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CAMPAIGN DRAMA ROCKS DEMOCRATS -Drudge Alert
Drudge ^ | February 12, 2004 | Drudge

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]

CAMPAIGN DRAMA ROCKS DEMOCRATS -Drudge Alert (Thread II)

CAMPAIGN DRAMA ROCKS DEMOCRATS


Update 1:

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


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.

MORE

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.


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'...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 2004; bimboeruption; breakingrevolt; clintonmachine; clintons; drudge; drudgealert; edwardsplot; gigilo; howarddean; infidelity; intern; johnedwards; johnkerry; kerry; kristinmurphy; teresaheinz; thefatladystuningup
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To: AmericanInTokyo
BRING......IT.....ON!

Actually, I think he said "GET IT ON!"

1,481 posted on 02/12/2004 10:38:07 AM PST by Bob J (www.freerepublic.net www.radiofreerepublic.com...check them out!)
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To: JFC
Absolutely!
1,482 posted on 02/12/2004 10:38:07 AM PST by BlessedByLiberty (Respectfully submitted,)
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To: William McKinley
Clark ran for two reasons: 1) The Clintons told him to run, and 2) he can now get big bucks for his speeches.

He also dropped this bombshell when he was to.
1,483 posted on 02/12/2004 10:38:16 AM PST by Terry Mross
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To: Blue87
Your accusations about Drudge have no place on this forum.
1,484 posted on 02/12/2004 10:38:19 AM PST by Howlin
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To: Howlin; All
Will Press Pounce on Drudge's Kerry Rumor?

Published: February 12, 2004 Updated at 1:30 PM EST

NEW YORK Matt Drudge's Web site, which first broke allegations about President Bill Clinton's dalliance with a White House intern in 1998, is at it again.

Late this morning, DrudgeReport.com alleged that a new scandal was about to rock the campaign of Democratic frontrunner John Kerry: some sort of purported recent marital "infidelity" that involved a woman who once worked for the Associated Press, and has now supposedly "fled the country." According to the site, this story was being investigated by the AP, The Washington Post, Time magazine and ABC network.

Reached by E&P for comment, AP spokesman Jack Stokes said, "We simply don't comment on stories we are pursuing or not pursuing."

Leonard Downie Jr., executive editor of The Washington Post, acknowledged that his staff had begun to dig deeper into the life and career of Kerry, but said he had not heard anything about an alleged infidelity. "What we're finding, I don't know," he said. "This is the first we are looking into him this way."

The Drudge site also declared that General Wesley Clark, in an off-the-record chat with reporters earlier this week, predicted that the Kerry campaign would soon implode due to an "intern." It would seem strange, however, if he really believed that, that he would drop out of the race, as he did yesterday.

The site added, however, that the Kerry rumor helped explain why Howard Dean did stay in the race and has been increasingly aggressive in his attacks on Kerry this week.
http://www.mediainfo.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2089679


1,485 posted on 02/12/2004 10:38:32 AM PST by mountaineer
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To: texasredneck
BRING HER ON!

BRING HER ON!

BRING HER ON!

BRING HER O.....UMMM...NO NOT HER.

1,486 posted on 02/12/2004 10:38:46 AM PST by finnman69 (cum puella incedit minore medio corpore sub quo manifestus globus, inflammare animos)
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To: epluribus_2
Perhaps the Dems did break this. At this point, it is too early to tell. But if not Kerry, then who? Edwards, though liked because he is young, and a southerner who appears to be nice and speaks to the peoples needs, would probably crash and burn in debate against Bush. Dean is too much of a risk, and as a Democrat candidate would finish no better then McGovern or Dukakis. He is too radical, even by the average democrat standards.

Who else is there?

1,487 posted on 02/12/2004 10:39:14 AM PST by SaveTheChief
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To: Blue87
Knock that trash off.
1,488 posted on 02/12/2004 10:39:17 AM PST by Howlin
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To: Howlin; Peach
Document dumped! Have you noticed that the "alleged" bimbo is a SOUTHERN blonde?
1,489 posted on 02/12/2004 10:39:24 AM PST by Carolinamom
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To: BJungNan
What if the story is planted ?
1,490 posted on 02/12/2004 10:39:27 AM PST by hosepipe
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To: marktuoni
M'pleasure.
1,491 posted on 02/12/2004 10:39:38 AM PST by eureka! (My hope of hopes is the total demise of the Rat party....)
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To: hchutch
"...a brokered convention to Hillary would send the Deaniacs to the Green Party."

Good point...MUD

1,492 posted on 02/12/2004 10:39:49 AM PST by Mudboy Slim (RE-IMPEACH Osama bil Clinton!!)
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To: BJungNan
Good. This was starting to get boring. Thanks Matt.
1,493 posted on 02/12/2004 10:40:02 AM PST by handy
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To: finnman69
THIS IS GOING TO FIRE UP the DEAN WACKOS!!! Mark my words, DEAN is going to ROLL!!! WOW, what an election! Bawahahhaaaaahaha~!!!!
1,494 posted on 02/12/2004 10:40:12 AM PST by RoseofTexas
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Can someone update me with any other details people have about this story, in addition to what Drudge said?

Thanks
1,495 posted on 02/12/2004 10:40:16 AM PST by yonif ("If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem, Let My Right Hand Wither" - Psalms 137:5)
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To: All
I just thought of something...( am behind in reading, so sorry if this is a repeat)...Didn't the news say YESTERDAY.. that Kerry was taking several days OFF the campaign trail ? How Convenient ! Hmmmm..wonder if he KNEW this was coming up and needed "a meeting" with someone to get the points down ?
1,496 posted on 02/12/2004 10:40:29 AM PST by Neenah ("It's Always Something!")
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To: Carolinamom
She's a southern girl? LOL

No wonder Kerry didn't want to campaign here.
1,497 posted on 02/12/2004 10:40:46 AM PST by Peach (The Clintons have pardoned more terrorists than they ever captured or killed.)
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To: Blue87
How appropriate that your posting name is "Blue"! Clever post.
1,498 posted on 02/12/2004 10:40:56 AM PST by utahagen
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To: Blue87
Speaking of Matt Drudge. What about these allegations that he's gay.

We've all heard the rumors. Most people assume it's true. And don't care.

He's still probably better regarded at FR than Andrew Sullivan who once had a bunch of fans here.
1,499 posted on 02/12/2004 10:41:10 AM PST by George W. Bush (It's the Congress, stupid.)
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To: finnman69
he's such an ugly SOB
1,500 posted on 02/12/2004 10:41:36 AM PST by petercooper ("daisy-cutters trump a wiretap anytime" - Nicole Gelinas, 02-10-04)
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