Powell to Kerry: Back Claims With Names

Associated Press ^ | March 14, 2004

[Unam Sanctam]

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday challenged Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry to name the foreign leaders whom the Massachusetts senator claims want him as the next U.S. president.

Kerry, the all-but-certain Democratic presidential nominee, said at a fund-raiser last week in Florida that he's heard from some world leaders who quietly back his candidacy and hope he defeats President Bush in November.

Powell expressed skepticism on ``Fox News Sunday'' when asked about Kerry's assertion.

``I don't know what foreign leaders Senator Kerry is talking about. It's an easy charge, an easy assertion to make. But if he feels it is that important an assertion to make, he ought to list some names,'' Powell said. ``If he can't list names, then perhaps he should find something else to talk about.''

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Powell also dismissed Kerry's recent suggestion that the secretary of state has been undercut by hawks in the Bush administration, saying again that Kerry should substantiate the claim.

He said Bush ``has me right now on the lead'' on many issues, including China, Haiti, Iraq and Iran.

``I know what the president wants, I know what his agenda is, and he knows that I am working his agenda,'' Powell said. ``So these sorts of charges are always interesting to read and fun to gossip about, but don't have any standing in reality.''

[bolobaby]

Does Powell know that democrats aren't required to name names or provide evidence of anything? Whatever they say is gospel - no proof needed!

Now... if Bush says he was in the National Guard, I'd better see some dental records!

[Prodigal Son]

Rest of the article:

Later, on ABC's ``This Week,'' Powell rebutted Kerry's charge that Bush administration policies in Afghanistan and Iraq have turned allies away from the United States.

``You know, it is a political year. We are seeing a campaign unfold,'' Powell said.

Powell was leaving late Sunday on a weeklong visit to South Asia and the Middle East, and meetings with leaders in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, among other countries.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday challenged Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry to name the foreign leaders whom the Massachusetts senator claims want him as the next U.S. president.

Next thing you know Powell is going to be asking that the kerry back up other claims with facts.

This is outrageous! Anything the kerry says should be treated like it came down from the Mount written on stone tablets!

in other words, thrown on the ground with great force.

[Polybius]

Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday challenged Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry to name the foreign leaders whom the Massachusetts senator claims want him as the next U.S. president.

[cyborg]

hehehe

[Radix]

I cannot (will not subscribe) read the entire article, but Kerry appears to have trapped himself here. Name the country(s) and leader(s), or shut up. If he names them, and then he loses in November, then said country(s) might have some trouble with President Bush after his 2nd Inauguaration.

Kerry does appear to be slipping (or is it sleeping?) some lately. His judgement does not appear to be very sound. The Boston Herald wrote an editorial today about something like that.


http://news.bostonherald.com/opinion/view.bg?articleid=405

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[A_Niceguy_in_CA]

Polybius, yours posting is a quick and great response regarding foreign leaders hoping for Kerry presidency.

[sultan88]

Well, one thing is certain: We need to keep Colin Powell on the campaign trail!!

[the Real fifi]

Hugo Chaves endorsed Kerry--Why is he being shy about acknowledging that? http://www.ansa.it/ansalatina/notizie/notiziari/venezuela/20040309212132869726.html

[MEG33]

He also shot down the "Libya was ready to allow inspections before the Iraq war and the agreement was delayed for political reasons".Powell called it an assertion with no facts to back it up.

Powell has a terrific way of showing disdain and being dismissive toward Kerry's assertions.

[Just Another Lurker]

[F.J. Mitchell]

Well no wonder Kerry can't name them, then. Teresa says this race must be purged of all ugliness.

[cyborg]

She said that? I guess we won't be subjected to pics of Bill and Hill and her husband anymore!

[Unam Sanctam]

LOL! A rogue's gallery indeed.

[VaBthang4]

Man I wish Powell and Condi would take center stage in refuting any & all of Kerry's junk...

...Kerry would be so toast, so quick.

He could'nt say anything...what's he gonna do? Attack those two and undercut his black [and even bigger] media base?

[cousair]

F...Kerry might do well to pay attention to his gaffs, because this might be the one that sinks his ship. Secretary of State Powell had Kerry in the cross hairs more than once, and was absolutely magnificient on Fox's Sunday show. What a trooper Powell is...as are all of the President's men. They work for the best of the best, and when you have the kind of man as Commander in Chief as is George Bush, you have hit the ball out of the park. He stepped up to the plate when America needed him most, and there is no doubt if needed, he will do it again.

[JohnnyZ]

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Hmmm . . . is this due to Powell, or John "Second Black President" Kerry?

[Randjuke]

I cannot (will not subscribe) read the entire article, but Kerry appears to have trapped himself here.

Only if the press pushes the issue which is not likely.