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Dems aim to boost national security image

Associated Press

WASHINGTON - One of the Democrats' leading hawks, contending that the party's weak profile on national security costs them on Election Day, is planning to raise money to improve its message on defense issues.

"The failure of Democrats to articulate a compelling message and policy position on national security issues spelled doom for our party during the last election cycle," said Rep. Jane Harman, D-Calif.

The political action committee that Harman is setting up will collect donations to educate Democratic candidates on national security issues and develop campaign themes.

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Many Democratic leaders share Harman's belief that the party's perceived weakness on national security is a serious flaw come election time.