Posted on 08/20/2004 3:24:39 PM PDT by Smogger
8/20/2004 5:16:00 PM
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To: National Desk, Political Reporter
Contact: Chad Clanton or Phil Singer, both of Kerry-Edwards 2004, 202-464-2800; Web: http://www.johnkerry.com
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Kerry-Edwards campaign spokesman Chad Clanton released the following statement today about the new Swift Boat Veterans for Bush ad:
"This is another ad from a front group funded by Bush allies that is trying to smear John Kerry. The newest ad takes Kerry's testimony out of context, editing what he said to distort the facts. He testified as a 27 year-old Vietnam veteran. He opposed a war that, at that point, cost over 44,000 lives of the 58,245 names that are on the Vietnam Memorial wall. It says a lot that the President refuses to condemn this smear. The American people want to hear how we're going to cut health care costs and strengthen the economy, not smears."
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Kerry's botox is beginning to drip out.
Time to inject this reject.
The MSM is spinning that the first out is all Karl Rove's handywork. They are much more interested in the Swift Boat Vets political contributors (you and I) then they are in their allegations. That's all I have seen reported on in the MSM. But wait until this second ad hits the airwaves. I saw a clip from it on MSNBC at lunch. Notice I said only a clip because the ad is JUST TO DAMNING to be shown in it's entirety by the Lame stream media. That coupled with wide distribution of the book and Kerry will be "sucking wind" soon.
Answer the specific charges.
Just wait till they get to the commercial that quotes N. Viet and VC military types on the impact of Kerry's group on the outcome of the war.
I don't care for beer, but a good Chilean wine might do...
Tell that to Amazon and Barnes and Noble, lol! I think they'd respectfully disagree.
And his traitorous actions accelerated the number to 58,245.
I would like to hear John Kerry point out even 1 thing in the new ad that is not true. I am skeptical of anything that looks like a smear campaign, but honestly, what is untrue about this ad? All the ad does is show John Kerry's statements and gives testimony from vietnam vets saying how it hurt them. What is untrue about that? what is illegal about that?
He forgot the key part of the script: the ad is replacing the "now discredited" ad that "lied about" Kerry's bronze star. That was why the Washpost published their piece of crap yesterday so that it could be used as proof that the Swifties switched ads today because of it.
Soros and Terri don't have enough money to fix this
These Vets can't be bought .. they can't be scared away either
This is about HONOR .. Something Kerry can't buy
And I don't know how the Kerry campaign can claim anything was edited or taken out of context. That's an unedited part of his testimony. You couldn't put all of his Senate testimony in a 30 second commercial.
Sweet post, wolves. Right back at ya.
God! I hope you are right. My morale ain't holding up that well!
its fun to watch the dems run around like chicks with sales cut off!!!
Remember that Kerry was still a Naval Reserve Officer when he testified before the Senate. And he was wearing his ribbons on fatigues, in violation of military regulations.
John F'n Kerry is a self-serving POS.
Smears? I believe that is precisely what the vets are accusing Kerry of. Seems relevant to me. They are entitled to tell their story. Let the people decide for themselves after hearing all sides.
" These eyes are beginning to get a haunted look -- haunted by his own words coming back to bite him in the arse. "
Kerry looked downright waxy yesterday.
Excuse me, I have to go shower now...
My husband just watched the ad on my computer.
He said I can donate more money to the Swifties.
Yes, he has to be toast after this ad plays.
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