May 31, 2003 — At this weekend's gathering of Democratic party hopefuls in Lake Placid, former Vermont Governor Howard Dean was definitely the "hometown" favorite. He brought with him large group of supporters, who waved banners and cheered his speech. Here's an excerpt of his statements.  Go to full article

May 31, 2003 — Former Senator and presidential candidate George McGovern appeared at this weekend's gathering of Democratic party hopefuls. McGovern is now an activist and an author, working to reduce hunger in the world. He spoke eloquently about farmers who face hard times. Here's an excerpt of his statements.  Go to full article

May 31, 2003 — Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich hopes to win the Democratic party's progressive wing. His rural policy would focus on battling corporate agriculture. Kucinich says he would win back Green party voters lost to Ralph Nader in 2000. Kucinich spoke with reporters over the weekend while in Lake Placid.  Go to full article

May 31, 2003 — Massachusetts Senator John Kerry also hopes to carry the Democratic Party standard into the 2004 presidential campaign. In his appearance before a rural Democrats gathering...  Go to full article