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Wednesday, December 01, 2004

Kerry Plans "Thank You" Visit to New Hampshire

WASHINGTON - Defeated Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John F. Kerry [related, bio] plans to visit New Hampshire this weekend to thank supporters - a visit that could stoke speculation about his 2008 plans.

However, Kerry (D-Mass.) aides yesterday downplayed the Saturday trip to Manchester, N.H., saying it was solely an opportunity for the Bay State senator to meet privately with volunteers who worked hard on his unsuccessful 2004 White House bid.

``It's doing the work of thanking people,'' said Kerry spokesman David Wade. ``It's the kind of thing that too many politicians forget to do.'' The press will not be invited, Wade said.

Kerry aides insisted the senator was not seeking to fuel speculation about his political future with the visit to the Granite State, which hosts the nation's first primary.

``It's got nothing to do with 2008,'' Wade said.

Kerry has expressed his hope to remain a major voice in the Democratic Party. Some supporters, including his brother Cam, have said it is possible he could run again for president in 2008. While Kerry has not ruled out such a run, most political analysts consider a Kerry 2008 presidential candidacy highly unlikely.

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