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Carnahan apologizes for bin Laden remark
stltoday.com ^ | 10/16/2002 02:23 PM | AP

Posted on 10/16/2002 1:27:38 PM PDT by show me state

Edited on 05/11/2004 5:33:58 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Missouri Sen. Jean Carnahan apologized Wednesday for commenting that the White House ``can't get Osama bin Laden, so they're going to get me.''

Made Sunday at a Democratic luncheon in Clay County, Mo., Mrs. Carnahan's remarks were greeted with laughter and applause: ``I'm the No. 1 target of the White House. They can't get Osama bin Laden, so they're going to get me.''


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TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Missouri
KEYWORDS: carnahan; talent; ussenate2002
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To: taxcontrol
For ONCE, I would love for a politician to stand up a say "Yep I said that, and if you dont like what I said - tough"

Remember when Bush/Cheney called Clymer a clymer? No appology was issued, they simply said they were sorry a private conversation was made public.

41 posted on 10/16/2002 2:23:45 PM PDT by ibbryn
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To: show me state
WAAAAAAA! Wow! Not only is she snotty about the war on terrorism, she has a really thin skin to boot.

Maybe Bush should roll over for her since she is so deserving.

42 posted on 10/16/2002 2:26:15 PM PDT by Tom Bombadil
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To: KSCITYBOY
Jean must have gotten a call from lil tommy.

That, and a shot of an anti-psychotic medication.

43 posted on 10/16/2002 2:26:38 PM PDT by Calvin Locke
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To: show me state
This APPOINTED Senator decided to oppose the President's choice for Attorney General, John Ashcroft, the man who nobly conceded a close result immediately even though the Democrats found a crooked Court to keep the polls open later than scheduled.

THAT'S why the President wants you out of the Senate! That, plus your backstabbing of a fellow Missourian shows you are just another Dirty 'Rat!
44 posted on 10/16/2002 2:36:40 PM PDT by You Dirty Rats
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To: show me state
Carnahan plays a lot of her radion spots on the Limbaugh Show and Hannity's Show. This makes no sense to me. I suspect that this reflects a "panic spending spree" on media spots.
45 posted on 10/16/2002 2:48:13 PM PDT by rface
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To: show me state
yet the White House is still very focused on defeating me,'' she said.

Gee, I wonder why that is. After all, you voted to reject Aschoft after he did not challenge your illegal appointment.

Maybe it is time for you to go back to just being a grandmother.

46 posted on 10/16/2002 2:58:03 PM PDT by HapaxLegamenon
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To: show me state
In a statement issued Wednesday, Mrs. Carnahan said: ``I understand that some people may have been offended by my comment. I certainly did not intend that, and I offer my apologies. I have been and continue to be a strong supporter of the president's efforts to fight terrorism. ``In fact, my comment was born out of a bit of frustration that I have supported this president on several of his top initiatives, including his defense budget and his tax cuts, yet the White House is still very focused on defeating me,'' she said.

Not much of an apology, is it?

47 posted on 10/16/2002 3:04:13 PM PDT by NYCVirago
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To: HapaxLegamenon
[yet the White House is still very focused on defeating me,'' she said]

Maybe she expects GWB to campaign for her. Her response was worst.
48 posted on 10/16/2002 3:20:08 PM PDT by Missouri
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To: ErnBatavia
I'll take your word on it yes or no.
49 posted on 10/16/2002 3:50:27 PM PDT by Paleo Conservative
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