OUT OF AFRICA: KERRY PREPARE RESPONSE TO MEDIA PROBE OF RELATIONSHIP

The Drudge Report ^ | 2/12/04 | Matt Drudge

[Diddle E. Squat]

**Exclusive**

Democratic presidential frontrunner John Kerry is planning a response to a DRUDGE REPORT exclusive which first revealed the frantic behind-the-scenes drama surrounding a woman who recently fled the country, reportedly at the prodding of Kerry!

The nature and details of a claimed two-year relationship, beginning in the Spring of 2001, between a young woman and Kerry is at the center of serious investigations at several media outlets.

After being approached by a top news producer, the woman fled to Africa, where she remains, the DRUDGE REPORT can reveal.

Unlike the Monica Lewinsky drama, which first played out publicly in this space, with audio tapes, cigar and a dress, the Kerry situation has posed a challange to reporters investigating the claims.

"There is no lawsuit testimony this time [like Clinton with Paula Jones]," a top source said Thursday night. "It is hard to prove."

A close friend of the woman first approached a reporter late last year claiming fantastic stories -- stories that now threaten to turn the race for the presidency on its head.

Kerry is scheduled to appear on IMUS IN THE MORNING on Friday. Later he is scheduled to join General Wesley Clark, who, in an off-the-record conversation with a dozen reporters earlier this week, plainly stated: "Kerry will implode over an intern issue."

Reporters who witnessed Clark making the stunning comments marvel at the General's reluctance to later confirm they were spoken -- only to later endorse Kerry for the nomination!

Developing...

[Rebelbase]

"Fleeing to Africa is a new angle."

If she hides long enough she might live.

[hoosiermama]

That's what I've been saying since the first of the year. ....Then Hillary rides in and "saves the party"!

If one became President this year, she couldn't run in '08.

[Diddle E. Squat]

I'm sure that the Bush campaign is quite prepared to debate the issues and out Kerry's records when the time comes. He's not the nominee yet.

All the evidence so far is that this scandal wasn't leaked by the GOP, but rather by Chris Lehane and the Democrats.

Or would you happen to be Andrew Sullivan?

[ReleaseTheHounds]

Continuing... Rick Kaplan -- that's who arranged it... That "non-partisan" middle-of-the-road newsman. Can't remember if he was on the payroll of the communist party or the Democrats.

[Beck_isright]

I'll buy it. I just wonder if FNC will gamble and let Hannity be Hannity tonight. THAT will be the true test of FNC's independence.

[Unknown Freeper]

Maybe she's hiding here....

[Starboard]

say...ain't kerry's WIFE originally from Africa? Yup. Is this our first hint that Kerry's wife is in on the coverup?

Looks like we're going to be treated to another rendition of "Stand By Your Man."

[exnavy]

you should add his running mate to that, Jane Fondle

[leadpenny]

Kerry is scheduled to appear on IMUS IN THE MORNING on Friday.

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3036713/ At 8:29am Eastern. I believe he was scheduled to be on the program before the story broke today.

[bayourod]

"Soros. "

Good guess. Whoever is paying her expenses in Africa is holding a big hammer over Kerry's head. It would be like Hillary to leak the story and then control the witness through her friend Soros.

[Shermy]

Do we know WHERE in Africa? That could add some intrigue to the mix!

Theresa Ketchup Kerry is African. Maybe she has some safe houses there.

[TomGuy]

Doncha just love an election year!!!!

And it's only mid February.

I posted a few months ago: "Hold on, it's going to be a long, rough ride to 2004 elections."

[AgThorn]

say...ain't kerry's WIFE originally from Africa?

yup, Mozombique, I believe.

[exnavy]

As Rush would say, "having more fun than a guy ought to be allowed ..."

[Rome2000]

Kerry's wife is of Portuguese Mozambique origin.

She's more American than he is.

[petitfour]

It's amazing how reporters will so easily confess that Clark said something to them, but they will not confess who told them about Valerie Plame.

[Unknown Freeper]

Kerry is scheduled to appear on IMUS IN THE MORNING on Friday.

Forget Imus, let Bernie interview the ketchup man.

[Jackson Brown]

""alleged Kerry concubine fled to Africa""

Africa! -- maybe they can send Joe Wilson to check out if this is true, after all he did such a great job in Niger.

[hgro]

Maybe the Kerrys have a Fort Marcy Park in Mozambique?

[Beck_isright]

I think Kerry would prefer she go here: