Swift boat co-author ponders Senate bid

United Press International ^ | January 25, 2005 | UPI

[PDR]

BOSTON, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- The co-author of a book accusing Democratic presidential nominee John F. Kerry of embellishing his war record plans to run against him for U.S. Senate.

Jerome Corsi, who, with retired Navy Lt. John O'Neill, is credited as the co-author of "Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry," said he plans to move to Massachusetts later this year as the first step in his 2008 campaign for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Kerry.

"I'm going to do it," Corsi said. "I've got serious political aspirations now."

The book, described by Publishers Weekly as a "heated critique" of Kerry's military record and anti-war activities, spent weeks as a best seller and is credited with causing considerable damage to Kerry's presidential aspirations.

Corsi, who currently lives in New Jersey, said he would prefer to run as the Republican but, if party leaders chose not to get behind his candidacy, he would run as an independent.

Kerry spokesman David Wade declined to comment, the Boston Herald said Tuesday, saying the senator was focused on his work.

[orionblamblam]

Interesting. Won't work, but interesting.

[Maynerd]

The man is on a mission.

[Wheee The People]

Heck I'd move to Massachusetts (shudder)just to vote for him:-)

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

PING!!!

[seppel]

Mass. is too lib, plus old family structures, like EU.

[sinanju]

There might be an opening. It's looking like Corzine is fixing to buy the NJ governorship in '08. Any NJ'rs know who the current republican front runners are? I'm given to understand the New Jersey repub party is sufficiently moribund that an energetic individual with some name recognition could concievably step right in.

[Phantom Lord]

Heck I'd move to Massachusetts (shudder)just to vote for him:-)

Since when have you had to actually live somewhere (or even be alive) to vote in an election?

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

Should make for a fun campaign. I can't wait to watch the fireworks.

[WildTurkey]

Jerome Corsi, who, with retired Navy Lt. John O'Neill, is credited as the co-author of "Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry," said he plans to move to Massachusetts later this year as the first step in his 2008 campaign for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Kerry. "I'm going to do it," Corsi said. "I've got serious political aspirations now."

Probably long odds but will make for great TV and should get some national coverage! Just to have him tailing Kerry is worth it.

[Temple Owl]

Have faith! Let's work to make the fine state of Massachusetts a RED one.

[bayourod]

Is Corsi the one who got a lot of flak for posting on FR?

[Do not dub me shapka broham]

I think that Doug Forrester and Bret Schundler are the only two candidates who are committed to running, at the moment.

The race is probably going to get significantly more crowded as the year wears on.

[Do not dub me shapka broham]

Yea.

[Ooh-Ah]

Sounds like Kerry's worst nightmare. But... I hope it doesn't stop someone who has a real chance.

[Antoninus]

As a fellow freeper often says, "Just damn."

[xzins]

Sen Corsi....I like it.

But O'Neil would be much more formidable an opponent. He's one cool cookie on camera.

[Non-Sequitur]

"I'm going to do it," Corsi said. "I've got serious political aspirations now."

He's got serious delusions of grandeur.

[demlosers]

Newsmax: "'Unfit' Author Corsi to Run vs. Kerry"

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1328206/posts

[BulletBobCo]

I'd love to see that debate.

[Destro]

No debate will happen - Corsi will be called an anti-semite and anti-catholic based on statements he made on here (fair or not) and in Mass. that is a death sentence for elective office.

[bayourod]

Then let that be a lesson to you. If you ever plan to run for President, watch what you post on FR.

[SunkenCiv]

he plans to move to Massachusetts later this year as the first step in his 2008 campaign for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Kerry

Laughingstock alert. Love what Corsi did before, but this is dopey, and his candidacy will be ridiculed out of existence. Of course, he may try to raise money throughout the country, but until there are term limits, or the Grim Reaper gets off his ass, Kerry and Kennedy will continue to run, and continue to be reelected by "the state that has never failed to elect a Kennedy, no matter how many women they kill or rape."

[Do not dub me shapka broham]

See, Cacique.

I told you that those incendiary comments, posted to FreeRepublic, would doom your presidential exploratory committee.

[AuH2ORepublican]

Given that Governor Romney is unlikely to run against Kerry in the 2008 Senate race, Corsi would be as good a candidate as any. In ultraliberal Massachusetts, our only chance of beating Kerry is to let voters see that Kerry is a traitor to his country.

[adam_az]

Are you collecting funds for an exploratory campaign yet?

[Carling]

You're absolutely correct. There is no way this will work and it will also make Corsi's 'colorful' postings here on FR a national issue that could work to discredit the SwiftVets.

I don't like this at all. There have to be better candidates that would be willing to run on this platform. Corsi would get creamed and would also call attention to himself, which isn't the best of scenarios for the SwiftVets.

[MCHawking]

Once you moved here, you wouldn't want to leave. Boston is a jewel.

[traviskicks]

well heck, if he's not qualified to be president he shouldn't be qualified to be a senator. Especially on that Foreign Relations Committee!!!!!!!!!!!!

John Kerry's Foreign Policy
http://www.neoperspectives.com/johnkerry.htm

[SunkenCiv]

I'm sure it's already happened, but this will give it new life.

[GretchenM]

Must make Kerry wince at least a little bit knowing Corsi is going to be in the neighborhood and breathing down his neck.

I like that.

[William of Orange]

me too :-)

[CedarDave]

Then let that be a lesson to you. If you ever plan to run for President, watch what you post on FR.

At least don't use your real name!!

[CedarDave]

Kerry spokesman David Wade declined to comment, the Boston Herald said Tuesday, saying the senator was focused on his work.

Best laugh of the day!!

[Seadog Bytes]

...ping
Just saw this...

[Seadog Bytes]

Thanks for the ping!

[MeekOneGOP]

Thanks. :^D

bump!

[Ciexyz]

I will be most willing to contribute to Corsi's campaign.

[Ciexyz]

What did Corsi say that could be considered anti-Semitic and anti-Catholic? Please elaborate.

[Destro]

Please understand I am going from memory and speaking about how others may twist his words around. I will google up what is claimed he said - cool?

[Destro]

Please understand I am going from memory and speaking about how others may twist his words around. I will google up what is claimed he said - cool?

Found it:

Check out the incredible anti-Semitism of Jerome R. Corsi, PhD, the co-author of Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry

Corsi has admitted to posting under the handle "jrlc" at FreeRepublic.com from whence these hate-filled statements come. From "Media Matters for America" [via Kevin Drum]:

• Corsi on "John F*ing Commie Kerry": "After he married TerRAHsa, didn't John Kerry begin practicing Judiasm? He also has paternal grandparents that were Jewish. What religion is John Kerry?" (There goes the Jewish vote)

• Corsi on Islam: "a worthless, dangerous Satanic religion" (I agree with that one-but not exaclty senatorial vocabulary)

• Corsi on Catholicism: "Boy buggering in both Islam and Catholicism is okay with the Pope as long as it isn't reported by the liberal press" (I don't agree with that one and won't win over Boston's Catholic Irish and Italians and Spanish, etc.)

• Corsi on Muslims: "RAGHEADS are Boy-Bumpers as clearly as they are Women-Haters -- it all goes together" (Not exactly senatorial vocabulary)