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'...as long as he's not followed by a Swift Boat vet...'
I'm sure they would NEVER have a Dem on to refute a Republican if the tables were reversed. Noooo way.
Any political strategist could see this coming. A Hahvahd version of 'can't we all just get along?'. The press will love it. The soccer moms will think he's so brave! (Remember McGreevey's poll numbers went UP after he decalred himself a victim.)
The SBV's should concentrate on the '71 Senate testimony no matter WHAT Kerry says...or does. There's a risk of getting bogged down in the details of the actual incidents rather than concentrating on the best weapon...Kerry's own words. O'Neill did an excellent job discussing this with Rush, tying in the POW's and the average Vet.
They need to add Kerry's statement yesterday - it wasn't the Swifties I blamed for the atrocities, it was the OTHER Vets! - to the '71 tape. Then and now. Before and After. Same lie.
60 Minutes will probably give him the whole 60 minutes, just like Bill Clinton and Richard Clarke. The Swift Boat Vets need not apply to be on, and won't even be interviewed. And piece will be incredibly one-sided.
Big suprise. Russert helps kerry weasel. Bet he asks some really tough questions, huh?
Unfortunately, don't underestimate what an appearance on 60 Minutes can do for a failing Dem candidate. It worked for the Clintons in '92.
I think saying he's sorry will be good. At least he is forced to admit his mistake. But since what he did has affected 3 decades of foreign policy and the image and lives of Vietnam vets, I think the only acceptable action he can make to put the issue to rest is to QUIT his run for President.
I think Sunday's a little late for him to do this, as this story has huge legs. And after all, the RNC convention is the big story next week, not him. But Kerry's got such an ego, that's probably why he'll do it then; to step on the Republicans' time!