Extreme Makeover Day Three: Decisive? Strong?

Dems Extreme Makeover ^ | July 28, 2004

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John Edwards Claims John Kerry Is "Decisive. Strong." "John Edwards saluted John Kerry Wednesday night as a man tested a generation ago in the heat of battle, ready now to lead America in an age of terrorism. 'Decisive. Strong. Aren't those the traits you want in a commander in chief?' Edwards said at the Democratic National Convention." (David Espo, "Edwards Calls Kerry 'Decisive, Strong,' An Ideal Commander In Chief," The Associated Press, 7/28/04)

Kerry Flip-Flopped On John Edwards

During Primary, Kerry Questioned Edwards' Lack Of Experience. (Nick Anderson, "Edwards' Track Record On Trade Has Lane Changes," Los Angeles Times, 2/19/04)

Kerry: "When I Came Back From Vietnam In 1969 I Don't Know If John Edwards Was Out Of Diapers Then." (Adam Nagourney and Jim Rutenberg, "With Hopes Up And Elbows Out, Democrats Give Iowa Their All," The New York Times, 1/19/04)

Kerry Then Selected Edwards As Running Mate.

Kerry Flip-Flopped On Iraq War

Kerry Voted For Authorization To Use Force In Iraq.

In First Dem Debate, Kerry Strongly Supported President's Action In Iraq. KERRY: "George, I said at the time I would have preferred if we had given diplomacy a greater opportunity, but I think it was the right decision to disarm Saddam Hussein, and when the President made the decision, I supported him, and I support the fact that we did disarm him." (ABC News, Democrat Presidential Candidate Debate, Columbia, SC, 5/4/03)

Now, Kerry Says He Is Anti-War Candidate. CHRIS MATTHEWS: "Are you one of the anti-war candidates?" KERRY: "I am -- Yes, in the sense that I don't believe the president took us to war as he should have, yes, absolutely." (MSNBC's "Hardball," 1/6/04)

Kerry Flip-Flopped On Funding For Our Troops In Iraq

Kerry Had Characterized A Vote Against The $87 Billion As "Irresponsible." (CBS, "Face the Nation," 9/14/03)

Then Kerry Voted Against Senate Passage Of Iraq/Afghanistan Reconstruction Package.

Now Kerry Says He's "Proud" That He And Edwards Voted Against $87 Billion In Funding For U.S. Soldiers. (John Kerry, Remarks at "Women's Voices: A Luncheon with John Kerry," Boston, MA, 7/12/04)

Kerry Flip-Flopped On Patriot Act

Kerry Voted For Patriot Act.

Later, Running In The 2004 Democratic Primary, Kerry Attacked Patriot Act. "We are a nation of laws and liberties, not of a knock in the night. So it is time to end the era of John Ashcroft. That starts with replacing the Patriot Act with a new law that protects our people and our liberties at the same time. I've been a District Attorney and I know that what law enforcement needs are real tools not restrictions on American's basic rights." (Sen. John Kerry, Remarks At Iowa State University, 12/1/03)

Kerry Flip-Flopped On Preemption

In 2003 Boston Globe Guest Commentary, Kerry Denounced "The Threat Of Military Preemption Against Terrorist Organizations." (John Kerry, Op-Ed, "Moscow Treaty Is Full Of Holes, The Boston Globe, 3/5/03)

Kerry Said Preemptive Doctrine Invites Other Countries To Do Opposite Of What We "Want Them To Do." (Sen. John Kerry, CNN's Democrat Candidate Debate, 10/9/03)

Kerry Says He Would Launch Preemptive Strikes Against Terrorists. "Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry said Friday he would be willing to launch a pre-emptive strike against terrorists if he had adequate intelligence of a threat. Kerry offered some support for one of the most controversial aspects of President Bush's national security policy, even as he criticized the president for not reforming intelligence agencies after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. 'Am I prepared as president to go get them before they get us if we locate them and have the sufficient intelligence? You bet I am,' he said at a news conference at his Washington headquarters." (Ken Guggenheim, "Kerry Offers Support For Pre-Emptive Strikes Against Terrorists," The Associated Press, 7/16/04)

Kerry Flip-Flopped On Death Penalty For Terrorists

In 1996, Kerry Attacked Governor Bill Weld For Supporting Death Penalty For Terrorists. KERRY: "Your policy would amount to a terrorist protection policy. Mine would put them in jail." (1996 Massachusetts Senate Debate, 9/16/96)

But, In 2002, Kerry Said He Supported Death Penalty For Terrorists. KERRY: "The law of the land is the law of the land, but I have also said that I am for the death penalty for terrorists because terrorists have declared war on your country." (NBC's "Meet The Press," 12/1/02)

Kerry Flip-Flopped On No Child Left Behind

Kerry Voted For No Child Left Behind Act.

But Now Kerry Is Attacking No Child Left Behind As "Mockery." (Holly Ramer, "Kerry Wants To Make 'Environmental Justice' A Priority," The Associated Press, 4/22/03)

Kerry Flip-Flopped On NAFTA

Kerry Voted For NAFTA.

Now, Kerry Says If He Could Vote Again, He Would Oppose NAFTA. "Kerry, who voted for NAFTA in 1993, expressed some doubt about the strength of free-trade agreements. 'If it were before me today, I would vote against it because it doesn't have environmental or labor standards in it,' he said." (David Lightman, "Democrats Battle For Labor's Backing," Hartford Courant, 8/6/03)

Kerry Flip-Flopped On Israeli Security Fence

In October 2003, Before An Arab American Audience, Kerry Called Fence "Barrier To Peace." (Sen. John Kerry, Remarks Before Arab American Institute National Leadership Conference, Dearborn, MI, 10/17/03)

In February 2004, Before Jewish American Audience, Kerry Called Fence "Legitimate Act Of Self-Defense." (Janine Zacharia, "Kerry Defends Security Fence," The Jerusalem Post, 2/25/04)

Kerry Flip-Flopped On View Of Arafat

In 1997 Book, Kerry Called Yasser Arafat "Statesman" And "Role Model." (Sen. John Kerry, The New War, 1997, pp. 112-113)

Now Kerry Wants Arafat Isolated. "Kerry expressed the opposite view eight days ago, when he told Jewish leaders in New York that he shares President Bush's belief that Arafat must be isolated because he's not a 'partner for peace' ... much less a statesman." (Deborah Orin, "Kerry's Yasser Woe," The New York Post, 3/8/04)

[GailA]

He's giving his 2 America's speech. Crowd is going nuts

[Voltage]

Edwards made his fortune suing doctors that deliver babies. Seems to me that this should be the subject of major advertising...I think people perfer doctors who deliver babies to any trial lawyer...at least I hope so!!!

[jocon307]

As of right now, 10:50 PM Eastern Time, it's

HOPE IS ON THE WAY

per Mr. Edwards.

Last night, 'bout this time it was

SEND ME (er, that is him)

per Pres. Clinton

I think they are still looking for a message. And I tell you I fear in my heart if this ticket gets in. Talk about your all hat and no cattle! And I was born and raised on the island of Manhattan, sKerry stuff.

[agincourt1415]

http://www.kerryquotes.com/votingrecord.htm

Kerry's voting record will sink him.