Indeed.
Sweet dreams.
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 ...
I don’t think so. I’m sure he would have mentioned it if he had.
McCain Rides to Kerry's Rescue: "John Kerry is Not Weak on Defense" (Today Show alert)
The Today Show
Posted on 03/18/2004 4:31:09 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest
Just when the Bush campaign had wrestled John Kerry to to the mat on his weak and waffling record on national security and defense, who leaps over the ropes and into the ring to revive him? Why, none other than the egomaniacal, sore-losing Senator from Arizona, John McCain.
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Undeterred by McCain Denials, Some See Him as Kerry's No. 2 (McCain's Latest Lap Dance with Kerry)
NY Times via Drudge ^ | 5/15/2004 | SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and JODI WILGOREN
Posted on 05/15/2004 8:22:26 AM PDT by CFC__VRWC
Despite weeks of steadfast rejections from Senator John McCain, some prominent Democrats are angling for him to run for vice president alongside Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts, creating a bipartisan ticket that they say would instantly transform the presidential race.
What is this talk of Kerry serving in Vietnam? Who knew!
If McCain gets the nod, he will offer the Veep slot to Lieberman. Guaranteed.
Thanks for those great links.
I say this to everyone - elections really are the greatest theatre. The entertainment never ends.
I'm not saying it couldn't happen. McCain delights in p*ssing on conservatives and calling it bi-partisanship.
But I think it more likely that Lurch would be a Veep under McInsane.
McCain and Stem Cell Research Round-up
SEN. JOHN McCAIN: THE ULTIMATE "RHINESTONE HERO"
SEN. JOHN McCAIN: THE ULTIMATE "RHINESTONE HERO" Part II
U.S. Sen. John McCain is no War Hero
John McCain: The Manchurian Candidate
McCain Is Booed by Labor Activists
McCain Rides to Kerry's Rescue: "John Kerry is Not Weak on Defense" (Today Show alert)
John McCain SCREAMS AT 9/11 FSA MEMBERS FOR OPPOSING HIS BILL TO GIVE AMNESTY FOR ILLEGALS
A number of articles on McCain. (some the same as above)
McCain Seeks to Change California Primary
McCain/Soros by Rabbi Areyh Spero
Soros' "Reform" (an article about Soros‘ instrumental hand in McCain/Feingold)
Not Child‘s Play [McCain/Schumer bill could effect FR?]
McCain's Letter (McCain aligns with Global Enviro activists)
The Turning Point on Global Warming (McCain and Lieberman Op-Ed Alert)
Climate bill sets stage for debate (Sens. McCain, Obama, and Lieberman join forces)
McCain: Global warming is fact, must be addressed [hurl alert]
McCain Looked into Caucusing with Democrats
McCain Still Disliked by Fiscal Conservatives (Club For Growth)
John McCain Goes Left for Money
McCain, Obama Make Deal on Financing
Sens. Snowe, Collins to head Maine exploratory committee for McCain
Double Talk Express. McCain in his own words. VIDEO
More YOUTUBE - McCain On Abortion (UH OH! YouTube Has a Video of Him in 1999)
How Cindy McCain was outed for drug addiction(stole drugs from the American Voluntary Medical Team)
John McCain: Hypocrite by Mark R. Levin
McCain and his Chicom Connections: Posts #17 and #18 by Calpernia
TEN REASONS NOT TO SUPPORT MCCAIN (Free Republic thread from 2000)
It depends on the meaning of “never” (McCain's Convenient Memory) **NEW**
McCain Ties to Lobbyists Troublesome - Newsmax Staff
McCain Sides With Leading Dems on Global Warming (NH voter reminder ALERT
The Conservative Case Against John McCain In 2008
McCain Blames Bush For Osama's Escape
The Real McCain Record Obstacles in the way of conservative support.
Captains of Industry Could Populate McCain Cabinet ( Lieberman Potential Cabinet Member)
John Kerry: McCain Approached Me About Joining Dem Ticket in 2004
Democrats say McCain nearly abandoned GOP
McCain denies he was close to quitting GOP
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Why don't you shut your political pie hole?
Stifling the www? Online Freedom of Speech Act (H.R. 1606)
"1606 is needed because federal courts have ordered the Federal Election Commission to regulate "electioneering communications" on the Internet because of the Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act (McCain-Feingold). If H.R. 1606 fails to become law, your Web site or blog could be shut down for the 30 days prior to a primary election and the 60 days prior to a general election should you express "electioneering communications."
LOL !
Well goody. Then we’re going to have a democrat president no matter what. It’s official. There is now only one ruling party.
You got it....... And McCain IS "people like Kerry". You must not have watched the debate where he said his amnesty was not an amnesty. As a matter of my opinion, I think John McCain is possibly more dishonest than Kerry.
Well, we flushed one. I’m hoping pretty soon we’ll be two for two.
McCain was offered VP with unprecedented powers - control over all things military. It would have been a virtual co-presidency. McCain's response was "I am a Republican."
This account came from a McCain staffer and I have no reason to disbelieve it.
From what I hear John got a few scratches while serving in the armed forces. They gave him a purple heart and sent him home. He came home and wound up singing like 'Jane Fonda' on the floor of the Senate of the United States.
John's a war zero.
Right on.
Indeed.
Sweet dreams.
Thanks for the report. I hope you’re right.
Why is this not surprising that this crap is coming up again. It was a lie last time too.
With McPain , anything is possible . I truly don’t doubt the story given McPain’s track record .
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