Posted on 07/14/2004 1:43:58 PM PDT by weegee
To: National Desk and Political Reporter
Contact: Allison Dobson of Kerry-Edwards, 202-464-2800, Web: http://www.johnkerry.com
BOSTON, July 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Senator John Kerry released the following statement today:
"The floor of the United States Senate should only be used for the common good, not issues designed to divide us for political purposes. Throughout history, amending our Constitution -- the foundation of the nation's values and ideals -- has been serious business. However, even Republicans concede that this amendment is being offered only for political gains. The unfortunate result is that the important work of the American people -- funding our homeland security needs, creating new and better jobs, and raising the minimum wage -- is not getting done. Had this amendment reached a final vote, I would have voted against it, because I believe that the American people deserve better than this from their leaders. When I am president, I will work to bring the nation together and build a stronger America."
Had this amendment reached a final vote, I would have voted against it, because I believe that the American people deserve better than this from their leaders.
Translation: "I didn't vote before I didn't vote for it."
Marriage is not important to the future of this country. Of course knowing this ticket, they will deny that's what they meant even as they reassure the gay lobby they're all for gay marriage with a wink and a nod.
John Kerry:
You will not be President.
"I voted for the amendment before I voted against it".
Edwards: "If this amendment had reached a final vote, I would have voted against it because it is wrong to govern that way."
Translation: "I didn't vote before I didn't vote for it."
Who??? This isn't the same as the "foreign leaders endorse me" statement, is it? Your own home state, Mr. Kerry, is the one forcing the issue on this and when the DOM act is overturned by an activist court, what then? Will the State of Florida have the right not to accept the desires of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts? No, of course not. This IS a Federal issue given Article IV, Section 1 of the Constitution and YOU KNOW IT. To say otherwise is playing politics.
Great opening for us. Both candidates are AWOL from their job, don't show up to vote and then wish to lecture the rest of us about working.
It's time for the Bush team and RNC to not just release a typical soft response but blast them with specific details on their truancy, ask for their resignation from the Senate, and use terms like unqualified, incompetent and irrational.
... and one more important detail - issue the statement while laughing about the ridiculousness of this.
"Bull" Clinton used this phrase a lot.
Translation: A phoney liberal who is solidly for both gay marriage and abortion without limits.
House Judiciary Committee Approves State Marriage Protection Legislation
He lists every other issue which has nothing to do with gay marriage. How about showing up and voting on the merits of each bill. He is a Senator so some of us would find that to be in his job description. How is it wrong to bring up an issue in the senate and vote on it, whether for or against?
It is interesting that Kerry-Edwards are trying to motivate young people to vote ("Does my vote really matter?") and here they are the only two who didn't vote.
In order to comment on the events of the senate you first have to SHOW UP !
John Kerry supports filth. End o' story.
"...this amendment is being offered only for political gains."
O.K. WAIT A MINUTE HERE. I'VE HEARD THIS "ONLY FOR POLITICAL GAIN" STUFF ENOUGH. THE ONES WHO WILL GAIN FROM THIS POLITICALLY ARE THE ONES IN THE MAJORITY. DOES MR. KERRY AND THOSE WHO KEEP SAYING THAT THIS IS "ELECTION YEAR POLITICS" NOT WANT THE CONGRESS & SENATE OF THE U.S. TO REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE MAJORITY OF AMERICANS; OR JUST A SELECT FEW "SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS" AND POLITICIANS?
Hmmm ... too busy for briefings or votes ...
"The Edwards campaign trip -- on a day off for Kerry -- "
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A49935-2004Jul14.html
I don't understand. Why would anyone post what Kerry or Edwards has to say about anything?
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