CAMPAIGN DRAMA ROCKS DEMOCRATS
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We’re going to need a thread II as this one is starting to slow the site down. Also, on the new thread, please stop posting the name and pictures of the person you think the woman may be. The evidence doesn’t support the claim and we don’t need to be doing that. Wait for it to come out. It will. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1076893/posts |
Posted on 02/12/2004 7:32:24 AM PST by BJungNan
Edited on 02/12/2004 2:03:35 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
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CAMPAIGN DRAMA ROCKS DEMOCRATS: KERRY FIGHTS OFF MEDIA PROBE OF RECENT ALLEGED INFIDELITY, RIVALS PREDICT RUIN
CAMPAIGN DRAMA ROCKS DEMOCRATS: KERRY FIGHTS OFF MEDIA PROBE OF RECENT ALLEGED INFIDELITY, RIVALS PREDICT RUIN
**World Exclusive**
**Must Credit the DRUDGE REPORT**
A frantic behind-the-scenes drama is unfolding around Sen. John Kerry and his quest to lockup the Democratic nomination for president, the DRUDGE REPORT can reveal.
Intrigue surrounds a woman who recently fled the country, reportedly at the prodding of Kerry, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned.
A serious investigation of the woman and the nature of her relationship with Sen. John Kerry has been underway at TIME magazine, ABC NEWS, the WASHINGTON POST and the ASSOCIATED PRESS, where the woman in question once worked.
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A close friend of the woman first approached a reporter late last year claiming fantastic stories -- stories that now threaten to turn the race for the presidency on its head!
In an off-the-record conversation with a dozen reporters earlier this week, General Wesley Clark plainly stated: "Kerry will implode over an intern issue." [Three reporters in attendance confirm Clark made the startling comments.]
The Kerry commotion is why Howard Dean has turned increasingly aggressive against Kerry in recent days, and is the key reason why Dean reversed his decision not to drop out of the race after Wisconsin, top campaign sources tell the DRUDGE REPORT.
FROM CONRESSIONAL QUARTERLY'S CRAIG CRAWFORD: 'Drudge item on Kerry intern issue is something Chris Lehane (clark press secy) has shopped around for a long time -- it was one reason the Gore vetters in 2000 shied away from Kerry as a running mate choice -- their conclusion that it wasn't bad enough to disqualify him, except for the fact that they couldn't risk it as they were trying so hard to distance themselves from Clinton's personal failings (note: Lehane worked for Gore at the time -- and briefly advised Kerry during this campaign). The Kerry camp has long expected to deal with this, and have assured party leaders they can handle it'...
Rush says it's "out there" -- why don't we have it!?!?!
No, it was pretty apparent Clark wasn't going to cut the mustard. If you wait till he withdraws, it carries no scandal for Clark. He's out anyway, right? The media can't really pound him for dirty politics.
The way it would work, Clinton would've had the dirt for a long time. He tries to get Clark the nomination but this doesn't work out. Clinton isn't stupid. He's got a lot of different pies in the oven. So he tells Wes to withdraw and not burn up anymore money.
Clinton gets with Dean. Dean is not opposed to it because it will only help him. But Dean can't break the story because this would be ugly. He agrees to buttress the story if someone else breaks it. You see- Dean decided to stay in the race. He KNEW this was coming. He knew he should stick it out even if he lost his promised state.
So, Clark makes a remark in front of reporters. That's the story actually broken but the reporters are edgy. Kerry is their guy and they don't know what to do. So someone in Clark's campaign gets with Drudge- feeds him the story and suggests he contact Dean's camp and perhaps a couple reporters who heard the remark. He does- verifies it- runs with it. Rush picks it up. (note the time it was broken? Right before Rush's show) Rest is history.
Dean runs against Edwards, Edwards wins, picks Hillary as running mate? Who knows?
Oh my gosh, someone start a new thread. My "My Comments" is overrun :)
I'm shocked, SHOCKED, I tell you!
You could have knocked me over with a freaking feather.
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