Posted on 08/20/2004 2:40:45 PM PDT by kattracks
CNN is reporting Friday afternoon that the Kerry campaign will file a complaint with the FEC.Wolf Blitzer reported that the campaign will allege that the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth are illegally coordinating their efforts with the Bush-Cheney campaign.
The complaint reportedly demands that the Swiftvets immediately suspend broadcasts of commericals attacking John Kerry's Vietnam War record and return any moneys raised in conjunction with the ad campaign.
The complaint is an extension of Sen. Kerry's charge on Thursday that the Swiftvets are a "front group" for the Bush Cheney campaign, alleging that the group has broken campaign laws by coordinating their efforts with the White House.
John O'Neill, author of the book "Unfit for Command," which details the charges described in the anti-Kerry commercials, said Friday that he had no connection with the White House, adding that his group wouldn't suspend the ads even if the White House asked them too.
"This isn't his fight," O'Neill told radio host Sean Hannity. "This is between the veterans who served in Vietnam and John Kerry."
But, if he isn't saying they're lying, then why pull the ads? This whole thing is as disjointed and convoluted as John Kerry's campaign. The wheels are coming off, folks.
It's a beautiful thing.
And the charges against him still cannot be refuted...
"She can't take any more Captain".. "She's gonna Blow"!
The initial Swift Boat ad was a limited buy in a few swing state markets. All the media attention has magnified that spot money more than any other limited run political commercial that I can recall. The problem that the MSM faces is that they have two primary modes of operation - ignore or attack. But the alternative media no longer allows them to ignore the issues, and if they attack it, it gives it far more attention.
Of course, it also helps to have a campaign staff with an unerring ability to shoot themselves in the foot.
---The complaint reportedly demands that the Swiftvets immediately suspend broadcasts of commericals attacking John Kerry's Vietnam War record and return any moneys raised in conjunction with the ad campaign.---
If so Kerry has climbed into the toilet and pulled the handle himself.
Call the FEC and give them a friendly reminder of Moveon and others. FEC number(800)424-9530 then 6.
This is a extreme desparate measure. . they know they're in BIG TROUBLE!!!!
Kerry is anti-free speech and anti-Constitution. Let the dissenters be heard. Elect Bush, who takes criticism like a true defender of the Constitution.
FM: FEC
TO: Poodle Kerry
RE: Recent complaint
DT: 8/19/04
Dear Mr. Poodle
We have received your complaint and we are deeply concerned about the allegations you have raised. We will form a committee to study the matter, and we promise you a full and complete response next January.
Thank you, and President Bush sends his regards.
FEC
What's the status of the puppet movie the South Park guys are doing? Is that going to come out this fall?
I think the server for the new ad is down. I've not been able to access it this afternoon.
I wish I was in a position to give them lots of money, but I'm not. I did donate $25.00 to them today. Hopefully, I will be able to donate more to them soon.
It's inspiring isn't it? I can see my wallet jumping out of my purse.....just begging to donate some money now. I think it's time to show some real monetary support to our Swift Boat Vets. Kerry has got to go!
Try this.
It worked 20 seconds ago.
http://humaneventsonline.com.edgesuite.net/unfit_video2.html
7 minutes ago DRUDGE REPORT
FORT MYERS, United States (AFP) - Democratic White House hopeful John Kerry (news - web sites)'s campaign formally alleged that a group attacking his Vietnam war record had
illegal ties to US President George W. Bush (news - web sites)'s reelection bid.
In a statement released to reporters, Kerry's campaign announced it had "filed a legal complaint against Swift Boat Veterans for Truth (SBVT) before the Federal
Election Commission (news - web sites) (FEC) for violating the law with inaccurate ads that are illegally coordinated with the Bush-Cheney presidential campaign."
The move by the Kerry campaign came shortly after the Swift Boat group released a second ad attacking the Democratic presidential candidate, who was
wounded three times while serving on a Swift Boat in Vietnam and decorated twice for valor.
Swift Boat Veterans for Truth have accused Kerry of lying about one of the wounds he suffered and of embellishing his acts of heroism during his four months in
Vietnam, charges strongly rejected by the senator from Massachusetts.
Kerry on Thursday accused the Bush administration of using the Swift Boat veterans as a front group to do the "dirty work" of attacking his Vietnam War record.
The New York Times on Friday reported that there is a "web of connections" between the Swift Boat group and the "Bush family, high-profile Texas political
figures and President Bush (news - web sites)'s chief political aide, Karl Rove."
WAHHHHH! Kerry said to bring it on, so here it is.
I read yesterday the Kerry campaign heard about the Thurlow thing yesterday and quickly changed Kerry's speech because they thought they had the magic bullet. Little did they know there was another, bigger gun right around the corner waiting to ambush.
Sucks to be you FKerry.
As I understand it, this is the exact same way Kerry intends to fight Al-Qaeda.
MAKE IT GO AWAY..... snivel
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