Kerry Complains About Bush's Effort for the Nation's Seniors

MIKE GLOVER, Associated Press Writer

John Kerry, dismissive of the nation's prescription drug law, argued on Tuesday that President Bush has offered little to help the elderly as the presumptive Democratic nominee looked to boost his wins with a four-state primary sweep.

The nomination locked up last week with the departure of chief rival John Edwards, Kerry focused on his November foe as he traveled from Florida, which joined Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas in voting Tuesday, to Illinois, site of a March 16 primary.

"It must be getting lonely for George Bush," Kerry said in an appearance with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. "It seems he's the last person left in America who actually believes his failed policies will ever work."

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