CAMPAIGN DRAMA ROCKS DEMOCRATS -Drudge Alert

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[BJungNan]

CAMPAIGN DRAMA ROCKS DEMOCRATS -Drudge Alert (Thread II)
CAMPAIGN DRAMA ROCKS DEMOCRATS

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Update 1:

CAMPAIGN DRAMA ROCKS DEMOCRATS: KERRY FIGHTS OFF MEDIA PROBE OF RECENT ALLEGED INFIDELITY, RIVALS PREDICT RUIN

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Update 2:

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.

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Update 3

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'...

[Loyal Buckeye]

Does this mean JF Kerry is/has a weapon of mass destruction?

[JFC]

typical liberal biased media.. if it were somethign on Bush they would break into days of our lives

[GigaDittos]

What a terrific stroke (no pun intended) of luck for the Dems. They've found the perfect Democratic candidate.

[Maximum Leader]

Hmmm, she's 20 and an intern, no she's 23 and a senate staffer, no she's an AP reporter.

What if he's juggling SEVERAL bimbos?

[Peach]

I heard Estrich on Holmes radio show late one night (the night of the Iowa primary).

She said she's a very good friend of Kerry and that the Boston Herald/Globe (?) had been reporting on Kerry's personal life for years and that reports are he isn't quite the stud that Bill (Clinton) is but he's definitely out there.

With friends like that, Kerry doesn't need FR. LOL

[Howlin]

Yep!

[rj45mis]

"And didn't I read yesterday that O'Reilly is in Kerry's camp?"

It wouldn't surprise me. I can't stomach O'Reilly anymore. He has become a real annoyance.

[Mudboy Slim]

"Not if Clark was a placeholder for Satan."

So yer thinkin' must be that this is gonna be a brokered convention, and the DemonRAT nominee will not come out of the primary. With Kerry's delegates supposedly in play, as well as Clark's, it would come down to Edwards and Dean fighting it out with no real plurality...then, the HildaBeast comes in at the convention on her white steed to save the day.

Interesting take...MUD

[governsleastgovernsbest]

I could do without Rush's last line:

"I'm doing what I was born to do - talk radio. And you're doing what you were born to do - listen."

A little condescending, no? Rush has millions of listeners who were born to do many meaningful things beyond tuning him in!

[mike1sg]

You got that right, but I feel like I,m right there with mystery, when we can spend some time here.

[ought-six]

"Anybody willing to take bets on how long before Cruella DeVil announces that she's in?"

Her people will start floating hints, testing the water, in about eight weeks.

[rwfromkansas]

Dean is done I am afraid.

If this ends Kerry, looks like Edwards is it. He will be tougher to beat.

[Roberts]

bump for later reading

[Darlin']

"Teresa Heinz is no Hillary Clinton. If these allegations are true, she will divorce him immediately. And that will end Kerry's campaign. Can you imagine someone running for president in the midst of divorce proceedings? The question will then become which rich widow Kerry will go after next."

hehehe. Divorce may be the last thing he has to worry about from Teresa. She is on record as saying she would "maim" him if he were ever unfaithful to her. Can any gigalo really be THAT arrogant or so stooooopid that he would slip around on a $700M heiress ?

[Peach]

I think this person is considerably younger - reports are she's 23. And the affair is recent...

[GigaDittos]

Helen Hunt?

[kcvl]

More DU'ers...I am laughing OUT LOUD!!!


just go and jam the site. CAN EVERYONE ON THIS BOARD PLEASE GO FLOOOOD DRUDGE'S MAILBOX WITH VICIOUS SCATHING HATE MAIL PLEASE?? Go send him 25 emails and get all of your friends who care about keeping newsreporting fair and responsible to do the same. It's the only way to stop this loony tune.

Thank you and good night.

[KQQL]

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