[finnman69]

Kerry to Throw Yanks-Red Sox First Pitch

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040725/ap_on_el_pr/cvn_kerry_red_sox_1
29 minutes ago

By NEDRA PICKLER, Associated Press Writer

BOSTON - John Kerry (news - web sites) made a surprise appearance at the Yankees-Red Sox baseball game Sunday night to throw out the opening pitch to a soldier home from Iraq (news - web sites), making an early arrival in the city where Democratic delegates were gathering to nominate him for president.

Sen. Kerry arranged for his flight between the battleground states of Ohio and Florida to be diverted to his hometown of Boston, where he had not been scheduled to make his grand entrance to the convention city until Wednesday afternoon. He said he planned the trip in secret about a week ago.

"The idea of missing a Yankees-Red Sox series right before a convention week was not acceptable, so we changed the policy," Kerry told reporters on the plane.

Kerry was to throw out the first pitch to Will Pumyea, 23, a military police officer in the Massachusetts National Guard, from North Chelmsford, Mass., who had just returned from Iraq and who had previously served in Afghanistan (news - web sites).

After throwing the pitch, Kerry was to sit with his wife, his daughters, former Sen. John Glenn of Ohio, the owners of the Red Sox and Pumyea at the game at Fenway Park.

Fans attending the game Sunday night did not have to go through metal detectors, which is the normal procedure for anyone attending an event with the Democratic presidential candidate. At Fenway Park, supporters distributed signs reading, "Sox Fans for Kerry."

The game was the third in the Boston homestand between the two fierce rivals — who are also the teams representing the two convention cities. The Republicans gather in New York in late August. The Yankees won the first game Friday and the Red Sox came back with a dramatic two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to win a fight-marred game Saturday.

Kerry planned to fly on to Florida on Sunday night after the game and resume his schedule.

[hobson]

The idea of missing a Yankees-Red Sox series right before a convention week was not acceptable, so we changed the policy," Kerry told reporters on the plane.

He refers to his itinerary as a policy? What a doofus.

[kcvl]

"The idea of missing a Yankees-Red Sox series right before a convention week was not acceptable, so we changed the policy," Kerry told reporters on the plane.

What policy?!

[Not A Snowbird]

He said he planned the trip in secret about a week ago.

So... Kerry plans a secret trip to his hometown, and Bush planned a secret trip to Baghdad... compare and contrast, friends.

[Southflanknorthpawsis]

"The idea of missing a Yankees-Red Sox series right before a convention week was not acceptable, so we changed the policy," Kerry told reporters on the plane

What an utter insult to the intelligence of everyone. I'd like to know how many morons really believe this ballgame is a priority to John Kerry right now. I know that most Democrats are dumb, but..................

[NYCVirago]

BOSTON - John Kerry (news - web sites) made a surprise appearance at the Yankees-Red Sox baseball game Sunday night

Maybe it's a surprise to AP reporter Nedra Pickler, but I heard about him coming to the game at least three days ago!

[Godebert]

Kerry was to throw out the first pitch to Will Pumyea, 23, a military police officer in the Massachusetts National Guard, from North Chelmsford, Mass., who had just returned from Iraq and who had previously served in Afghanistan (news - web sites).

I would have refused to play catcher for that leftist scumbag traitor.

[CFC__VRWC]

Sen. Kerry arranged for his flight between the battleground states of Ohio and Florida to be diverted to his hometown of Boston, where he had not been scheduled to make his grand entrance to the convention city until Wednesday afternoon. He said he planned the trip in secret about a week ago. "The idea of missing a Yankees-Red Sox series right before a convention week was not acceptable, so we changed the policy," Kerry told reporters on the plane.

Oh isn't that special!

"IIIIII had to upstage George BUUUUSH when heee PUUUT ON THAT FLIIIIGHT JAAAACKET and strutted around in Iraq with a PLAAAAASTIC TURRRRRKEY! So IIIIIII sneaked into this game. Heh heh heh, IIIII sure FOOOOOLED you, didn't IIIII? YOOOOUUUU should have a BEEEEER with MEEEE and IIIIIII'LLL tell you about how IIIII SERRRRVED IN VIETNAAAAAAM!"

[CFC__VRWC]

Sen. Kerry arranged for his flight between the battleground states of Ohio and Florida to be diverted to his hometown of Boston, where he had not been scheduled to make his grand entrance to the convention city until Wednesday afternoon. He said he planned the trip in secret about a week ago.

"The idea of missing a Yankees-Red Sox series right before a convention week was not acceptable, so we changed the policy," Kerry told reporters on the plane.

Oh isn't that special!

"IIIIII had to upstage George BUUUUSH when heee PUUUT ON THAT FLIIIIGHT JAAAACKET and strutted around in Iraq with a PLAAAAASTIC TURRRRRKEY! So IIIIIII sneaked into this game. Heh heh heh, IIIII sure FOOOOOLED you, didn't IIIII? YOOOOUUUU should have a BEEEEER with MEEEE and IIIIIII'LLL tell you about how IIIII SERRRRVED IN VIETNAAAAAAM!"

[fishing1]

"The idea of missing a Yankees-Red Sox series right before a convention week was not acceptable, so we changed the policy," Kerry told reporters on the plane.

PLEASE! It's baseball, you twit! Either love it or just buy the hotdog! If you don't like the game--which by evidence of your rubber arm you don't--just lie, tell them you're a Cubs fan, and leave.

See you Tuesday, Senator. :) Jinx.

[faithincowboys]

Typical-- no mention of Kerry's lousy picth or the boos. Pathetic show of bias!!!

[mvpel]

"The idea of missing a Yankees-Red Sox series right before a convention week was not acceptable, so we changed the policy," Kerry told reporters on the plane.

But I guess missing 65% of the votes in the Senate while accepting 100% of his salary was entirely and absolutely acceptable.

[SuziQ]

Kerry was to throw out the first pitch to Will Pumyea, 23, a military police officer in the Massachusetts National Guard, from North Chelmsford, Mass., who had just returned from Iraq and who had previously served in Afghanistan (news - web sites).

But of course, he's not sucking up to the military at all, no siree!!

[Kaslin]

BOSTON - John Kerry (news - web sites) made a surprise appearance at the Yankees-Red Sox baseball game Sunday night to throw out the opening pitch to a soldier home from Iraq

Kerry didn't find it necessary to visit the troops in Iraq, so he waits till they come back. What a putz

[Indie]

sox fans for kerry mentioned but nothing about boos...hmm...presstitute bias? /BARF

[weegee]

At Fenway Park, supporters distributed signs reading, "Sox Fans for Kerry."

I didn't see an explanation of Fenway's signs and banners rule on the Red Sox website. I know that some ballparks prohibit political banners at games.