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'...

[surrey]

Howie Carr just came on here in Boston. According to him....BIG SURPRISE! Howie said "Liveshot" has hit everything but the 3rd rail.

[Yaelle]

Greta's cheating??

[Bob J]

many possibilities...

1. The DNC or Kerry campaign leaked this story to get it out now, rather than later.

2. The Dean or Edwards people leaked it to revitialize their sagging campaigns.

3. The Bush admin leaked it because they'd rather run against Dean or Edwards than the Kerry/Kennedy juggernaut.

4. The Clintons leaked it to take Kerry out of the race so Dean or Edwards could lose and set up Hillary for '08.

5. The Clintons leaked it because Kerry would not name Hillary as VP, but Edwards will. Edwards loses and becomes a pariah but Hillary starts looking "presidential".

[CyberAnt]

OMG .. you have to be kidding .. this is her. Amazing!

[floriduh voter]

Kristin Murphy Duke Class of 1995.

[Bob J]

One more...

The Boston Globe leaked it because they found out Kerry is not Irish, but Jewish...heheh.

Hell hath no fury like an Irishman scorned.

[CyberAnt]

"no one here likes Perry"

HUH?? Didn't Perry just get re-elected by a large margin. I think that shoots your statement out of the park.

[COEXERJ145]

HUH?? Didn't Perry just get re-elected by a large margin. I think that shoots your statement out of the park.

Yes, Perry is popular in Texas. Whoever is starting this tripe about Perry having a fag affair is either insane, stupid, or reading a very unreliable source.

[mass55th]

"If that is KRISTIN in that photograph, her last name starts with "M". It is visible on her "Hi, my name is Kristin M________ lapel sticker."

According to another thread that was pulled (and had photos of this same woman), her name is Kristin Murphy. Her pictures are located at smashcam.com. Interestingly enough, AIG is listed under resume. Apparently she did a commercial for them. AIG is the insurance company that Kerry went to bat for over the "Big Dig."

[Paul8148]

He won because he was an R. But I hear that Perry "wears thin".

[Peach]

What does your #1821 mean? Color me clueless.

[Krodg]

When I posted the link this morning, I was responding to an article that mentioned a blonde model. I make no claims that it is the woman in question, though it is interesting that she would include the picture with Kerry on her modeling page.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1076804/posts?page=20#20

[floriduh voter]

She's from prestigemodels.com but her picture only shows up on a google search with her name.

[Republican Red]

I went to smashcan.com and found Kristen's picture in the actress section:

http://www.smashcam.com/women2.htm

Has anyone confirmed this is the "other woman"

[CyberAnt]

What is your source for this information ..??