Cheney Derides Kerry’s ‘Bold Talk’
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MEDFORD, N.J. – Vice President Cheney hammered away at familiar themes yesterday, portraying Senator Kerry as indecisive in a speech to a couple of thousand Republican faithful.
“You occasionally hear some bold talk from him, but it cannot override a 30-year record of coming down on the wrong side of nearly every major national security issue,” Mr. Cheney said.
More than his words, Mr. Cheney’s presence made it clear that New Jersey, which has voted Democratic in the last three presidential elections, is seen as being up for grabs November 2.
“As Election Day draws nearer, one thing that’s been very clear in this state is New Jersey’s moving toward a Bush-Cheney victory,” Mr. Cheney, with his wife by his side, told supporters gathered in a Burlington County high school gym.
President Bush and Senator Kerry have been campaigning heavily in other states, but New Jersey is increasingly getting attention from high-ranking members of both political parties. In addition to Mr. Cheney, first lady Laura Bush and Mayor Giuliani have stumped for Mr. Bush in New Jersey in recent weeks. The Democratic vice presidential candidate, Senator Edwards, has been to the state twice. His wife, Elizabeth Edwards, was to appear in East Brunswick last night.
