Posted on 10/20/2004 6:33:48 PM PDT by kattracks
John Kerry's presidential campaign is complaining that Vice President Dick Cheney, a heart patient, received a flu shot this week, even though health officials have urged that only those most vulnerable receive the vaccine.But apparently team Kerry didn't notice on Monday when Hillary Clinton announced that her heart patient hubby Bill also received a flu shot, during an address about the vaccine shortage at a New York City health center. "Once again, the Bush administration proves that it is the 'do as we say, not as we do' White House," the Kerry campaign said in a statement issued late Wednesday, according to Agence France Press.
Cheney - a pacemaker-wearing cardiac patient who has had four heart attacks - would fit into the government's definition of those most vulnerable to a looming influenza epidemic, noted AFP.
So would recent quadruple bypass recipient ex-President Clinton.
Surely the Kerry campaign will be issuing a statement any minute now condemning the Clintons for "doing as we say, not as we do."
Hillary also got a flu shot, but it was before the restrictions were announced. However, that said, we all knew from the beginning that there were going to be shortages this season.
Lynne Cheney was right--"he is not a good man"!
I heard on the radio this morning, that in fact, all members of Congress/Senate are given flu shots (if they want them), and urged to do so. That would allow for Kerry and Edwards to get one. Cheney is an older man with a heart condition -- he fits the guidelines. These people have no shame at all. Have they issued a statement/apology about this latest gaffe?
I don't think Kerry apologizes, i.e. Mary Cheney.
I read an article yesterday (Drudge I think) that said many members of Congress had gotten a flu shot, including many who don't fall into the vulnerable group. I certainly think Cheney AND Clinton were both in need of a flu shot because they both fall into the vulnerable group. The others- hypocrites! Bet Kerry secretly got one. He's such an ARSE!
forget "this is not a good man"
tell the truth
THOSE BASTARDS
I heard Mary was a lesbian. Seems all she could find to date were democrap men and it drove her over to the other side.....
**Cheney AND Bush should be getting flu shots. As well as all people who come in contact with the President. Do they not realize that it is important for these people to be on the top of their game???**
I agree that all politians should have the jab including Kerry and Edwards they are all mixing with different people plus photo ops with babies which are a high risk catagory.
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