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Here is the rest of the Carnahan story......from the St. Louis Post Dispatch.....

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Missouri Sen. Jean Carnahan apologized Wednesday for commenting that the White House ``can't get Osama bin Laden, so they're going to get me.''

Made Sunday at a Democratic luncheon in Clay County, Mo., Mrs. Carnahan's remarks were greeted with laughter and applause: ``I'm the No. 1 target of the White House. They can't get Osama bin Laden, so they're going to get me.''

CNN aired the comments Tuesday during a story on her campaign. Republicans immediately accused Mrs. Carnahan of making light of the war on terrorism.

Missouri Republican Party chairwoman Ann Wagner called the comment ``despicable;'' Republican National Committee chairman Mark Racicot called it ``unusually odd and inappropriate,'' and Republican Senate challenger Jim Talent said: ``I'm sure Mrs. Carnahan didn't mean to say what she said'' and that ``most Missourians would accept a quick apology.''

In a statement issued Wednesday, Mrs. Carnahan said: ``I understand that some people may have been offended by my comment. I certainly did not intend that, and I offer my apologies. I have been and continue to be a strong supporter of the president's efforts to fight terrorism.

``In fact, my comment was born out of a bit of frustration that I have supported this president on several of his top initiatives, including his defense budget and his tax cuts, yet the White House is still very focused on defeating me,'' she said.

AP-CS-10-16-02 1449EDT

"Me, me, me, I'm the poor victim." I've seen this before, but this time, I think she's really stepped into it.....