Edwards and Kerry Snipe Over Donations

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On the eve of a cross-country contest, Howard Dean (news - web sites) joined Edwards in calling the front-runner a friend of special interests. But there were fresh signs of weakness in Dean's campaign, and Kerry went for the jugular against Edwards, questioning the North Carolina senator's credentials and electability.

"This is not the time for on-the-job training," Kerry told South Carolina reporters Monday via satellite from Albuquerque, N.M. In a speech, the four-term Massachusetts senator looked confidently beyond the nomination fight to a potential race against President Bush (news - web sites).

Edwards, who has promised to run a positive campaign, criticized Kerry's acceptance of contributions from lobbyists and his free-trade policies.

"I don't take contributions from lobbyists, and he obviously does," Edwards told reporters after a speech at the College of Charleston. "If we want real change in Washington, we need someone who hasn't been there for 15-20 years."

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1. Kerry press secretary on Edwards

Holly Armstrong, press secretary for Kerry in South Carolina, said it is ironic that Edwards, a wealthy trial lawyer, "is launching an attack on special interest when the majority of his money comes from one interest group."

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2. This is more typical back and forth elbowing. No biggie.

Not like Dean being obnoxious about it and calling others Republicans.

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3. excuses

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