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'...

[ought-six]

After Teresa Heinz divorces him he'll start hanging around Ethel Kennedy's place. While she doesn't have Teresa's bucks, she's got enough to satisfy Kerry (and she even has a daughter with that very same name! How cute!).

[mystery-ak]

...an angel in the whirlwind....comes to mind.

[Peach]

I think Drudge but can't remember, TImesink.

[Prodigal Son]

Kucinich press secretary expresses doubt over Drudge story.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=319251

In case you don't know, Will Pitt from DU has been hired on as Kucinich's press secretary.

He writes:

From a quick observation, the GD2004 crew divides into three groups regarding this Drudge thing on Kerry:

1) The group rushing to the ramparts to use whatever weapon available to kneecap the Kerry campaign. In this case, the weapon is Drudge. Insert moral judgment on that source here;

2) The 'Chicken Little' group who assumes that if it on the internet, it must be true;

3) The wait-and-see crew from all campaign supporter groups who know that a lie can get halfway around the world before the truth gets its pants on.

Count me in group three until further notice.

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I wouldn't normally post sh!t from there but Pitt IS Kucinich's man now and if he comes out and says something about another campaign- it's relevant.

[AmericanInTokyo]

Nothing on ABC, CBS or NBC or CNN radio at the top of the hour just now. However WORLDNET DAILY NOW COVERING IT.

[j_k_l]

"Rush just mentioned that Clinton called Edwards asking him to stay in the race."

Rush also believes that the Clintons are writing this one off for 2008. Possibly, Clinton/Edwards 2008?

[JFC]

the Silly ... GOOD DAY LIFE SHOW on here in TEXAS at noon is breaking the story

[governsleastgovernsbest]

LOL. Reminds me of the FedEx ad currently running for the guy who calls up the company he ordered something from, and complains that FedEx delivered it right on time, during "a complicated exfoliation procedure." He offers to describe it and the operator politely declines!

[Howlin]

John Edwards has been talking to the Clintons since WAY before he got in the race; some of his staff came from the Clintons.

My theory has been that they backed him, but when he didn't get any traction, they brought in Clark.

Obviously Clinton knew this was coming out and called Edwards to tell him not to drop out "in case."

[sheikdetailfeather]

I just heard Rush say Clinton made that phone call too!

[NonValueAdded]

Time to dust off your December prediction ... HRC is right on schedule.

I Say She's Running. What About You?

[ShandaLear]

They broke it on a Thursday too. This has Lehane/Clinton all over it. LOL!

[The Wizard]

what do you think: Kerry will attack back to the beast....he has to know that that's where it came from, Clark is such a smuck he told reporters about it and everyonr knows Clark is Clinton's guy...

[jackbill]

For these kind of jobs, don't people usually mail in their resumes?

DemocRATs prefer their resumes to be delivered orally.

[Howlin]

I'm thinking of watching CNN the rest of the afternoon JUST so I can see the look at Judy Woodruff's face when they break it.

[Interesting Times]

Has Hillary Clinton left it too late to jump into the race? Can she jump into it, realistically, as late as the DNC convention?

That isn't clear. She'd probably have to destroy Edward first...

[Petronski]

EXCLUSIVE!

Photo of Kerry's intern lover is now available:

And here they are together on a date:

[McGruff]

Rush just said that Bill Clinton called Edwards and told him to stay in the race.

[GigaDittos]

Wads of Massive Dollars

[Prodigal Son]

Rush says that Bill Clinton called Edwards and told him to stay in the race!

That would have to come from Dean's camp (Or Kerry's) by default.