U.S. Senator John Kerry throws his arms in the air at the conclusion of his
speech formally announcing his campaign for the 2004 U.S. Democratic
presidential nomination at a rally September 2, 2003 in Mount Pleasant,
South Carolina. Once considered the front runner in the crowded pack of
candidates vying to challenge President Bush, Kerry now faces a substantial
challenge from former Vermont Governor Howard Dean. REUTERS/Jim Bourg
PP03090029

JRB