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Botched: Assessing the damage done to Democrats (by Kerry)
Newsweek via MSNBC ^
| November 4, 2006
| Susannah Meadows
Posted on 11/06/2006 6:07:22 AM PST by meg88
For the moment, at least, Kerry is simply radioactive among Democrats.
Publicly, some activists were still sticking by him. Mark Gorenberg, his former finance chair for California, told NEWSWEEK he would definitely be with Kerry if he ran in 08.
On the ground in New Hampshire, some activists whod been open to him pre-blunder, were now shutting their doors and turning out the lights. Its not that this gaffe was so bad, says Ann McLane Kuster, a prominent New Hampshire activist, But it plays into all the traits he has that are out of touch, like using intelligence as a way to distinguish himself rather than compassion. The underlying joke wasnt funny.
Not surprisingly, the judgments were a little less diplomatic inside the Beltway. There is not a Democrat in Washington who thinks John Kerry is a viable presidential candidate after last week, says a longtime Democratic strategist (who isnt working for one of Kerrys potential rivals).
The strategist, who spoke freely and at length about Kerry on the condition of anonymity, says the gaffe reminds Democrats that he is politically inept.
'Among the donors and activists who like to win, this memory will last a long time. Remember, his entire candidacy is based on electability. And when thats the basis of your candidacy, and youve already lost once, amateur hour doesnt begin to describe John Kerry."
"And thats without even getting into the personal animus towards the guy.
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To: meg88
"His meatballs lay in ruins."
too funny!
To: NonValueAdded
"So ... she gave Kerry an offer he couldn't refuse - go out, drop a wooden shoe in the works, and have a soft landing in a cushy ambassadorship, or take a walk in the park." That's an interesting theory but I reject it for one critical reason. An arrogant, yet secretly insecure, snob and elitist like Jon Carry would accept death before agreeing to public ridicule and embarrassment. No, I'm quite sure that the ugly slur against our wonderful military came from deep within Jon Carry's dark and vacant soul.
To: meg88
I LOVE this quote inside the article from an anomynous Dem strategist:
'This is not something that will linger in pool halls and bars and normal places in America,' he says . . . ."
Ha! Us klutzes in the pool halls and bar-belly-uppers are gonna forget what Jon Carry said about our troops!!!
ROFLMAO!!!
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posted on
11/06/2006 6:43:03 AM PST
by
rightazrain
(Past is prologue.)
To: Unmarked Package
But Kerry's cowardice is pretty well documented (just not mentioned in the MSM). I'm not sure his personality lets him see the ridicule, otherwise he'd have gone catatonic long ago. That the slur fit with his deeply-held philosophy was merely icing on the gin-soaked raisins.
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posted on
11/06/2006 6:43:08 AM PST
by
NonValueAdded
(Prayers for our patriot brother, 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub. Brian, we're all pulling for you!)
To: meg88
Those pictures with the article are a scream. Self-caricaturing raised to a fine art.
Too bad we can't link them here.
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posted on
11/06/2006 6:44:05 AM PST
by
TC Rider
(The United States Constitution © 1791. All Rights Reserved.)
To: meg88
But it plays into all the traits he has that are out of touch, like using intelligence as a way to distinguish himself rather than compassion. The underlying joke wasnt funny. Compassion and Kerry don't live in the same house.
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posted on
11/06/2006 6:45:14 AM PST
by
pray4liberty
(School District horrors: http://totallyunjust.tripod.com)
To: IrishMike
A new survey of Democratic voters indicates that in a hypothetical match-up between Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) and former presidential nominee John Kerry, most Democrats would choose suicide over either candidate.LOL
To: I_Like_Spam
"how else can you explain his political stupidity?
Pure "privileged class" arrogance.
To: meg88
Kerry ....explained convincingly that he had simply botched the line.Only Newsweak could possibly say this. He convinced no one.
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posted on
11/06/2006 6:48:53 AM PST
by
Bahbah
(Support the military and their mission, vote Republican.)
To: Unmarked Package
Ambassador to Nicaragua is right up his alley.
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posted on
11/06/2006 6:48:55 AM PST
by
xarmydog
To: Paleo Conservative
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posted on
11/06/2006 6:49:56 AM PST
by
Nav_Mom
To: Darkwolf377
Well said! I especially like "politcal mannequin".
Kerry is easy to dislike. I don't believe it was a botched joke. I think he meant what he said. He is a very screwed up person.
One thing, why is he mooching rides on other people's private jets? Doesn't he have his own?
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posted on
11/06/2006 6:52:23 AM PST
by
Aria
(Terri: Do not ask for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for theeii)
To: meg88
"...amateur hour doesnt begin to describe John Kerry."
And to think that this is the knucklehead the Dems chose to run for president in '04.
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posted on
11/06/2006 6:53:15 AM PST
by
roaddog727
(BullS##t does not get bridges built)
To: Starboard
Kerry will think the Swift Boat Vets were a walk in the park compared to the angry lynchmob from his own party that will be after him on Wednesday morning. They should "swift-boot" him out of the Senate entirely. That is, if they have any self-respect left.
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posted on
11/06/2006 6:54:20 AM PST
by
pray4liberty
(School District horrors: http://totallyunjust.tripod.com)
To: meg88
Wow! No one could have done it better that John Kerry. He took himself out for contention in '08 and boosted our side in the midterm elections.
THANK YOU John Heinz Kerry!!
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posted on
11/06/2006 6:59:08 AM PST
by
no dems
(Duncan Hunter for Prez / Tony Snow for VEEP in '08)
To: meg88
He meant what he said and said what he meant.
To: Aria
One thing, why is he mooching rides on other people's private jets? Doesn't he have his own?Maybe Tereza cut his allowance. YOU try getting by on a couple of hundred grand a month without borrowing from the neighbors occassionally.
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posted on
11/06/2006 6:59:58 AM PST
by
Darkwolf377
(Republican, atheist, pro-life)
To: Darkwolf377
Great analysis. You are a real hero to put up with the jerk all these years and tell it like it is. Sen. Joe Biden is equally insufferable and we can never be rid of him, either.
I'm sure all those soldiers Kerry has slandered, wherever they may be, are smiling too!
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posted on
11/06/2006 7:00:10 AM PST
by
pray4liberty
(School District horrors: http://totallyunjust.tripod.com)
To: Eric in the Ozarks
I am at lost for the names of the soldiers that made the sign (I think it was a female)...but whoever they/he/she were...they could probably get a great PR job when they return!
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posted on
11/06/2006 7:03:37 AM PST
by
Ceoman
To: meg88
Newsweek taught Kerry everything he knows:
"But Kerry, never known for his verbal agility, or his sense of humor, mangled what was supposed to be a biting laugh line aimed at the presidents handling of the Iraq mess."
Bald face lie meant to be the historical record. There was no joke. Kerry said exactly what he meant to say...what he's been saying for close to 40 decades.
"Kerry tried to get on top of the problem.
He explained convincingly that he had simply botched the line. "
Newsweek translates a weasel's compounded lies as a convincing explanation.
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posted on
11/06/2006 7:03:37 AM PST
by
TET1968
(SI MINOR PLUS EST ERGO NIHIL SUNT OMNIA)
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