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'...

[Peach]

Clark seen yelling at a reporter: "It was supposed to be off the record."

[TommyDale]

"I smell Hillary....."

That would be the pantsuit, 'Old Crusty'.

[floriduh voter]

Maybe a Deaniac in a red dress infiltrated Kerry's campaign and then the magic happened. Here goes Rush now. campaign drama... Kerry fights off prove "recent alleged infidelity". Rivals are predicting ruin. Networks are in a race to report this story second. This business about infidelity, don't jump too quickly per Rush.

THE WOMAN RECENTLY FLED THE COUNTRY AT THE PRODDING OF KERRY. Oh, my.

[macrahanish #1]

I can't imagine that Terry Kerry will do the Hitlery head-in-the-sand thing.

[kjam22]

Yeah... Dean feels like Kerry slammed him below the belt before Iowa. I'd bet Dean is behind this story coming out.

[Republican Red]

DU'ers are in denial BIGTIME.

It's all Drudge's fault
It's all Rove's fault
It is a lie
I'd rather support a cheater than an AWOL President
It's only sex, GOP

Sick, vile people. I got to go take a shower now. Someone else take the DU spying post

[Constitution Day]

Rush just said that Drudge had it first because the "networks were in a race to report it second".

LOL!

[MamaLucci]

My sixth sense tells me the Clintons/McAuliffe are positioning Hillary to jump in.

I agree.
The question I have is, how long will the dem party allow the Clinton's
to subjugate them for their personal gain?

[CWW]

WEll, this day's work is shot to Hell.

[Eva]

Actually, I think that the infidelity is the only consistency in Kerry's life. It just sums up his whole persona. That should be the hit ad - Kerry is unfaithful to his wife, unfaithful to his former military commrades, unfaithful to his commitment to go to war to remove an evil dictator...add a few more. Kerry is commitment phobic.

[per loin]

If Lanny returns to my TV set, I'll take an axe to it.

[afropick]

Talk about karma, if the dnc would have never brought up the president's National Guard service, the Fonda issue would have been kept of national TV. Now this is being brought on top on the gay marriage ban, boy Kerry is going to rue the day he said bring it on. Well it was brought back 10 fold.

[Peach]

Picture of the woman is already out there floating around re Rush...

[Howlin]

Rush just said that there are letters.....she's a reporter.......and Rush said that Clark was seen screaming at a reporter today saying, "That was suppose to be off the record."

[governsleastgovernsbest]

I think if something comes out about Kerry, it may benefit Dean.

I'd be surprised. I think the Dem establishment and average Dem voters have concluded Dean would be shellacked by W. I think this can only help Edwards, or Hillary if she gets in.

[mass55th]

"Looks like this is right: some intenr apparently spat his ickes all over her shrum. "

ROFLMAO!! You just made me choke on my roast beef sandwich!!

[Right_in_Virginia]

LOL ;^D

[floriduh voter]

Picture already out per Rush.

[Pagey]

I'll bet Joe Lieberman and Wesley Clarke (AKA 'Quitters') are going bonkers about right now. LOL I also smell the hand of Clinton Machinations well under way, with the help of Harold "I admit am a twirp, but I run N.Y. Politics" Ickes.(NOT LOL)

[js1138]

but the primaries are hardly over. Just started really.

Super Tuesday is coming. Usually it's over by then. If Kerry weathers this and sweeps Super Tuesday, he's the man.