Ex-Senator (Cleland) Rejoins a Battle as He Campaigns for Kerry

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 — Before he lost his Senate seat, before his entire world seemed to collapse around him, Max Cleland would have had little reason to go to a forlorn union hall, way out in Wisconsin's dairy country.

Yet there he was last week, a biography of John Kerry tucked under his arm and a "Veterans for Kerry" bumper sticker on his wheelchair, talking to a room that had more folding chairs than people.

Mr. Cleland, a former Georgia senator who lost both legs and an arm in the Vietnam War, was hustling votes for Mr. Kerry, his fellow Vietnam veteran and the man he calls "my brother." Suddenly, a young man in blue jeans and a purple shirt burst into the conversation, spilling forth a tale of rage and suffering after the Persian Gulf war of 1991.

"I just want to give you a hug," Mr. Cleland said, reaching his stubby right arm and his intact left one around the man's neck. "I love you, brother."

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Democrats are delighted.

"I hope Max is getting some sweet revenge," said Senator Tom Daschle of South Dakota, the Democratic leader.

But Mr. Cleland, who said his 2002 loss was so devastating he was undergoing treatment for depression, insisted that he is not seeking retribution. He is, he said, seeking only healing.

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And ALL of the great men and women.

go get 'em Max!

:kick:

Gee we have the heroes, the ideas and compassion. They have Dick Cheney.

Glad to see that he's in a fighting mood. He has every reason to get his piece of revenge against the GOP.

Sonia

You are too good for our home state.

8^)

What has come over them?

Isn't it great to see Max Cleland back in action? I will NEVER forgive the Republicans for what they did and are STILL trying to do to this fine man.

"adams apple" coulter and him in the same room after "she?" dared to question his patriotism. I hope he tears them ALL a new one.