OUT OF AFRICA: KERRY PREPARE RESPONSE TO MEDIA PROBE OF RELATIONSHIP

The Drudge Report ^ | 2/12/04 | Matt Drudge

[Diddle E. Squat]

**Exclusive**

Democratic presidential frontrunner John Kerry is planning a response to a DRUDGE REPORT exclusive which first revealed the frantic behind-the-scenes drama surrounding a woman who recently fled the country, reportedly at the prodding of Kerry!

The nature and details of a claimed two-year relationship, beginning in the Spring of 2001, between a young woman and Kerry is at the center of serious investigations at several media outlets.

After being approached by a top news producer, the woman fled to Africa, where she remains, the DRUDGE REPORT can reveal.

Unlike the Monica Lewinsky drama, which first played out publicly in this space, with audio tapes, cigar and a dress, the Kerry situation has posed a challange to reporters investigating the claims.

"There is no lawsuit testimony this time [like Clinton with Paula Jones]," a top source said Thursday night. "It is hard to prove."

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.

Kerry is scheduled to appear on IMUS IN THE MORNING on Friday. Later he is scheduled to join General Wesley Clark, who, in an off-the-record conversation with a dozen reporters earlier this week, plainly stated: "Kerry will implode over an intern issue."

Reporters who witnessed Clark making the stunning comments marvel at the General's reluctance to later confirm they were spoken -- only to later endorse Kerry for the nomination!

Developing...

[Beck_isright]

Even Imusuckup wouldn't kiss this loser now:

[LongsforReagan]

Imus has already said he is going to vote for Kerry. This is a scumbag with zero principles and shifts sides when the wind blows.

He will give Kerry a Monica tomorrow.

[Eowyn-of-Rohan]

Name one president from the past century that didn't have "character flaws", ranging from extramarital affairs to cocaine binges to pot smoking to spying to illegal trading, money laundering ect....HO-HUM. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss...

[hoosiermama]

Ain't it the truth.....Good tag line. The answer to mine is ZERO!

[Beck_isright]

I think the difference between this situation and the Klintoons is that the Heinz wench will not tolerate this.

[Fitzcarraldo]

It's the brunette on the left of the photo....

which one comes from south africa?

[doug from upland]

The song is ready --- AFRICA.

[finnman69]

Are you kidding...Imus is going to give the full Monica to Mr. Teresa-Heinz.

[RayChuang88]

Whoever is paying her expenses in Africa is holding a big hammer over Kerry's head. It would be like Hillary to leak the story and then control the witness through her friend Soros.

Except for one thing though: I don't think Hillary Rodham Clinton has a good relationship with George Soros, a man who is much-disliked even by a large number of mainstream Democrats. Hillary has enough friends in entertainment industry that she really doesn't need the very tainted finances of Soros to keep her political career going.

[Beck_isright]

Kerry bails. The stakes are too high for a comedic slip up now.

[Ladysmith]

D@mn, that's one goofy-looking dude!

[dictatorMA]

The fact that Kerry has yet to cancel his appearance on IMUS tomorrow assures me that his handlers have already spoken with IMUS producers... The fix is in

[The Wizard]

Imus won't ask Kerry stugots...

[demkicker]

Outted In Africa?

[cat lover too]

***he sounds like he thinks Bush is a liar and I take exception to that.***

I agree. I didn't have too much animosity toward him until he started piling on with the bogus AWOL story when he should have known better. I am extremely angry with him over that.

[Beck_isright]

Just remember boys and girls, where there is one demorat and an intern, there is at least five more waiting in the wings...

[MamaLucci]

Reporters who witnessed Clark making the stunning comments marvel at the General's reluctance to later confirm they were spoken -- only to later endorse Kerry for the nomination!

Clark has made a complete fool of himself.

[GWB00]

This Whole Discussion is Irrelevant!

John Kerrey has already been named President and he is on the $20 Bill!