In his most recent flurry of anti-Bush rhetoric, Gore declares he’ll decide by the New Year whether he’s running in 2004. Little wonder that Gore’s increased profile of late is causing DC Dem insiders (and Dukakis to boot) to start whispering John Kerry’s name more often.
Tag: John Kerry
Second Banana…and a Dark Horse.
Second verse, same as the first. Time profiles the “new Gore”, the man whom, if the polls are right, seems preordained to be the Democratic candidate in 2004. But, lurking in the shadows is another possible Dem contender, General Wesley Clark. Hmm…curious. I suspect Clark and Kerry would split the war vote in the primary, sending Gore through again anyway. But I’m curious to hear more from him.
Apocalypse Then.
The NYT watches John Kerry’s old Vietnam footage with the Senator and contemplates the relevance of military service to political life.
Kerry stands alone.
Ted Widmer calls for a return to internationalism (and principled opposition to Dubya’s foreign policy) in the Democratic party.