Do we want a "distracted" Kerry in charge of these?
Kerry: "Oops. My boo-boo."
Posted on 10/15/2004 4:29:22 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest
You'd normally think that The Today Show would have buried Kerry's lesbian debate jab in the same deep-sixed vault reserved for Swift Boat allegations, Kerry campaign's threats to Sinclair broadcasting and the mystery surrounding Kerry's military discharge.
But, surprise! Calling it the issue of "the L-word," the controvery led Today this morning. The opening credit showed Kerry, sotto voce, making his statement during the debate, and after a brief news summary that mentioned the matter, it was on to Katie's interview of Mary Matalin and Kerry rep and former Clinton press sec Dee Dee Myers.
As an aside, Katie's megalomania reached new sartorial heights this morning, as she sported a blouse/sweater with a huge, glitzy K splashed across it. What's next: bring on the bling-bling?
In any case, Couric first questioned Matalin, and the basic theme was "what was wrong with raising Mary Cheney's lesbianism given that Dick Cheney has mentioned it and it is not a secret?" Frankly I didn't think Matalin marshalled the best arguments, but did make the case that Mary Cheney has not been a public figure and that Kerry's statement was outrageous and over-the-line.
Turning to Myers, Katie made a surprisingly pointed remark: "some have said that Kerry's statement was not a magnanimous gesture but a calculated political move intended to undermine Pres. Bush's culturally conservative base."
Forced into a corner, Myers admitted: "frankly, I don't think this was Kerry's best moment. It was awkward, and has been a distraction from the campaign's ability to talk about the real issues."
Dee Dee then launched into a laundry list of Kerry campaign talking points on issues foreign and domestic, and claimed the Bush campaign is seeking to exploit the L-word issue to distract from the fact that W lost the debates.
But clearly Kerry is feeling the heat. A candidate knows he's in trouble when even his own spokesman rips him, even if done with velvety gloves.
His apology made no sense and was not an apology. He did not say he was sorry, he said he was trying to point out how strong families dealt with the issue. Edwards did say something about Cheney's family but Kerry didn't. Kerry basically said that that he thought that Chaney's daughter would say that she was born gay. He made no mention of the Cheney family and it was NO APOLOGY.
Actually, I think Kerry's entire campaign is, and has been, awkward and a distraction.
One could only wonder the true enjoyment of a Howard Deaniac campaign would have brought to this, otherwise boring and self defeating excursion into oblivion, these "Democrat Party" loonies are on.
At least with Dean there would be enough comedic lines to actually make stand up comedy funny again. ;)
A distraction? How about a self inflicted wound? When edwards mentioned it, it was passed off as a casual remark. When kerry mentioned it it was obviously a talking point designed to appeal to the bigots out there and to pay homage to the radical gay and du types out there. There was no other reason to mention it twice during the debates.
How many gays out there simply go about their lives not wishing to wear their sexuality on their sleeve. How do you think that made them feel? How many people have gays in their family. How do you think this went over with them? this is not a bump in the road, this is the ditch.
Do we want a "distracted" Kerry in charge of these?
Kerry: "Oops. My boo-boo."
Ouch! In my little town, typical commuting time is about 10 minutes!
Very good point!!
LOL
Can Lenny and Squiggy be far behind?
You know, I agree. On a personal level, none of the conservatives that I know are homo-phobic. I can honestly say that I would love my children unconditionally, regardless of what choices they make, no matter how much I may disagree with them. Would it cause family strife? Perhaps. But the hard-core Christians understand love, and they will not hold this against the Cheneys. If anything, it illustrates the Cheneys as being tolerant for defending their daughter....it shows their love for her despite their disapproval of her lifestyle.
Definitely a mis-fire for Kerry.
"Say, what's that little button for?"
Self-inflicted wound.
HAH! That's great!!
Is he going to award himself a purple heart for this mistake?
At the cost of revealing my ignorance, I have no idea who Lenny and Squiggy are. Could you please elucidate?
Mrs. Edwards should have stayed out of this and kept her trap shut. She and Mrs. H-Kerry are two peas in a pod: CLASSLESS LOUD MOUTHS.
"governsleastgovernsbest, I sure appreciate your daily updates on these morning shows. Your posts are always cogent, to-the-point and entertaining. You are truly "taking one for the team" by enduring these daily broadcasts and reporting back... From this FReeper: Thanks!"
AMEN! I wish I could send 'governs' one of my famous Italian Cream Cakes in appreciation for his daily work!
Another Purple Heart, Maybe? His other PH's were from Self Inflicted wounds, At least two were).
Now, everybody here knows why North Carolinians would not have re-elected Edwards and his crass-mouthed wife.
Thanks, Maria. As delicious as they surely are, in some ways the metaphorical cream cake is even better: "all of the kudos, none of the calories!"
I did not know those initial sweaters were back in style again. Guess I better get me one and a morning show,too!
Yes he is going to award himself a purple heart for this booboo just as he did for the 3 others. I was totally pissed about the remarks he made about Mary. I have a gay son and I am his Mom and will always be. You have unconditional love for your children and while I agree that they are born gay (now, don't flame me, you were not there}, one would not just pull that info out of the air at a debate.
It's from the spin-off of Happy Days--I think the title was "Laverne and Shirley," but if not, they were the two main characters.
It was set in the '50s and I believe they worked in a brewery?
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