A KERRY MAN: Former Sen. Don Riegle announces his favorite

[Feanorcurufinwe]

The sign outside the Creston VFW Post 3023 invites the public to a steak dinner Saturday. But downstairs in the smoky veteran's hall in Northwest Grand Rapids, former U.S. Sen. Don Riegle had another choice in mind for Saturday: U.S. Sen. John Kerry, the Massachusetts Democrat who is trying to run away with his party's nomination for president.

Riegle was blunt -- sometimes profane -- in his Monday address, calling President Bush "by far the worst president" he can remember.

Riegle said Bush never should have held the office, and said Kerry towers over him in stature and is the best man to beat him.

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On Monday, Kerry received the backing of the Grand Rapids-area labor organization, Friends of Labor, and the Kent County Democratic Black Caucus. That came on the heels of Gov. Jennifer Granholm's endorsement over the weekend.

"We strongly, very, very strongly endorse John Kerry because we feel he's got that presence and ability to win," said Paul Mayhue, president of the black caucus and a Kent County commissioner.

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[Egnever]

1. Who?

And I should care why?

[Feanorcurufinwe]

3. You should only care if you are interested in who wins in Michigan

but I can understand if you've already given up.

[NewYorkerfromMass]

2. Michigan looks good!

I believe the Catholic vote for Kerry will make a huge difference too.

[Feanorcurufinwe]

4. Dean keeps pushing back the date of his 'comeback'

[Monte Carlo]

5. Come on, that's not constructive.

Things changed quickly one way, they can still change quickly back.

[Feanorcurufinwe]

7. Of course things can change quickly.

I won't be letting up on my efforts, that's for sure.

[blm]

6. It's hard to talk about Bush without being somewhat "profane"

isn't it? Heheheh....