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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “If I am commander in chief, I won’t just bring to that profound responsibility the perspective of sitting in the Situation Room. I’ll also bring the perspective of someone who’s fought on the front lines.” — Sen. John KERRY, D-Mass.

TODAY’S TRIVIA: In Boston, Democratic Sen. John Kerry’s nickname is “Live Shot,” a reference to his fondness for television cameras. (Source: “CQ’s Politics in America 2004.”)