John Kerry
Democratic Candidate For President
Running Mate: John Edwards John Kerry for President519 C Street, Northeast
Washington, DC 20002
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Personal Profile
- Birthdate: Dec. 11, 1943
Birthplace: Denver
Family: married (read Teresa Heinz Kerry's Biography), two children, three step-children
Religion: Catholic
Occupations: First Assist. District Attorney, Middlesex County, MA, 1977-1982; Attorney, Admitted Massachusetts Bar, 1976; Lieutenant, United States Navy, 1966-1970: received Silver Star, Bronze Star, 3 Purple Hearts, 2 Presidential Unit Citations and a National Defense Medal
Education: JD, Boston College Law School, 1976; BA, Political Science, Yale University, 1966
Books: "A Call to Service: My Vision for a Better America" by John Kerry, Oct. 2003
Description: Kerry describes his positions on education reform to health care, foreign policy and civil liberties as well as describing his own life.
"The New War : The Web of Crime That Threatens America's Security" by John Kerry, June 1998
Description: Kerry pulls together information he gathered as chairman and ranking Democrat on the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Narcotics, and International Operations.
Political Profile
| 1984-present | United States Senator |
| 1983-1985 | Lt. Governor of Massachusetts |
| 1972 | Seeks Democratic Nomination for U.S. Representative |
Candidates for president must file campaign finance reports with the Federal Election Commission on a quarterly basis.
Campaign Finances: Total Money Raised
| George W. Bush (Republican) | |
| John Kerry (Democrat) | |
| Ralph Nader (Independent) | |
| Michael Badnarik (Libertarian) | |
| Michael Petoutka (Ind.) | |
| David Cobb (Ind.) |
Campaign Finances: Total Money Spent
| George W. Bush (Republican) | |
| John Kerry (Democrat) | |
| Ralph Nader (Independent) | |
| Michael Badnarik (Libertarian) | |
| Michael Petoutka (Ind.) | |
| David Cobb (Ind.) |
Campaign Finances: Total Money On Hand
| John Kerry (Democrat) | |
| George W. Bush (Republican) | |
| Ralph Nader (Independent) | |
| Michael Badnarik (Libertarian) | |
| Michael Petoutka (Ind.) | |
| David Cobb (Ind.) |
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