Walz dumps Kerry?
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According to the Mankato Free Press, John Kerry has canceled his participation in a rally in Mankato.
He can't tell a joke, but he can still take the political temperature and his appearing in Minnesota right now is nothing but a huge albatross around any DFL candidate's neck so soon after his gaffe. And I'm sure they know it.
Are you can good at reading between the lines?
Walz communication director Meredith Salsbery said Kerry canceled his visit to keep the focus on the issues and away from Kerry’s comments and McCain’s response.
She wouldn’t comment on whether Walz asked Kerry not to campaign for him, but said the decision was ultimately the senator’s choice.
If Walz didn't ask Kerry to pull out, then a campaign manager answers "no" to that question.
There's certainly a debate on what Kerry said he meant and what others say he meant, but right now John Kerry is radioactive to a candidate in a close race.
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