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Kerry says GOP lied about Foley, Iraq [because of a Republican cover-up,.........]
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Posted on 10/13/2006 4:32:38 PM PDT by Sub-Driver

Kerry says GOP lied about Foley, Iraq

By HOLLY RAMER, Associated Press Writer1 hour, 14 minutes ago

Sen. John Kerry, a potential presidential candidate in 2008, likened the congressional page scandal to the war in Iraq on Friday, saying Republicans have lied about both.

"They tell us we're making progress in Iraq and that there is no civil war. That is a lie," Kerry, D-Mass., said in remarks prepared for delivery at the New Hampshire Democratic Party's annual fall fundraising dinner. "There is a civil war and it is costing American and Iraqi lives every single day, and we must change course in Iraq."

Republicans also are lying when they claim the page scandal surrounding former Rep. Mark Foley (news, bio, voting record) is a Democratic plot to win the midterm elections, Kerry said.

"This issue is here because of a Republican cover-up," he said. "And those from the party that preaches moral values that covered this up have no right to preach moral values anymore."

Foley, R-Fla., resigned Sept. 29 after being confronted with sexually explicit computer messages he sent to a teenage male page. For several days afterward, House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., blamed Democrats for the scandal but later changed course and took responsibility for the matter.

On Thursday, the House ethics committee questioned a former Foley aide who has said he took complaints about Foley's conduct to Hastert's chief of staff three years ago. Hastert's chief of staff has denied that exchange took place.

Kerry, the Democratic Party's presidential nominee in 2004, has packed his schedule with appearances for Democratic candidates for Congress and state offices.

New Hampshire Republican Reps. Charles Bass and Jeb Bradley "have failed to ask the tough questions, failed to demand the answers and rubber-stamped a willful president's wrongful course," Kerry said.

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To: Sub-Driver

Let's see...

Tradesports has him at a 3.3, compared to 49 and change for Hillary... That makes him fifth among Dems (behind Osama Obama).

He doesn't even show on the overall trades.

So, why are we listening to him again?


21 posted on 10/13/2006 4:42:30 PM PDT by TWohlford
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To: Sub-Driver

Well if anyone knows that anyone is lieing, it should be "I'll sign my 180 form" liar.....


22 posted on 10/13/2006 4:42:54 PM PDT by HarleyLady27 (My ? to libs: "Do they ever shut up on your planet?" "Grow your own DOPE: Plant a LIB!")
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To: AmericanMade1776

What's wrong with his eyes?


23 posted on 10/13/2006 4:43:24 PM PDT by Excellence (Vote Dhimmocrat; Submit for Peace!)
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To: maggief

Dork with Gun

24 posted on 10/13/2006 4:43:44 PM PDT by AmericanMade1776
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To: Dog Gone

I don't recall anyone blaming Democrats initially, although it was the first thing that crossed my mind. It was probably almost a week into the scandal when I first heard of anyone connecting the scandal to Dems.


25 posted on 10/13/2006 4:44:48 PM PDT by massfreeper
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To: Excellence

"What's wrong with his eyes?"

He just looked at his wife.


26 posted on 10/13/2006 4:44:58 PM PDT by Prost1 (Fair and Unbiased as always!)
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To: Excellence
Excellence wrote: What's wrong with his eyes?

Not really sure what is wrong with John Kerry's eyes , either it is his botox wearing off, or the sleeze within taking hold.

27 posted on 10/13/2006 4:45:06 PM PDT by AmericanMade1776
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To: AmericanMade1776
Did you know John Kerry got three purple hearts in Viet nam for wounds that only required a band aid?

And he wears pink lip stick too.

28 posted on 10/13/2006 4:45:52 PM PDT by llevrok (FREE KARASTAN !)
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To: AmericanMade1776
Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

29 posted on 10/13/2006 4:46:04 PM PDT by maggief
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To: maggief

30 posted on 10/13/2006 4:47:02 PM PDT by AmericanMade1776
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To: Sub-Driver

The Republicans have been behaving like idiots this year, but they can be consoled by the fact that there is a much bigger idiot than them who keeps screaming for attention.


31 posted on 10/13/2006 4:47:16 PM PDT by WestVirginiaRebel (Common sense will do to liberalism what the atomic bomb did to Nagasaki-Rush Limbaugh)
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To: My2Cents
John Kerry is the biggest demogogue the Democrats have. And that's saying a lot.

That's a tuff call. Like asking a parent to choose his fave child.

32 posted on 10/13/2006 4:47:39 PM PDT by Mr. Buzzcut (metal god ... visit The Ponderosa .... www.vandelay.com ... DEATH BEFORE DHIMMITUDE)
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To: My2Cents
Man! Look at those fingernails. Hey, give him a break! His manicurist was on vacation!
33 posted on 10/13/2006 4:47:47 PM PDT by massfreeper
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To: AmericanMade1776

Whenever I see that pic I always think he screamed "Wilson!!" every time it hit him on the noggin.


34 posted on 10/13/2006 4:48:48 PM PDT by WestVirginiaRebel (Common sense will do to liberalism what the atomic bomb did to Nagasaki-Rush Limbaugh)
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To: AmericanMade1776
Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

35 posted on 10/13/2006 4:49:04 PM PDT by maggief
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To: massfreeper

Cancan anyone?

36 posted on 10/13/2006 4:49:32 PM PDT by AmericanMade1776
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To: massfreeper

That's my recollection, too. I'm sure Hastert didn't blame anyone, and the AP is engaged in a blatant lie.

This kind of stuff infuriates me.

Rewriting history within a month.

Lies.


37 posted on 10/13/2006 4:49:37 PM PDT by Dog Gone
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To: Sub-Driver

Where's the damn miltary RECORDS? Get your own damn lies straight before worrying about anyone ELSE.


38 posted on 10/13/2006 4:49:58 PM PDT by geo40xyz (Born a democRAT, dad set me free in 1952 when he said that i didn't need to be a donkey)
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To: maggief

MY favorite, that is even untouched.


39 posted on 10/13/2006 4:50:19 PM PDT by AmericanMade1776
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To: Vermonter
Hey John. Speaking of lies, when are you going to release your FULL service records?


40 posted on 10/13/2006 4:51:48 PM PDT by Cobra64 (Why is the War on Terror being managed by the DEFENSE Department?)
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