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'...

[afropick]

Only if major rep party figures bring it up. I think with Pres Bush in charge and lessons learned from the late 90's they will be smart about it and let the press run with it. Stick to policy issues and the scandals will take care of themselves.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

See post #947!

[Interesting Times]

If the woman fled the country, this could explain Kerry's oft-stated claim to feel strong ties to "those who serve overseas."

[macrahanish #1]

A photo of him at a Young Republicans for Nixon rally?

[Constitution Day]

Kerry is deeply saddened.

[joey9004]

Teresa Heinz is no Hillary Clinton. If these allegations are true, she will divorce him immediately. And that will end Kerry's campaign. Can you imagine someone running for president in the midst of divorce proceedings? The question will then become which rich widow Kerry will go after next.

[JFC]

I can see dajavu all over again.... Theresa will be on with katie turrdic tomorrow... saying RIGHT WING CONSPIRACY!

[Peach]

Or French...

[finnman69]

SOMEONE has to photshop Kerry into the Paris Hilton video clips.

[mass55th]

"Kerry ran around on his first heiress wife for YEARS. Not to mention the sad fact that she was suffering from mental illness at the time. (She contemplating suicide several times)"

And, it didn't help her situation when he tried to get an annullment and wipe out any record that he had ever been married to her.

Leopards don't change their spots.

[devane617]

Don't forget, this is about getting rid of Bush, not about getting an honest Kerry. Just like Clinton, nothing will matter to the dems about Kerry. He seems to be the only hope for getting Bush.

Folks, it is all about Hate.

[sandpit]

I haven't done anything for the last half hour!. I have to run home during lunch and watch FOX news. Do they have it on yet?

This is giving me a serious case of the giggles! Especially since the weirdos sitting around me are all Dems!

[areafiftyone]

Thanks for the PING! I'm already here having a ball!!! I think its hysterical.

[OXENinFLA]

This is just to rich, I can't wait for the next dem debate!

[RoseofTexas]

My gut feeling is this is going to blow over with little impact and be forgotten by most within two weeks.


I think you're correct! I thought for sure, the rapist was going to be impeached FROM office instead it bonded the RATS closer to JEFFY BOY! I doubt this will harm him, it'll only give the liberal media WHORES dirty to dig against the snitch! Which by the way will probably be labeled a fanatic right winger!! In other word...MOVE ALONG NOTHING TO SEE HERE....sigh! I thought the breaking news was going to be worse then this...BUMMER :(

[TomGuy]

I'm playing catch up with the threads, so I haven't had a chance to read the half dozen related threads, but I smell Hillary in this "Kerry-acter' assassination.

[NYC Republican]

Rush just made the same comment!!! HAHAHAHA

[texasbluebell]

Rush just said:

This gives new meaning to the term John F'n Kerry!

[Lurking in Kansas]

...I love this. Make my day. I knew something like this would happen...

DITTO.

You know there is tons of dirt out there on Kerry. This is just the tip of the iceberg. I doubt if these reports are from Rove/the GOP. He’ll be holding the really good stuff for the general election. Why release this sooo early in the campaign before Kerry has official won the Dim nomination?

No, I predicate this is from the Dims themselves, Dean?? Or Mr. Clean; Edwards? Edwards has the most to gain as he is in 2nd place.

Folks, you haven’t seen anything yet. Just wait for the REAL campaign to start in the fall. And of course, an October surprise.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Someone said there was a Senate Staffer he had something going with.

Same woman?