Kerry Seeks Southern Victory in Democratic Presidential Nomination

Strategic Insights

Feb 8, 2004 — 1 min read

Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry stumped for votes in Tennessee and Virginia on Monday, seeking to build his lead for the Democratic presidential nomination by defeating two Southern rivals in their home turf. Polls showed Kerry leading in both states over North Carolina Sen. John Edwards and Arkansas retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark. While Kerry focused on President Bush, Edwards emphasized trade and Clark boasted of his military credentials and said he'd leave gay marriage regulations to the states.

Key Takeaways:

Kerry picked up endorsements from Sen. Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia and the Amalgamated Transit Union on Monday.
Kerry's Senate votes generally align with his party, but he sided with Bush on authorizing war against Iraq, the anti-terrorist Patriot Act, and education reform.
In Tennessee, Edwards blamed free trade for the decision by Carrier to close a plant and move 1,300 jobs away.
Clark, campaigning in West Tennessee, boasted of his humble roots and proposals to cut middle-class taxes.
Bush defended his tax cuts as critical to boosting the economy and creating jobs, and warned against Democratic proposals to raise taxes and increase federal spending.
Edwards said Kerry's votes are "not different enough" from Bush's record for some voters to be enthusiastic about him.

Statistics:

2.6 million: The number of new jobs predicted to be created this year by President Bush's economic forecast.
1,300: The number of jobs moved away from McMinnville, Tenn., by Carrier, a decision Edwards blamed on free trade.
10: The number of Democratic contests Kerry has won so far.
12: The total number of Democratic contests held so far.
2.5 million: The number of jobs created since President Bush took office.

Sources:

Kuhnhenn, J. (2004). INCUMBENT SQUEEZED: Kerry Seeks Southern Victory. ProQuest.
Hull, D. (2004). Clark Makes Play for South. ProQuest.
Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services. (2004). Photos. KRT Photo Service.

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