Kerryism of the Day
The senator's caveats and curlicues.
What did he say?
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Question: Are you already thinking about a contested-state strategy?
[1] But I'm not thinking about it because of the contested state issue. I'm thinking about it because I want to guarantee that every vote is counted in America.
Kerry version:
"Yes. But I'm not thinking about it because of the contested state issue. I'm thinking about it because I want to guarantee that every vote is counted in America."
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