Kerry's campaign in Wisconsin had been publicizing a ''Tour of Honor'' featuring Harkin and former Sen. Max Cleland. The Iowa senator was to speak in Eau Claire Thursday but withdrew for ''logistical reasons,'' said Lesley Sillaman of Kerry's Wisconsin campaign.The rest of the article suggests it was because of the "uncivil tone" ole Tom took towards Vice President Dick Cheney. Yeah, I'm sure this had nothing to do with it.
She denied that Harkin was ''pulled from the lineup.''
Monday, August 23, 2004
Senator Harkin spanked, sent to room
Dems deny Harkin pulled from stump: