But according to the Associated Press, the focus soon turned to the future when Teresa announced, "Whoever's up in '08 will not be running against the president, which is a blessing."

That's when the crowd erupted with chants of Kerry's name.

Shifting into campaign mode, the Massachusetts Democrat said, "If they want to talk about values, let's talk about them," arguing that the real values are good-paying jobs and health care.

He made no reference, however, to his proposal for a new Cabinet-level agency to be called "Department of Wellness," an idea first floated by Mrs. Heinz last winter.

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