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the other Republicans because Foley's sup-
port in the House could transfer to him.
"This probably will ultimately get down to
personalities and a good bit of name calling in
the end," he said. "They can't run on issues
because they're all the same place."
Foley took more moderate stances on social
issues such as abortion and gay rights. In May,
he took the unusual step of calling a news con-
ference to denounce a report in a South Florida
alternative newspaper that he is gay.
Foley declined to answer questions about
the subject, saying his sexual preference had
no bearing on his duties as a lawmaker and
charged Democratic activists with trying to
derail his candidacy.
The field of Democrats exploring the race
include: former state Education Commissioner
Betty Castor, U.S. Reps. Peter Deutsch of
Pembroke Pines, Alcee Hastings of Miramar,
Allen Boyd of Monticello, and Miami-Dade
Mayor Alex Penelas. None of the Democrats
plan to challenge Graham if he runs for re-elec-
tion.
The Senate seat in Florida is one of four
Southern races that the Republicans have tar-
geted in their effort to increase their slim
majority. The GOP holds a 51-48 advantage
with one independent who leans Democratic.
The Republicans hope to capture open
Senate seats in Georgia and South Carolina,
and challenge in North Carolina, where Sen.
John Edwards, like Graham, is seeking the
presidency.
Foley had aggressively lined up financial
support in recent months, raising $3.1 million
through the end of June. He had $2.8 million in
cash on hand, giving him a significant cam-
paign war chest. McCollum had raised about
$670,000 through last month while Byrd and
Webster were in the early stages of their cam-
paigns.
While Graham pursued the presidency,
Foley accused the three-term senator of veer-
ing to the left in recent months by opposing a
plan in Congress to provide a prescription
drug plan for the elderly and supporting a
Democratic filibuster against Miguel Estrada,
who would have become the first Hispanic on
the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of
Columbia if confirmed by the Senate. Estrada
Gay Marine reservist convicted of AWOL
By Doug Simpson
Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS — A gay Marine reservist
convicted of leaving his unit for 47 days with-
out permission will formally request that his
six-month prison sentence be reduced, his
lawyer said Sunday.
Steve Collier, lawyer for Lance Cpl.
Stephen Funk, also said another part of the
sentence is too severe: a bad conduct dis-
charge, which means Funk will lose all his mil-
itary benefits. Collier said he will request that
Funk receive a normal discharge and a prison
term of 47 days.
"It would not be unheard of for that to be
the punishment in a typical unauthorized
absence case," Collier said.
A jury of four Marines found Funk guilty of
unauthorized absence and innocent of a more
serious charge: desertion with intent to shirk
important duty. Along with the prison term
and discharge, they also recommended that he
be demoted to private, the Marines' lowest
rank, and his pay be docked by two-thirds
during his incarceration.
Collier said he will submit a formal clemen-
cy request to Lt. Gen. Dennis M. McCarthy,
commander of the Marine reserves, who has
authority to accept or reduce the sentence.
Funk was held in the New Orleans jail
Sunday and would likely be transported to a
military prison on Monday, Collier said. The
prison has not been determined, the Marines
said.
Funk will receive his discharge when he's
released from prison.
Marine prosecutors accused Funk, 21, of
being absent wfiile his San Jose, Calif.-based
unit was mobilized Feb. 13 to load ships and
cargo planes bound for the Middle East.
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