CLAIM: FILTHY FOLEY ONLINE MESSAGES WERE PAGE PRANK GONE AWRY

Drudge Report ^ | 10/5/07 | Drudge

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>XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX THU OCT 5 2006 2:53:48 ET XXXXX

CLAIM: FILTHY FOLEY ONLINE MESSAGES WERE PAGE PRANK GONE AWRY
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According to two people close to former congressional page Jordan Edmund, the now famous lurid AOL Instant Message exchanges that led to the resignation of Mark Foley were part of an online prank that by mistake got into the hands of enemy political operatives, the DRUDGE REPORT can reveal.

According to one Oklahoma source who knows the former page very well, Edmund, a conservative Republican, goaded an unwitting Foley to type embarrassing comments that were then shared with a small group of young Hill politicos. The prank went awry when the saved IM sessions got into the hands of political operatives favorable to Democrats.

The primary source, an ally of Edmund, adamantly proclaims that the former page is not a homosexual. The prank scenario was confirmed by a second associate of Edmund. Both are fearful that their political careers will be affected if they are publicly brought into the matter.

The prank scenario only applies to the Edmund IM sessions and does not necessarily apply to any other exchanges between the former congressman and others.

The news come on the heels that Edmund has hired former Timothy McVeigh attorney, Stephen Jones.

Developing...

[octobersky]

LOL, pass it over here, please.

[Fawn]

He was probably asked to since he asked a 16 year old what they want for their birthday and for their picture.

[BeHoldAPaleHorse]

According to two people close to former congressional page Jordan Edmund, the now famous lurid AOL Instant Message exchanges that led to the resignation of Mark Foley were part of an online prank that by mistake got into the hands of enemy political operatives, the DRUDGE REPORT can reveal... Developing...

ROVE, YOU MAGNIFICENT BASTARD!

[ABE]

I have a feeling that he's still guilty of the basic facts. Otherwise, why would he have resigned and why would Hastert acknowledge taking steps to stop it?

[mnehring]

Bam. Worst. October. Surpise. Ever*. *By Democrats.

Or best October surprise every by Rove.

[Howlin]

OH MY GOD...let this be true!

[JFC]

I agree....... Drudge... better put up proof ASAP.

[newconhere]

The facts are moving all so quickly. I have to say I am confused as to what is happening. My fear is the first rumor will be instilled in the psychy(sp) of the folk and new info to filter out the truth will be useless.

[conservativepoet]

You guys need to see this. Drudge has his siren going and its a good one folks.

[Sloth]

I ain't holding my breath.

[sandbar]

This is series.

[SE Mom]

OMG

[Gordongekko909]

I think the Kennedys are partial to scotch.

[July 4th]

So, let's see if we hear anything from the gay lobby on this, since it appears that the Dems are using trickery to embarrass and out a homosexual.

[justa-hairyape]

A prank and mistake ! Is that the best the 'pages' new defense lawyers can come up with ? Looks like the 'operatives' are going to be running for cover !

[Republican Red]

Democrats quoted as telling ABC News: "Never Mind" lolol

[Semi Civil Servant]

I love it when a plan comes together.

Rove, you magnificent bas@@@@!m

[Mad Dawgg]

"It's hitting the fan!"

MUST RESIST SURFING TO DU

MUST RESIST SURFING TO DU

MUST RESIST SURFING TO DU

[A Citizen Reporter]

"I had always assumed ABC had found the people who WROTE the IMs, and verified their accuracy."

Would that be the same way that CBS and Dan Rather verified the accuracy of those TNG memos?

[TXBubba]

The next question is who initiated the 'prank'..

Rush's theory was that kids knew he was gay and well, kids make fun of gay people.