Posted on 11/01/2004 8:08:39 AM PST by NewMediaFan
(CBS) Democrat John Kerry's campaign staff was steamed by an on-air wisecrack by Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto.
Cavuto, who has contributed money to President Bush, suggested that Osama bin Laden was wearing a Kerry button. The Fox anchor made the crack Friday following the broadcast of the terror chief's videotaped message to the American people.
When one of Cavuto's guests said that the bin Laden tape was not an endorsement of Kerry, the anchor remarked: "He's all but doing that. I thought I saw a button."
The Boston Globe reported that Kerry aide John Sasso threatened to kick a Fox producer off the Democrat's campaign plane unless an apology was forthcoming. But cooler heads prevailed and the threat to bounce the producer was dropped.
"It was an outrageous comment that should never been made, at a time when America's national security is at stake," Kerry spokeswoman Stephaine Cutter told the Globe.
Fox spokesman Paul Schur told the Washington Post that, "the matter has been resolved and we continue to travel with Kerry."
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Cavuto is more a commentator than a news anchor.
Oddly, this story was posted here yesterday, and then pulled within minutes. And with no explanation. I searched the title and didn't find a duplicate.
Way to go Neil!
i wished they would kicked the fox reporter off the plane it would have blown up in their face
The ultimate hypocrisy, coming from CBS.
Neil was just voicing the opinion of what most of America thinks anyway...CBS is just out of touch with the average voter!
Interesting that they are more angry at Cavuto than they are at Osama.
Someone call a whaaabulence.
Wow. I can't find the words to describe this. Ironic doesn't quite get to the point.
Kerry folks are mad at this? I thought it was pretty funny. I guess the truth hurts.
Well if Bin had had a Kerry Button, I bet he would have been wearing it.
watch FNC drop Cavuto now. they are morphing into CNN.
I think it's safe to say that Cavuto can kiss any access he might have had from a Kerry administration goodbye.
Fraudulent Memos Explosives that werent there and they get upset over a 1 second blurb. Are these people nuts? They sued to get Stolen valor banned while they praised Fahrenheit 911.
Kicking a Fox reporter off the plane would have been great.
CBS and Kerry and the whole Dem party can kiss where the sun dont shine.
Perhaps SeeBS is behind the curve on this story. There actually were some memos which were authenticated by some sources which clearly state that UBL is for Kerry.
MEMO
FROM: OSAMA
TO: LOCAL AL QAEDA HACKS
DATE: ASAP
Immediately put into motion our plan to support Kerry. But be like me and remove your Kerry button before appearing on the telly.
Happy Birthday! (one day early)
I recall Cavuto taking heat for wearing the US flag pin
on his lapel after 9/11.
I love Cavuto and his remark is delicious!
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