Still Fighting the Good Fight
Friday, March 2, 2007; Page A12
I strongly object to a Democratic consultant's assertion in "Al Gore, Rock Star" [front page, Feb. 25] that past presidential nominees, particularly Sen. John F. Kerry (D-Mass.), are considered "pariahs."
John Kerry and Al Gore chose different ways to spend their post-candidacy years. Mr. Kerry returned to the Senate as a leading voice on ending the war and fought until President Bush signed into law a Military Family Bill of Rights to honor our veterans and their families. Mr. Kerry gave away more than $14 million and campaigned for Democrats in 35 states last year to help give Democrats their majority in Congress. Now, Mr. Kerry and his wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, are launching a book on how we can all help to address today's environmental challenges.
We should applaud Mr. Kerry's efforts and note his example, as well as Mr. Gore's actions, on how former presidential nominees can play a significant role in public policy.
MAX CLELAND
Arlington
The writer is a former U.S. senator from Georgia.
