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U.S. Rep. Karen McCarthy [Kansas City] to seek treatment for a drinking problem
The Kansas City Star ^ | Saturday, March 22, 2003 | STEVE KRASKE and DAVID GOLDSTEIN

Posted on 03/22/2003 8:04:26 AM PST by TroutStalker

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1 posted on 03/22/2003 8:04:27 AM PST by TroutStalker
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2 posted on 03/22/2003 8:05:16 AM PST by TroutStalker
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Let's not hit this one too hard. She has a problem, she has to deal with it, and we don't look too good if we savage her on this.
3 posted on 03/22/2003 8:06:13 AM PST by Aeronaut (So you are anti-war. Isn't that precious!)
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Not that I would ever SAVAGE anyone on their drinking problem, but I find it curious this alcoholic is more willing to give up booze than her seat in Congress...
5 posted on 03/22/2003 8:09:43 AM PST by Experiment 6-2-6 (Meega, Nala Kweesta!!!!)
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Joe Carmichael, general chairman of the Missouri Democratic Party, said he was shocked to hear about McCarthy's troubles.

Gambling going on here? I'm Shocked! Shocked!

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6 posted on 03/22/2003 8:10:51 AM PST by Elle Bee
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She missed a key vote early Friday on approval of the federal budget. The measure passed 215-212, with eight members not voting. McCarthy also was absent for a vote Friday on a resolution backing President Bush and U.S. troops in the war against Iraq.

As a Democrat, maybe it's better she doesn't get involved in politics anyway.

7 posted on 03/22/2003 8:11:08 AM PST by concerned about politics (Anti-American protestors are inbread liberal Notsosmartso's.)
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I say anyone that is willing to ADMIT they have a problem is beginning to heal. Praying that she will have success in conquering this foe.
8 posted on 03/22/2003 8:11:12 AM PST by pollywog
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I hope she is successful in her efforts to get this problem under control.
9 posted on 03/22/2003 8:11:23 AM PST by Bahbah (Pray for our Troops)
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...more willing to give up booze than her seat in Congress...

That can be fixed by her constituents.

10 posted on 03/22/2003 8:12:03 AM PST by Aeronaut (So you are anti-war. Isn't that precious!)
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Agreed. I have 6 years without a drink coming up next month. This woman will be in my prayers.
11 posted on 03/22/2003 8:13:16 AM PST by cardinal4 (The Senate Armed Services Comm; the Chinese pipeline into US secrets)
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Her ACU ratings show her to be about as left-wing as they come. Now I guess she'll have an AA rating, too.
12 posted on 03/22/2003 8:13:36 AM PST by southernnorthcarolina (optional tag line, printed after my name)
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Let's not hit this one too hard. She has a problem, she has to deal with it

I'm cool with the drinking thing, but no way am I gonna forgive her being a Democrat.

13 posted on 03/22/2003 8:13:38 AM PST by Drango (Two wrongs don't make a right...but three lefts do!)
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The media will make relentless comparisons to the President, who hasn't imbibed in decades. Ironic, isn't it?
14 posted on 03/22/2003 8:13:49 AM PST by Teacher317
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I am not going to get down on her for seeking help...but...

Is she really capable of fulfilling her duties?

A person of character would step down or never seek such a responsibility if they were not up to the task.

15 posted on 03/22/2003 8:14:28 AM PST by BRL
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I know Ted Kennedy, and she is no Ted Kennedy.
17 posted on 03/22/2003 8:16:17 AM PST by Senator Pardek
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I wish her all the luck in her effort to overcome her alcohol problem.

18 posted on 03/22/2003 8:16:17 AM PST by csvset
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I say anyone that is willing to ADMIT they have a problem is beginning to heal. Praying that she will have success in conquering this foe.

And sees the light and changes parties.

19 posted on 03/22/2003 8:16:47 AM PST by concerned about politics (Anti-American protestors are inbread liberal Notsosmartso's.)
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Is she really capable of fulfilling her duties?

If she dries out and takes it serious, why not? (Except for thet democrat thing...)

20 posted on 03/22/2003 8:16:52 AM PST by Aeronaut (So you are anti-war. Isn't that precious!)
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