone to the right of Lenin is to the right of Kerry. It's a large potential voting block....


157 posted on 07/11/2004 6:07:29 PM PDT by Kozak (Anti Shahada: " There is no God named Allah, and Muhammed is his False Prophet")
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To: Smartass

As far as I'm concerned, he can draw back a stub.


158 posted on 07/11/2004 6:08:14 PM PDT by Happy2BMe (Ronald Reagan to Islamic Terrorism: YOU CAN RUN - BUT YOU CAN'T HIDE!)
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To: Kuksool
John Freakin' Kerry, the MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE, need not call here!
159 posted on 07/11/2004 6:08:26 PM PDT by leprechaun9
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To: Kuksool

160 posted on 07/11/2004 6:09:24 PM PDT by ATOMIC_PUNK (Most people talk a lot, few are up for the moment. Welcome to Freerepublic.com)
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