[lbo-talk] AP: Nader urges Kerry to chose Edwards as VP

B. docile_body at yahoo.com
Wed Jun 23 15:13:59 PDT 2004


Yoshie, do you agree with him?

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Nader Urges Kerry to Pick Edwards for VP

Wed Jun 23, 1:34 PM ET

By SAM HANANEL, Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON - Democrat John Kerry (news - web sites) is getting some advice on his choice for vice president from an unlikely source: rival Ralph Nader (news - web sites).

In an open letter sent Wednesday, the independent presidential candidate urged Kerry to choose John Edwards (news - web sites) as his running mate, saying the North Carolina senator and former trial lawyer has been thoroughly vetted and is committed to protecting the right of consumers to sue corporations that harm them.

"(Edwards) has already gone through a primary campaign and has his rhythm and oratory (the two Americas speech) all well-honed," Nader wrote to Kerry. "After a slow start, Sen. Edwards closed fast and has won praise from the media."

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http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=694&e=13&u=/ap/nader_kerry



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