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.

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.

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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'...

[Republican Red]

Limbaugh leads off with reading the Drudge story, says the netorks are in a race to report this story second

You must have meant netdorks

[StarFan]

After thinking about this for a bit, I think if something comes out about Kerry, it may benefit Dean I suspect it just may benefit Hillary who is probably being prodded by Bill to run now when Bush seems vulnerable.

[New Girl]

On some earlier thread today I read a story about a 22-year-old blond Harvard grad showing up at his townhouse at 11:15pm to "drop off her resume"... The wife was out of town. Same girl?

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

ROFL!

Gets the "Bush was AWOL" off the front page!

[Prodigal Son]

Rush Limbaugh leading off with it.

[amordei]

http://www.observer.com/pages/frontpage2.asp

[NYC Republican]

I'm sure you've heard about this by now, but in case you haven't... PING!!!

[TaxRelief]

This was a back-up plan of the Clinton machine from months ago, IMHO.

The plan is now, and always has been, an Edwards/Hillary ticket. (Beyond that, if elected, watch for a mysterious demise of Edwards that moves Hitlery into the dictator's chair.)

[NormsRevenge]

Rush says don't get too excited about an intern scandal.. That's considered a resume enhancementm(vey desireable) on demRats resumes , yaknow. :-]

[HoustonCurmudgeon]

hummm....maybe Hillary accepts VP?

Maybe Hillary has engineered a hung convention so she gets the nomination.

[Peach]

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.

[mystery-ak]

I have so much to do today....no groceries....but I can't miss this....

anybody got the pic?

[Eva]

I agree. This is way too early for Kerry to implode. We need to be prepared for anything, support Bush and save the dirt on the Dems for later. Don't get into the dirt fight until the last minute. Dirt fights are best kept for the end game. Stay positive.

[mike1sg]

I am so glad your are Happy! Have fun with this all afternoon, Dear.

Love,
Mike(Stuck In Iraq)

A bimbo eruption!!

[bioprof]

"Maybe a Deaniac in a red dress infiltrated Kerry's campaign and then the magic happened"

Ummmm. maybe a deaniac wearing the orange beanie.....wonder what they used the beanie for?????

[apillar]

This story kind off put the common reference to John F'n Kerry in a whole new light...

[Grampa Dave]

Buffet's holding company owns Geico.

Another lunatic lib elite who donates big time to the rats is Lewis, who owns Progressive Insurance.

[jwalsh07]

Interesting dilemna for the dems if this has any legs.

Clark, the only other veteran running has dropped out. That leaves the draft dodging Dean and non military service Edwards. After having made military service the preeminent feature of their candidates candidacy, what the hell do they do now?

Well, Hillary said she wanted to join the Marine Corps. :-}

[GraniteStateConservative]

I think Kerry has about a quarter of the delegates he needs.

[GeronL]

Hope it's in the last year

Its during this campaign!!