Kerry Aides: Secret Service Discussions Beginning ('04 Fall Campaign)

Boston Globe ^ | February 11, 2004 | Healy

[irgn]

John Kerry's aides say they have begun talking to the Secret Service about protection for the Democratic nomination frontrunner.

(Healy, Boston Globe 2/11)

[Mo1]

John Kerry's aides say they have begun talking to the Secret Service about protection for the Democratic nomination frontrunner

Though I realize with the help of the media .. he'll be the Dem Candidate

But isn't this jumping head just a bit??

[dead]

Both mistook him for celebrity actor Fred Gwynne.

[irgn]

I think the Secret Service likes to plan these things ahead of time.

There have already been discussions of Monsieur Kerry taking two overseas diplomatic trips this summer..

[Mo1]

See how many we've snagged in just half a day?? Heheheheh

As important as it is to catch the trolls .. we also need to remind ourselves, not to scare off any new good freepers

My thinking is .. if they are a troll .. give them enough rope and they'll hang themselves

[mass55th]

Why can't he just carry his M16?

[EggsAckley]

True, and thus far, today, they have.

[Mo1]

Yes I heard about those trips .. one with Tony Blair and Chric if I recall correctly

[Mo1]

OK .. thanks for the info .. just need to be careful sometimes :0)

[Cobra64]

Lurch wants CIA protection? Why doesn't he just buy a Glock and get a CCW permit? It'd save the taxpayers a lot of money..... oh well, it was just a thought.

[B-bone]

LOL

[mystery-ak]

That's my thinking...why can't this big strong war hero with a chest full of medals protect himself and save us taxpayers a little money....

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

Here is the OFFICIAL information from the Secret Service's own website:

http://www.ustreas.gov/usss/protection.shtml

Authorization

Today, the Secret Service is authorized by law to protect:

the President, the Vice President, (or other individuals next in order of succession to the Office of the President), the President-elect and Vice President-elect;
the immediate families of the above individuals;
former Presidents, their spouses for their lifetimes, except when the spouse re-marries. In 1997, Congressional legislation became effective limiting Secret Service protection to former Presidents for a period of not more than 10 years from the date the former President leaves office.
children of former presidents until age 16;
visiting heads of foreign states or governments and their spouses traveling with them, other distinguished foreign visitors to the United States, and official representatives of the United States performing special missions abroad;
major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates, and their spouses within 120 days of a general Presidential election.

[irgn]

Chiraq may be thrown out of office on his ear for Saddams bribes before the Monseiur can visit.

[Cobra64]

Kerry doesn't need CIA protestion. Since he looks like Mr. Ed, just tie his bridle off outside of the nearest saloon.

[Elle Bee]

unless he runs with the Hilldabeast .... not even the SS could protect Vince and others from Arkancide

Kerry better be sure she is on every flight with him if they decide to bunp uglies for the White House run .... he stll has a chance to get fragged by Bubber & the Hilldabeast

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[irgn]

Yep, and it looks like Monseiur Kerry just stepped up into that 'major' category after last night.

[HardStarboard]

I'm surprised. I figured he'd be talking to Kofi Anon about protection.

After all, thats who he will be nominating as Secretary of Defense if, (a BIG if), he is elected.

[lilylangtree]

Why? Is he afraid of all the enemies he's made over the years? Or does he want to feel the protective warmth of the office of the presidency before he takes office? Dream on, Ketchup Kerry! Since Teresa can buy anything she wants, let her pay for the bloody guards. Omigosh! I forgot that we're talking about a bloody trough-feeding politician and wife. They're so use to the taxpayers paying for their perks.

[EggsAckley]

No problem. All week these weasels have been showing up and posting inane pointless posts, disregarding the posting rules, and then just vanishing. The Moby post on Monday announced that this would be happening. It's their new tactic; "sneak" into the forum and try to bait freepers into some in-fighting. So far they're pretty transparent.

This will escalate as the campaign begins, and we need to show them up front that they're wasting their time.