Hillary's Hopes Helped by 'Kerrygate'

Feb 13, 2004

[unixfox]

Kerry's Troubling Consistencies

Cleland Drops a Political Grenade

Will "Kerrygate" provide an opportunity for Hillary Clinton to "save the day" at the Democratic convention? R. Emmett Tyrrell , author of the new book Madame Hillary: The Dark Road to the White House, thinks that at the very least the chances of it happening have gone up -- way up. Quoted yesterday, Tyrrell noted that "the likeliness of Mrs. Clinton potentially grabbing the Democratic nomination in Boston in a 'save the Democratic Party' scenario has increased ten fold."

As pundits consider the Democratic Party's latest scandal, Tyrrell has released his Madame Hillary, shedding new light on the junior New York Senator and her seemingly unstoppable rise in power within her party.

About the developing Kerry scandal, Tyrrell stated that "'Kerrygate' could have a tremendous impact on the number one issue driving the Kerry campaign -- 'electability.' While many analysts and pundits will surely give the windfall to Sen. John Edwards, this could have greater impact on Sen. Hillary Clinton's political future."

Tyrrell went on to say, "It is fascinating that one of the driving forces behind Kerry's scandal is none other than friend of Hillary and recent Democratic Presidential Candidate General Wesley Clark, who Mrs. Clinton encouraged to run."

In a recent Wall Street Journal Op-ed, Tyrrell predicted:

"There are Democrats who want to loosen the Clintons' grip on their party. That grip has always been good for the Clintons but bad for the party. Will frontrunner Mr. Kerry be the next victim of the Clintons' political research teams? Possibly not -- he is the Washington insider that Mr. Dean is not. And it is not clear that he will be sailing into the summer convention with a great deal of brag and bounce. He may be limping in after still more primary battles. Then Hillary will make her grand entrance. With Mr. McAuliffe smiling from the podium her power will be vast."

[unixfox]

It's all about the Xlintons, need we say more?

[b4its2late]

I like to refer to it as "Kinky Kerry Gate" myself.... That way people will know what it's about without going any further.... :-)

[unixfox]

Ping...

[Ronin]

I, for one (of many I'm sure), detected Hillary's fingerprints on this from the start.

They had put their hopes on Clark (who they had enough on to control) but he bombed.

Now that Kerry seems to be building too much momentum, they have to at least take him down a peg or two, even if they can't stop him from eventually getting the nomination.

If Kerry wins, she loses. It's that simple.

[Eala]

If any of the flock of candidates wins, she loses. Anyone who gets up a head of steam would have to be taken dowwn.

[unixfox]

One thing is for sure, (well, maybe) Republicans will turn out for the vote.

[familyofman]

"...R. Emmett Tyrrell , author of the new book Madame Hillary:..."

The man has no life or career if he doesn't have HC to write & fantasize about. Move on & let the conspiracy nuts have their fun.

[Redcoat LI]

"Cleland Drops a Political Grenade"

Ouch!!
Good one.

[unixfox]

"There are Democrats who want to loosen the Clintons' grip on their party.

I wonder which 2 people in the world that would be.

[skinkinthegrass]

It's all about the Xlintons, need we say more?

Watch Out!.."Breck Girl" Edwards, You're next...then AL, Denise...Pat Paulson...Lyndon LaRuse. :)

[kcar]

I keep seeing Hillary as Casey at the Bat, striking out when she finally stalks her way to plate. Here's a begining but can't fashion more:

The outlook wasn’t brilliant for the Naïve Nine that season.

W’s approval was over 60, 9-11 was the reason.

And when the DOW breached 10,000 and we captured Saddam Hussein

A sickly gloom fell upon the leftist partisans in the game.

A straggling few got up to go to check up on old Ralph Nader.

The rest clung to a hope that wasn’t even on the radar.

They thought if only Hillry could get a run at that.

They’d put up even money now with Hillry at the bat.

But Dean presumed to bat first, and then so did Effin John.

And the former had a temper, the latter was too pale and drawn.

And so when Dean screeched to a halt, and Kerry waned in-tern

And John Edwards tried to prosecute, instead wriggled like a worm.

That’s when the cry went far and wide, the Party needs salvation.

And Hillry’s name was chanted to thunderous ovation.

That's it so far. Suggestions welcome.

[nmh]

I hope Hildabeast runs as his V.P. and Kerry/Clinton are creamed in the election. That would put a crimp on the old witch's style - to think that not everyone adores her ... then again it could be another "right wing conspiracy".

[Jimmy Valentine]

"I, for one (of many I'm sure), detected Hillary's fingerprints on this from the start."

Their pet rat Chris Lehane is the one who has been pushing this story.

Regards,

[trebb]

Any of the current Dim candidates would be bad for the country, but the prospect of a Hitlery presidency absolutely terrifies me...

[3catsanadog]

KerryF'inGate.

[b4its2late]

I like that one......

[webstersII]

"If Kerry wins, she loses. It's that simple."

Not necessarily. There's still 2008.

[Ronin]

I don't think so. If Kerry (God forbid) wins in 2004 he will be running for reelection in 2008.

When was the last time a sitting President has been bumped off by a challenger from within his own party? Kennedy tried it against Carter and almost pulled it off, but that is the only serious challenge I remember.

If Kerry wins, she loses. She will be too old to run in 2012.

[InvisibleChurch]

bring her on; she's nothing but a coward .... let W destroy her and we'll be rid of her for good