07-06-04 - John Kerry has picked former rival John Edwards to be his vice-presidential running mate. The news came in a phone call. Democratic sources say Kerry offered Edwards the number-two spot on the Democratic ticket in a phone call Tuesday morning, and that the North Carolina senator accepted.
Kerry announced his pick by e-mail to supporters, and then will speak at a rally in Pittsburgh. The candidate says he and Edwards will be "fighting for the America we love." He also says they'll be fighting to "give the middle class a voice."
Edwards won only one primary during his run for the presidential nomination, but appealed to thousands of Democratic voters with the positive tone of his campaign.
Some Democrats have feared that Edwards, who has served just one Senate term, lacks the experience in international affairs needed or a war-time candidate. However, aides say Kerry was won over during his search for a running mate by private meetings with Edwards, his performance as a campaign surrogate after the primary fight ended, and pressure from Democratic leaders.
Posted: 5:38 PM - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
