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'...

[Romish_Papist]

That is one ugly woman. She looks like a female Larry Bird. Maybe for ketchup boy she's cute but... just damn...

[Loyalist]

Unless she had some other "attributes" appealling to Kerry, she wasn't worth risking $600 million over.

[cyncooper]

Hey babe

Hey sweetums.

How's this for weird...Fox News Alert...Clark to endorse Kerry (after this story has Clark telling reporters Kerry would be ruined by an intern? I smell a rat)

Then Fox hauls out Sid Blumenthal!

Well!

[Maigrey]

marking my place for later

[New Horizon]

This is Kerry's woman in question?

That's the rumor.

[Republican Red]

Rush just said he was haded a news flash:

Clark is ENDORSING Kerry??????? Rush is checking it out.

That Clark really is a whack-job!

[StarFan]

Where are you getting this about the Texas Governor?

[GigaDittos]

Hey, yall get a room. /sarcasm

[cyncooper]

That's what Fox is reporting, too.

Strange since Clark supposedly warned of Kerry being ruined due to an intern problem.

Perhaps Drudge has been used?

[Paradox]

Clark endorses Kerrey? Hmmmm, you know, this may be my tinfoil first, but what if this story were planted by the Kerry campaign, in order for it to be proven false, thus inoculating him agains other charges that might soon surface.... Hmmmm...

[Terry Mross]

Again he was told to endorse Kerry so he can deny he said anything to reporters about an intern. That makes it seem as though it didn't come from Clinton.

Isn't it a shame that we have to rack our brains until our heads almost explain just to try to figure out what those slimes are up to?

[Monty22]

I've *never* heard that about Perry, and I don't think he's unpopular either as someone said.

[Krodg]

Thanks. I'm glad I only posted a link when I found it this morning. I wouldn't have any idea how to make it smaller.

[Quilla]

It's a FOX NEWS ALERT - Clark endorsing Kerry. And to think, just a few days ago he told three reporters Kerry would have intern problems. I can't figure dems out!

[SaveTheChief]

That kind of makes my point exactly, doesn't it?

Once again, let me state that NONE OF THIS MATTERS TO THE DEMOCRATS!

I have not yet heard any major news outlet break this story.

Kerry is still their man. Period.

[EllaMinnow]

Perhaps Clark is just trying very clumsily to disassociate himself from the story.

[yonif]

That's the rumor.

Where does the name for the woman come out of?

[floriduh voter]

I still believe there's more than one girl. Call it intuition but wait until it comes out. You heard it from floriduh voter. I think Kerry's a sex addict or predator of young girls.

[abner]

Whoever said that one of her talents was cigar selection wasn't kidding...... Scroll down the page

Ewwww......

[Quilla]

And my gut tells me that Edwards would cheat in a NY minute as well.