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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry on Tuesday selected former rival John Edwards to be his running mate, calling the wealthy former trial lawyer and rookie senator a man who showed "guts and determination and political skills" in his unsuccessful race against Kerry for the party's nomination.
As Kerry made the announcement at a rally in Pittsburgh, a huge crowd of supporters burst into applause, waving handmade signs that mixed with professionally printed "Kerry-Edwards" signs kept under wraps until the last minute.See the full content of this document
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Kerry Picks Edwards to Be Running Mate
"I trust that met with your approval," Kerry said with a smile. A banner unfurled behind him; it read, "Kerry-Edwards. A stronger America."
As he wrapped up his remarks - a vintage Kerry stump speech laced with a few descriptions of Edwards - Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" played, a reference to the first name they share.By selecting Edwards, Kerry went with the smooth-talking Southern populist over more seasoned politicians in hopes of injecting vigor and small-to...See the full content of this document
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