Bumper sticker said inappropriate

LOUISVILLE -- A Republican lawmaker says it was inappropriate for a GOP office to display a bumper sticker declaring: "Kerry is bin Laden's Man. Bush is Mine." Kentucky Representative Anne Northup said she found out about the stickers over the weekend and doesn't want any more distributed. Jefferson County GOP chairman Jack Richardson IV said the stickers were so popular that GOP headquarters ran out Friday. He won't distribute more, but is trying to locate their source for those who want them. A spokesman for the Kerry campaign previously called on GOP lawmakers to condemn the sticker. (AP)

Colorado
Edwards's brother pleads not guiltyDENVER -- The brother of Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards pleaded not guilty yesterday to a 10-year-old charge of driving under the influence and was released on $5,000 bail pending trial. Wesley Blake Edwards was allowed to return to his home in Fuquay-Varina, N.C., said a spokesman for the Arapahoe County district attorney's office. Edwards, 39, an electrician, was arrested on Nov. 4, 1993, on suspicion of driving under the influence, careless driving, and driving without insurance. A warrant was issued Jan. 6, 1994, after he failed to appear in court. (AP)

Michigan
Nader accepts GOP signatures after all
LANSING -- In an about face, Ralph Nader decided yesterday to accept thousands of petition signatures collected by Michigan Republicans if that is the only way he can qualify for the state's presidential ballot. Last Thursday, Michigan Republican Party officials submitted 43,000 signatures -- far more than the 30,000 needed -- to ensure Nader could appear on the ballot as an independent. Republicans began collecting signatures after it appeared that Nader might not get on the ballot. Nader's campaign had turned in about 5,400 signatures. Nader spokesman Kevin Zeese said last week the campaign would refuse the GOP signatures. (AP)