There's the John Kerry-as-elder-statesman e-mail.
Today we're closer than ever to passing a federal hate crimes law that includes sexual orientation and gender identity - the Matthew Shepard Act. I've supported this effort from the start because it's the right thing to do.
But we're not there yet. We haven't yet, as we committed to do that night, insured that "the lesson of Matthew Shepard is not forgotten." Right now, my colleagues in the Senate are being barraged with calls and emails from anti-gay groups. It's horrifying that the right wing would pick this of all issues to be against - but it's happening.
Urge your Senators to vote YES on the Matthew Shepard Act.
Then there's the John Kerry-I-still-have-to-raise-money e-mail.
Hello David,
I know you receive too many emails from politicians asking for money, especially this time of year. But I wish like hell there was a way to convey that this really is different. This week, Tom Daschle encouraged you to help our friend Senator Tim Johnson on his road back to the Senate (in case you missed it, I'm including his message below).
Then there's the John Kerry-not-a-politician-just-thought-you-might-want-to-help e-mail.
The money raised will go to the Jimmy Fund. Anyone who grows up in New England knows all about the Jimmy Fund. As a New Englander, I still remember those photos in the newspaper and those ads between innings -- the images of our heroes Ted Williams and Yaz asking each of us to pitch in to help children struggling to beat cancer. There's a reason The Jimmy Fund sign is there on The Green Monster in Fenway Park, a fact which will be brought home to all of us in Red Sox Nation when Jon Lester pitches from the Fenway mound for the first time very soon on his own courageous comeback journey. This is an outstanding charity that has done decades of important work, and last year this race represented a full 50% of the income of the Jimmy Fund. So this is a very important event for a cornerstone organization in our fight against cancer.
Please help me support the Jimmy Fund.
Of course, I still receive these e-mails for the rare gem like this.
I've worn a yellow "Live Strong" bracelet since I was given my first one at a rally in Sioux City, Iowa by a woman I will never forget. It's a reminder to me of how lucky I am, and how much more work we need to do.the man is still proud of his LiveStrong bracelet. He's just a lovable dork after all.
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The first Livestrong bracelet I saw was John Kerry's. Kerry and Edwards did a rally in Bowling Green, Ohio around August 1, 2004. (It was the first campaign stop after the dem convention, so about a day after whatever day that ended.) I was up close to the stage and trying to figure out what the hell that was on his wrist. It was pretty hot day, so I figured they had maybe stopped off at a water park on the way, and Kerry was keeping his wristband on in case they went back that way.
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