Kerry to NAACP: I won't divide U.S. 'by race or riches'
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
PHILADELPHIA — Democrat John Kerry accused President Bush on Thursday of dividing America by race and riches, taking advantage of a White House feud with the NAACP to declare himself a leader of “all of the people.”
With the president refusing to address the partisan civil rights group, the Democratic presidential candidate said Bush “may be too busy to talk to you, but I have news for you: he’s going to have plenty of time after Nov. 2,” which is Election Day.
Bush skipped the annual convention to protest the NAACP’s criticism of his policies, but will address another influential black organization, the Urban League, next week.
"The current leadership of the NAACP has clearly crossed the line in partisanship and civility, making it impossible to have a constructive dialogue,” White House spokesman Dan Bartlett said.
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