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Roemer, a Catholic, is not a typical Kerry candidate, however. In the past, he has taken solid pro-life positions against abortion, a Kerry and even a DNC no-no. But some inside the DNC think a Roemer candidacy may be just what the party needs. "All of a sudden we look a lot more big-tent and less bought off by organized labor and NARAL," says a DNC delegate in Florida. "He appears to be far more sensible than Howard Dean."

Roemer has geography playing in his favor as well -- a solid Midwesterner, he also has a Southern connection: his wife is the daughter of retired Senator Bennett Johnston of Louisiana.

Roemer, while not favored to win the DNC slot, is now considered one of the top tier candidates for the job.

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