Former conservative NH GOP Sen. Bob Smith endorses Kerry

[jfern]

This is the guy who left the Republican party at one point because it was too liberal. He currently lives in Florida.


As someone who worked with you daily for 12 years as a United States Senator, I am acutely conscious of the fact that we disagree on many important issues. Despite our differences, you have always been willing to engage in constructive debate in an effort to forge sound public policy.

I deeply respect your commitment to our nation and your patriotism which, I believe, was forged when you-like I-proudly wore the uniform of the United States Navy in Viet Nam...

Because of the courage and character you demonstrated in Vietnam, I believe you when you say that you'll do a better job than President Bush to win the peace in Iraq, as well as to win the war against terrorism.

President Bush has failed to restrain federal spending, sending our deficit spinning into the stratosphere. I well remember that you were one of a handful of Democrats who crossed the aisle to forge a bipartisan coalition in the Senate to balance the federal budget <...>

John, for each of these reasons I believe President Bush has failed our country and my party. Accordingly, I want you to know that when I go into the booth next Tuesday I am going to cast my vote for you. So will my wife, Mary Jo, and all three of my children: Jason, Bobby and Jenny.

Moreover, I will do all that I can to encourage my friends in New Hampshire and Florida to join me in supporting you.



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2004/10/29/13145/365

[KT2000]

1. This is heartwarming

and I hope he has a lot of friends.

[lebkuchen]

2. He was the guy who drove Elian Gonzales' "relatives" all over Maryland

to try to get them in to see Elian after he'd been reunited with his father.

The guy is a looney.

[redstateblues]

5. We'll Take His Vote Even Tho He Is A Nutburger

[Justice]

3. I spoke with the Kerry Campaign Office in NH yesterday about this

Pretty amazing for this guy to endorse Kerry. He still has strong support in NH.

[ochazuke]

4. So, we can count on New Hampshire?

Considering the population, Sen. Smith and his family alone should be like 0.2 percent.

Seriously, NH conservatives aren't so much of the fundamentalist variety, I guess. I mean, they aren't in the Bubble like most of Middle America.