Blueprint for first 100 days of a Kerry presidency to be unveiled Friday

[Karmadillo]

http://www.abcnews.go.com/sections/politics/TheNote/TheNote.html

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It would appear that the Kerry campaign high command is not content to just play out the string on a bad trajectory, but is going to make some serious late-course corrections.

Tomorrow, Kerry plans to unveil a new "first 100 days" strategy of what he would do to change America from the get-go.

The campaign plans to take advantage of opting out of the campaign spending limits by plowing resources into the key early states. The Los Angeles Times' poll suggests real voters won't care about that tactic.

With a new anti-Bush HMO/drug companies spot going up in New Hampshire today, a marshalling of its sometimes-forgotten impressive list of national political supporters, and some new staff changes in the offing, the operative gerund for this campaign for the next two words is "fighting," and that is, surely, the only way they are going to turn things around.

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http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/news/archive/2003/11/20/national1656EST0749.DTL

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His new stump speech accuses President Bush of giving Americans a "raw deal" and promises a "real deal" -- detailed solutions to the nation's problems. Kerry also suggests that front-running rival Howard Dean has offered voters anger, not policy fixes.

On Friday, he takes the next step by offering a blueprint for the first 100 days of a Kerry presidency.

"I want to tell you about who I am, what I'm fighting for, and what -- together -- we can do for this country. I'm looking forward to this fight. And I intend to win this fight. Because I believe there are some things worth fighting for," the Massachusetts senator says in an excerpt of his address to New Hampshire school children.

Kerry is expected to outline legislation, executive orders and other actions he would take to curb special interests, help the middle class and make U.S. foreign policy more open to allies. A mix of old and new initiatives are designed to reintroduce Kerry in New Hampshire, where he trails Dean by double digits in state polls, and strengthen his relatively solid standing in Iowa.

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[Hawkeye-X]

1. That's *assuming* Kerry wins the primary AND the general election

which is highly unlikely thanks to his downward spiral.

:eyes:

[bryant69]

7. On the other hand he hasn't given up

Maybe he can pull it out. it wouldn't be the most unlikely thing ever.

Bryant
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[La_Serpiente]

2. Are you a Kerry supporter?

I have a serious question. What is Kerry's trade policy? I know he voted for the trade bills without the labor and environmental amendments, but did he vote for the amendments itself?

[Feanorcurufinwe]

4. I'm not sure what you mean with your second question.

The soundbite version of Kerry's trade policy is:

Make Trade Work for America. The Bush Administration has neglected to enforce trade laws or respond to the unfair practices of some of our nation's largest trading partners. As President, John Kerry will: order an immediate 120 day top to bottom review of all trade agreements to ensure that foreign nations fully comply with trade agreements they sign with our country; vigorously enforce our trade laws to ensure our workers are not victims of unfair trading practices; insist future trade agreements incorporate within them core labor standards and environmental protections; demand that other countries, such as China, do not manipulate their currencies to gain unfair trade advantages; and help any workers displaced by trade develop new skills and find new jobs.
http://www.johnkerry.com/pressroom/releases/pr_2003_0828.html

I do know that Kerry has talked about using the Jordan-US Free Trade Agreement as a model. This agreement is the first enacted that does include environmental and labor provisions. Is it perfect -- no doubt not. The first try never is perfect.

Under Article 6 of the FTA, the United States and Jordan reaffirm obligations under the International Labor Organization and their obligations under the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and its Follow-Up.

The United States and Jordan agree to not relax domestic labor laws to encourage trade. Additionally, both countries agreed to ensure that laws for labor standards comply with international recognized labor rights. The FTA does not address any new labor laws or commitments.
http://www.jordanusfta.com/overview_labor_en.asp


Article 5 of the FTA addresses the issues of environmental laws. Seeking to protect and preserve the environment, each country affirms that neither will waiver or relax their current environmental laws. Furthermore, the country agrees to “provide for high level of environmental protection and to strive to continue to improve“ their environmental laws.

The United States and Jordan also issued a Joint Statement on Environmental Technical Cooperation. Under the memorandum, the United States and Jordan will establish a Joint Forum on Environmental Technical Cooperation, which will regularly discuss environmental priorities, and to work jointly to enhance levels of environmental protection.
http://www.jordanusfta.com/overview_trade_related_environment_en.asp

On NAFTA, Kerry's amendment would have ensured that foreign investors have no greater rights than US citizens under the US Constitution. It was defeated.
http://www.sierraclub.org/trade/fasttrack/kerry_amendment/

But I don't think that is what you are asking about... could you be more specific?

[sfecap]

3. A case of wishful thinking if I ever saw one...

And the height of arrogance.

Of course what can we expect from Kerry?

BTW...how many more campaign staffers have quit today?

[Feanorcurufinwe]

5. Kerry will win with a positive message, and real plans

for moving our country forward.

[Parche]

6. WHAT

What is so arrogant about someone with a plan to get America
working again, and to get us back as the real country that we
once were, strong, caring, and able.