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Kerry's Rivals Weigh Future in Race

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By Mara Liasson

Published February 12, 2004 at 12:00 AM EST

As Sen. John Kerry continues to rack up wins, his four remaining rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination weigh how long they will stay in the race. Democratic Party insiders say the results of the March 2 contests in 10 states are likely to put pressure on candidates to quit, as the party seeks to finalize its nomination. Hear NPR's Mara Liasson.

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Mara Liasson is a national political correspondent for NPR. Her reports can be heard regularly on NPR's award-winning newsmagazine programs Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Liasson provides extensive coverage of politics and policy from Washington, DC — focusing on the White House and Congress — and also reports on political trends beyond the Beltway.

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