Kerry On, My Wayward Son

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March 29, 2006

Kerry On, My Wayward Son

From an e-mail blast:

Dear Joe,
If you have ever wanted to send a message to Bill Frist that you are tired of his failed leadership in Washington and his refusal to stand up to President Bush, there is no better way to do that than by electing a great new Democrat to take Frist's place in the U.S. Senate.

You can help make that happen and shape the Tennessee Senate race by rallying behind Harold Ford Jr. right now. In 48 hours, we'll reach the critical March 31st reporting deadline.

It's time for a dramatic show of strength as Tennessee voters add even more energy to Harold Ford's spirited campaign.

[...]

Sincerely,

John Kerry

Dear John,

Have y'all not heard that there is a primary yet to take place for the Democratic nomination in this Senate race? State Senator Rosalind Kurita (D-Clarksville) is nigh invisible to the DC insiders, I suppose, but just in case, or rather in light of that, I thought I'd re-acquaint you with her existence.

I know that you are not the national Democratic Party, and therefore you are free to take sides in the primary without apprehending consternation. I think it fair to tell everyone, though, that the state and national (and any local with which I'm familiar) parties have very unambiguously shunted Kurita's campaign to their collective periphery. The likely perception, then, is that you're playing along.

I'm a Bob Corker supporter, so it really doesn't matter to me. I just thought that someone should mention the other candidate and give her a fair chance to tackle this prize.

Best regards,

Joe

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