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John Kerry
Massachusetts Senator John Kerry has sent out a fundraising letter on behalf of fellow Democrat Diane Denish. Members of the same party often try to help each other out, but there’s a special significance to this move. Kerry specifically mentions Bob Perry, the Texas man who funded the 2004 “Swift Boat” campaign.
Perry donated nearly half a million dollars to Denish’s Republican opponent, Susana Martinez. Excerpts from the letter follow.
Dear Friend,
High unemployment, the worst economy in a generation and record deficits – these are just some of the gifts left to us by George W. Bush. But just when you thought he was gone for good, his biggest and most infamous supporters are back – and they’re trying to buy the Governor’s race for the Republicans in New Mexico.
You may not have heard of Bob Perry, but he’s a big developer from Texas. He helped bankroll some of the most tasteless, shameful ads in campaign history – including those “Swift Boat” ads back in 2004. Now Perry is back at it and has given Republican candidate Susana Martinez a whopping $450,000 to attack the character of Democrat Diane Denish.
Yes, you read that correctly: $450,000, and there’s more where that came from.
Kerry, who called Denish a personal friend and thanked the Lt. Gov. for her support of his presidential campaign, went on to ask for donations to Denish so she can “fight against the vicious rightwing hatchet-men.”
