Is Kerry a Dukakis2?

Let’s hope the Democrats select Howard Dean at their caucuses tomorrow in Washington State. Let’s select the guy with the best potential to beat Bush. And let’s hope we get a Cajun primary from our St

By John Servais · Fri Feb 6, 2004

Topics: Washington state, Elections

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Let's hope the Democrats select Howard Dean at their caucuses tomorrow in Washington State. Let's select the guy with the best potential to beat Bush. And let's hope we get a Cajun primary from our State Legislature for the future.

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