Kerry And Edwards Reject "Liberal" Label

Don’t use the “L” word around Democratic Presidential candidate John Kerry or his runningmate, John Edwards. Kerry sees no validity in Republican accusations that he’s a liberal. He says Republcians are just throwing labels around instead of focusing on the issues. Kerry, a senator from Massachusetts, and runningmate John Edwards gave a limited number of news media interviews after their Jefferson City appearance. Edwards, a North Carolina Senator, bristles at suggestions that his voting record indicates he’s a liberal. He says he is in the mainstream among the Democratic Party. And Kerry responds that his record shows support for a balanced budget and a strong defense. He adds his campaign has emphasized improving schools, making health care available to all and creating jobs.