WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic Party, with $63 million in the bank, plans to launch a massive ad campaign against President Bush as John Kerry crosses the United States by bus, train and boat after next week's nominating convention.
Organizers hope the July 26-29 gathering in Boston is a showcase for the presidential candidate that builds Democratic unity for the election.
The Democratic National Committee's ad blitz is expected as Kerry pulls his television commercials in August, saving millions of dollars in a tight general election budget. After his convention acceptance speech, the candidate will embark on a two-week trek to several battleground states.
"I can't remember a time when the Democratic Party was as united and as well-positioned to win in the fall than it is today," said Democratic Party chairman Terry McAuliffe. "We will win Nov. 2."
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