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 ...
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.
OUCH,Why am I not surprised? What a POS.
McCain delenda est.
Isn't he that ketchup woman's husband?
Really?
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 ....
HE should be asked about this, by a well-researched reporter, in the next debate. See if he lies about it.
My God...it’s suprising to me.
“Didnt Kerry serve in Vietnam?”
I seem to remember hearing something like that.
What’s in this for Cary?
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.
Oh, BS... that is absolute nonsense.... He stayed when he could have left.
Which liar to believe?
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.
Thanks for the link.
Well, one thing’s for sure about Kerry and McCain - they’re both John’s. Lol.
Were you there if not, how do you know he didnt cry! ;-)
Did I fall asleep and wake up in DU-Land?
moar funny pictures
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