Posted on 06/25/2004 9:33:30 AM PDT by LincolnLover
WASHINGTON - Vice President Cheney cursed at Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy during a confrontation on the Senate floor while members were having their annual group picture taken earlier this week, Leahy and Senate sources said Thursday.
Senate aides with knowledge of the encounter Tuesday said the vice president confronted Leahy about some of the Democrat's criticism about alleged improprieties in Iraq military contracts awarded to Halliburton Co. Cheney, who as vice president is president of the Senate, is a former CEO of Halliburton.
Leahy responded by criticizing the White House for standing by allies who had accused Democrats of being anti-Catholic last year in opposing one of President Bush's judicial nominees, said one Senate aide, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Cheney then responded, "F--- off" or "F--- you," the aide said.
That account was backed by another aide, also speaking on condition of anonymity.
Leahy, D-Vt., confirmed that the confrontation took place but would not provide details.
"I think he was just having a bad day," Leahy said. "I was kind of shocked to hear that kind of language on the floor."
Cheney's office also wouldn't go into detail, but confirmed the two men traded remarks.
"That doesn't sound like language that the vice president would use, but there was a frank exchange of views," said Kevin Kellems, a spokesman for Cheney.
Nah. Think about the F'n in John F'n Kerry. He called a Secret Service agent a bastard, as well.
Oh Puh-leeze!
The biggest risk to Cheney is the possibility that Leahy would take it as an invitation rather than an insult.
Big f---ing deal!
Kerry should pay attention though. If you are going to use the word you need to know how and mean it. Our VP put someone in their place whereas Kerry comes off looking like a teenager trying to impress people with how "cool" he is.
Ha!
I love Cheney, and he keeps getting better by the day.
He's got testicles - something the other Republican wimps should try to put on.
They don't call him Leaky Leahy for nothin'!
If I ever confronted that traitorous bastard, "leaky" Leahy, my knuckles would do my talking for me!!
AW GEE! Senator Depends got his widdle feelings hurt?
As someone else said here, more people need to express this urging to the dishonorable Senator Leaky.
Why Leahy got what he deserved,If I could I'd call him alot worse and yes to his face
See, that's different. Note the story mentioned the venue.
Someone who knew someone who was a cousin of a friend heard the whole thing.
obstinate, lying jerks are often taken aback when people get their fill of them and are pushed to the nth.. Doesn't excuse Cheney's outburst; but, it is understandable. We're all human. Some just abuse it more than others and pick knits at the others when they do.
I suppose the AP's intent is to get people upset at Cheney for being so offensive. Funny thing...If I could speak to Dick Cheney right now I would say THANK YOU for saying to Leahy what I wish I could say to him dailky for the past several years.
Cheney needs to learn how to say, "Well, isn't that nice."
Not only do you deserve the epithet, Senator, you deserve a swift kick in the ass, a bloody nose and a black eye.
You are a disgrace to the United States Senate. Resign!
BFD
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