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Kerry Wins Primaries in Virginia and Tennessee

By Michele Norris, David Welna, Greg Allen

Published February 9, 2004 at 9:00 PM PST

This story was published more than 21 years ago.

Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts wins his first presidential contests in the South, soundly defeating Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina in Virginia and Tennessee. Retired Gen. Wesley Clark is a distant third in both states. Hear NPR's Michele Norris, NPR's David Welna and NPR's Greg Allen.

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David Welna

David Welna is NPR's national security correspondent.

Greg Allen

As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent.

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