Maine Democrats step into spotlight

Maine Democrats step into spotlight
Saturday February 07, 2004
By FRANCIS X. QUINN
Associated Press Writer
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Backers of John Kerry hope to capitalize on the momentum generated by his front-runner status while the forces of Howard Dean count on residual strength from early in-state organizing as Maine Democrats head to municipal caucuses Sunday to declare their presidential preference.

Tallies designed to award 24 national delegates are slated around the state, with some gatherings not expected to report results until at least early evening.

Handicappers give longshot Dennis Kucinich a chance to cash in on anti-establishment disaffection that has propelled back-of-the-pack candidates toward the top in Maine in the past.

Concentrating elsewhere in the national campaign, John Edwards and Wesley Clark are even more unpredictable presences.
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