Edwards seeks Dean's support

[maddezmom]

Edwards seeks Dean's support
By Raja Mishra and Glen Johnson, Globe Staff, 2/24/2004

Presidential aspirant John Edwards often lauds labor unions, civil rights activists, and working class families during campaign speeches, but in recent days he has been lavishing praise on an unexpected party -- "my good friend, governor Howard Dean," as he told a Minnesota crowd over the weekend that responded with a standing ovation.

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The North Carolina senator is desperate to gain traction in his uphill electoral battle against Senator John F. Kerry and has made an intense behind-the-scenes effort to woo the former Vermont governor and his mighty political machine featuring tens of thousands of activists seeking a new standard-bearer.

Edwards called Dean three times last week, according to Edwards's aides. In each case, Edwards was the suitor, seeking Dean's backing, according to a senior Dean adviser who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The discussions, said aides on both sides, have been preliminary and casual, with little talk of a possible endorsement.

Edwards, in an interview, said he told Dean: " `I want your help, I want your support.' He said in response: `I am very interested in your campaign, I think you'll be the best candidate against George Bush. But I need more time to think about it.' "

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more:http://www.boston.com/news/politics/president/articles/2004/02/24/edwards_seeks_deans_support/

[BootinUp]

1. bleck!

n/t

[slinkerwink]

2. guys, just make out already!

[maddezmom]

3. LOL, slinkerwink

you made me chuckle. :)

[slinkerwink]

4. I know, and this article made Edwards sound like a love-maddened suitor

and that Dean is a bashful person who's flattered by the attentions of Edwards ;-)

[Kolesar]

5. I'm still laughing about that pic eom

[LittleDannySlowhorse]

6. That is funny as fuck

Edwards looks like he's overcome with sensual pleasure. Dean looks like he's playing hard to get.

I have to go away for a few minutes...

[incapsulated]

8. lol!

Where did you come up with that on cue! :D

Perfect.

[slinkerwink]

7. kick

[robsul82]

9. Dean (fanning himself) - "My dear John, I do believe you're giving me..."

"THE VAPORS!" (fans himself some more)

Later.

RJS