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Article: KERRY WINS NEVADA AND D.C. CAUCUSES THE ROUT KEPT THE DEMOCRATIC FRONT-RUNNER'S HEAD OF STEAM GOING AS THE CANDIDATES BATTLED FOR THE WISCONSIN PRIMARY TUESDAY.(FRONT)
- Article from:
- The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
- Article date:
- February 15, 2004
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Byline: Calvin Woodward Associated Press
Democratic presidential front-runner John Kerry scored victories east and west Saturday, swamping his rivals in Nevada and the District of Columbia caucuses to build his advantage in delegates needed for the nomination. His opponents pinned their hopes on the coming Wisconsin primary to try to slow him down.
Kerry, the only candidate to campaign in Nevada, easily outdistanced Howard Dean in second place, for a Valentine's Day win that unexpectedly drew thousands of people to the party's meetings and surprised officials who saw far less enthusiasm four years ago.
Kerry also more than doubled his nearest ...