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John Kerry: McCain Approached Me About Joining Dem Ticket in 2004
MyDD ^ | April 3, 2007 | Jonathan Singer

Posted on 01/11/2008 9:29:47 PM PST by khnyny

On Monday afternoon I had the chance to speak with Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts, the Democratic Party's nominee for President in 2004. During the interview, which covers a range of topics and which I will be posting later this afternoon, an item of particular interest jumped out at me: According to Sen. Kerry, it was John McCain's staff who approached his campaign about potentially filling the Vice President slot on the Democratic ticket in 2004. Take a listen to and a look at the interchange...

Jonathan Singer: There's a story in The Hill, I think on Tuesday, by Bob Cusack on the front page of the paper talking about how John McCain's people -- John Weaver -- had approached Tom Daschle and a New York Congressman, I don't remember his name, about switching parties. And I was wondering if you could talk a little bit about what your discussions were with him in 2004, how far it went, who approached whom... if there was any "there" there.

John Kerry: I don't know all the details of it. I know that Tom, from a conversation with him, was in conversation with a number of Republicans back then. It doesn't surprise me completely because his people similarly approached me to engage in a discussion about his potentially being on the ticket as Vice President. So his people were active -- let's put it that way.

Singer: Okay. And just to confirm, you said it, but this is something they approached you rather than...

Kerry: Absolutely correct. John Weaver of his shop... [JK aswers phone]

As you might know from reading my posts in the past, I don't usually addend my own thoughts to my interviews. I like to think they speak for themselves. But...

(Excerpt) Read more at mydd.com ...


TOPICS: Front Page News; Politics/Elections; US: Michigan; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: 2004; 2008; elections; gop; kerry; mccain
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To: khnyny

That wacky Kerry. He’s just trying to stir up the pot and alienate the McCaniacs from their hero claiming he wanted to switch parties. Sorry, Johnny, that won’t cut it because most of McCain’s supporters could care less or they’re already Democrats.

BTW, didn’t Kerry serve in Viet Nam? I think I heard it somewhere, hmmm, can’t remember where and when.


41 posted on 01/11/2008 9:53:37 PM PST by peggybac (Tolerance is the virtue of believing in nothing)
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To: khnyny
What You Don't Know about John Kerry
42 posted on 01/11/2008 9:53:45 PM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: khnyny

OUCH,Why am I not surprised? What a POS.


43 posted on 01/11/2008 9:53:45 PM PST by HANG THE EXPENSE (Defeat liberalism, its the right thing to do for America.)
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To: khnyny

McCain delenda est.


44 posted on 01/11/2008 9:54:14 PM PST by Mad_Tom_Rackham (Elections have consequences.)
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To: khnyny
John ... who?

Isn't he that ketchup woman's husband?

45 posted on 01/11/2008 9:55:12 PM PST by TChris ("if somebody agrees with me 70% of the time, rather than 100%, that doesn’t make him my enemy." -RR)
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To: DefeatHitlery08

Really?


46 posted on 01/11/2008 9:55:25 PM PST by HANG THE EXPENSE (Defeat liberalism, its the right thing to do for America.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I wish the RINO’s would just go over to their Democrat home party and leave us the hell alone ....

This is getting downright ponderous ....


47 posted on 01/11/2008 9:55:45 PM PST by Neu Pragmatist (Just say No to McPain and No to Flip Romney .....VOTE FRED ... Thank you :))
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To: khnyny

HE should be asked about this, by a well-researched reporter, in the next debate. See if he lies about it.


48 posted on 01/11/2008 9:56:37 PM PST by Mariner
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To: Neu Pragmatist

My God...it’s suprising to me.


49 posted on 01/11/2008 9:56:51 PM PST by americanophile
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To: doc1019

“Didn’t Kerry serve in Vietnam?”

I seem to remember hearing something like that.


50 posted on 01/11/2008 9:57:14 PM PST by PetroniusMaximus
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To: khnyny

What’s in this for Cary?


51 posted on 01/11/2008 9:57:59 PM PST by CindyDawg
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To: Jim Robinson
Jim Rob

Does the information on this thread surprise you?

Given your past hatred for McCain...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1601416/posts

John McCain, you treasonous bastard, I challenge you or any of your traitorous cohorts to find even one thread, one post, one paragraph, one sentence or even one lousy word posted to this web site that is not fully protected by the First Amendment!

If you do run, I'm afraid you're gonna be at least one vote short. It'll be a cold day in hell before a traitor like you ever receives my vote. And that's a campaign promise you can take to the bank.

Don't you want to rethink your worst case scenario support for this PUKE and change it to another? Even the flipper or Giuliani would be better than McAmnesty.

52 posted on 01/11/2008 9:58:32 PM PST by DWar (The perfect is the enemy of the excellent!!)
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To: Dan(9698)

Oh, BS... that is absolute nonsense.... He stayed when he could have left.


53 posted on 01/11/2008 9:59:23 PM PST by Porterville (Obama needs to prepare himself for the laming of the shrew.)
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To: khnyny

Which liar to believe?


54 posted on 01/11/2008 9:59:26 PM PST by pissant (Duncan Hunter: Warrior, Statesman, Conservative)
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To: pepperhead

I’m not sure if you have or not, but I’ve linked ‘the Hill’ article from March 2007 in post 39. See if that reduces your objections to this story.

McCain’s strategist does agree that he met with the people making the claim.

I’ll have to admit, my observation regarding McCain was that he was incredibly PO’d at the RP at one point. This doesn’t really surprise me all that much.

I am not a fan of McCain. It’s safe to say I don’t care for him at all. That’s why I may be more easily persuaded on this issue.

Take care.


55 posted on 01/11/2008 9:59:55 PM PST by DoughtyOne (< fence >< sound immigration policies >< /weasles >< /RINOs >< /Reagan wannabees that are liberal >)
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To: DoughtyOne

Thanks for the link.

Well, one thing’s for sure about Kerry and McCain - they’re both John’s. Lol.


56 posted on 01/11/2008 10:03:25 PM PST by khnyny (Clinton and Co. are the carnies of American politics.)
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To: doc1019
Didn’t Kerry serve in Vietnam?

He sure did! He got a little scratch on his leg and they gave him a Purple Heart. He was a real man about it too, he didn't even cry!

/sarc
57 posted on 01/11/2008 10:06:02 PM PST by Deo volente
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To: Deo volente

Were you there … if not, how do you know he didn’t cry! ;-)


58 posted on 01/11/2008 10:08:56 PM PST by doc1019 (Rabbit and the Hare … Fred ‘08)
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To: Dan(9698)
So why don't you tell us what you really think: That he is a traitor that should be shot like a dog. Is that where you are going . . . .

Did I fall asleep and wake up in DU-Land?

59 posted on 01/11/2008 10:13:03 PM PST by rebel_yell2
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To: Neu Pragmatist
Kiss-n-tell Kerry.

lolcats - Brokbak Kitteh  wishes he cud kwit u.
moar funny pictures

60 posted on 01/11/2008 10:13:12 PM PST by Miss Behave (Beloved daughter of Miss Creant, super sister of danged Miss Ology, and proud mother of Miss Hap.)
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