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'...

[Rutles4Ever]

yeah, but they spell it "Arcansaw" down there. ;-)

Thanks for catching the typo, though.

[Celtjew Libertarian]

True. But see my #646.

[Republican Red]

But didn't Kerry and the democrats just say that unless you've been to war and carried an M-16 you aren't qualified to be President???? Under the Dems own qualification standard she ain't qualified!

[Constitution Day]

They're clearing the deck for Edwards/Clinton or Clinton/Edwards.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Will Hillary make a suprise announcement soon???

If Kerry implodes over this...how are the Clintoons going to save the day? Don't they have a little "intern problem" themselves?

[Howlin]

This explains why the others didn't fold. They knew it was coming.

Right.

Hat, I'll be right over for a drink..........LOL.

[samantha]

Maybe Effin did not have prostate surgery one year ago today. Maybe it was Tayraysah with the scalpal. Don't forget about Chris Lahenis working for Kerry first,and getting bounced.

[MoJo2001]

Norm! That is news!


Sorry! No flashing siren from Drudge!

Here you go:

[roses of sharon]

Teresa is a big mouth, they will move to make her a victim, she needs it.

[JFC]

YOUR CORRECT.......but I would guess Hillary would divorce Bill and show the world she is not he and he is not her and she can save the country.

I know our country hates Hillary... I would love for them to bring her on.... she and bill and ted and kerry

typical low lifes who are desperate for attention and power... they can not be honest to their spouses, much less the country.

[mlbford2]

Go Dean, AAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

[RobFromGa]

My initial reaction was Hillary, now I think that if this really is about another sex issue, then it will shine a lot of negative hypocritical light on the Clintons. (Ie: Why does this hurt Kerry, when you told us it was fine for a sitting President to engage in such behavior, Mrs. Klintoon?

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

If Hillary runs, no one will ever be able to accuse her of having an affair........with a man.

[Interesting Times]

How come the RNC couldn't find this? What are they doing?

Sitting on it until Kerry locked up the nomination.

[BOBWADE]

ping

[hilaryrhymeswithrich]

And I thought he cared for us, wanted to look good for us. Now I find out he wants to trade us in for the trophy intern!

[gov_bean_ counter]

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!

Post Clinton, things will never be the same.

BTW, do women say the same thing about men with large faces as they do men with large hands, feet, etc...?

[July 4th]

10 bucks she's being taken care of in France.

[Constitution Day]

ROFL!!

[NYC Republican]

Edwards is going to be much harder to beat than Kerry.

That was my initial reaction, but it could also open an opportunity for Dean, or it could mean a severely weakened Kerry limps to the finish line.