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BEGIN TRANSCRIPT RUSH: We'd like to not waste any time and welcome to the program John O'Neill, who is doing yeoman's work and some would say the Lord's work, in this presidential campaign. Mr. O'Neill, thanks so much for giving us some time. Let me ask you a question. I talked to my brother -- and I did not know this -- he said that you're in the middle of this intense book tour, and, of course, you've got everybody, half the country, the Democratic Party gunning for you. You just donated a kidney to your ailing wife and you're...

snippit: MCCAIN: No, here in South Carolina. You've seen it -- turn on the radio, turn on the television, and unfortunately now pick up the telephone and you'll hear a negative attack against John McCain. But let me tell you what really went over the line. Governor Bush had an event, and he paid of it, and standing -- and stood next to a spokesman for a fringe veterans' group. That fringe veteran said that John McCain had abandoned the veterans. Now, I don't know if you can understand this, George, but that really hurts, that really hurts. And so...

Colin Powell and P. J. O'Rourke discuss foreign policy, Volvos, Elvis, and more. The full transcript of an interview from the September 2004 Atlantic Monthly ..... Ideas are important, and, of course, actions are. But interviews are rude. Any child will let you know this when pumped about what he did in school that day. And imagine interviewing your spouse at breakfast: "What's your opinion of passing the toast? How do you feel about the eggs you made? Will we stay married?" On the other hand, conversation is good, even if—or especially when—it's polite conversation. I talked to the Secretary...

Keeping Hardball Clean TAM asks and someone delivers. Ed Moltzen offers up the 04.27.04 Hardball where Chris Matthews lets John Kerry spout out about President Bush's National Guard record: MATTHEWS: What went out, it basically tracks what you did the other day on “Good Morning America.” And the question your staff put out, under your name, is, is Bush telling the truth, President Bush, when he said he had no special privileges or favoritism in jumping 150 places to get in the Air Guard in Texas? What do you think about that? Is that something you care about? You want...

Press Release Source: White House Press Office Radio Address of President Bush to the Nation Saturday August 21, 10:06 am ET WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is the radio address of President Bush to the nation: THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. In the coming weeks, children across our nation will begin a new school year. They're looking forward to meeting new teachers, and learning new subjects, and making new friends. And thanks to good schools and good policies, we can all be confident this year will be a year of achievement for America's students and families. Two-and-a-half years ago,...

RUSH LIMBAUGH: We'd like to welcome to the program Michelle Malkin, the well known, famous and powerful and influential writer and author. Michelle, welcome to the program. (column archive) I'm glad you were able to squeeze us in here today because I know you're in the middle of a big book tour. MALKIN MALKIN: Thanks for having me, Rush. RUSH: I have to tell what happened. I was out last night and I got back home and I check my e-mail and it was loaded with people that were just, "You won't believe what happened that Michelle Malkin last...

The new Swift Boat Veterans for Truth advertisement accuses Kerry of betraying his fellow Vietnam veterans and the U.S. Kerry is pictured during his testimony to the Congress after he returned from Vietnam, and quotes of what he said appear on the screen, accompanied by Kerry's voice. Various former POWs recount how they believe Kerry's conduct in criticizing the war hurt them and America: KERRY: "They personally raped, cut off ears, cut off heads ..." JOE PONDER (wounded 1968): The accusations that John Kerry made against the veterans who served in Vietnam were just devastating ..." KERRY: "... randomly shot...

KWAME HOLMAN: John Kerry has given his military record a principal role in his campaign for president. And at the Democratic Convention last month, Kerry featured prominently several veterans who attested to his bravery and leadership while commanding a swift boat in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.But earlier this month, a group called Swift Boat Veterans for Truth launched a TV ad charging Kerry with lying about his tour in Vietnam that led to three Purple Heart combat medals. The group is funded in part by a wealthy Republican donor; the ad ran this month in three battleground states: Ohio,...

Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry By John O'Neill and Jerome R. Corsi (published by Regnery, a sister company of HUMAN EVENTS) will debut Sunday at No. 3 on the New York Times Bestseller List. Yet, O'Neill, who took over command of Kerry's Swift Boat 94 when Kerry left Vietnam after serving only four months of the typical one-year tour, has not been given broad exposure in the establishment media. Nor have several former Navy officers who served beside Kerry in Vietnam and who were on-the-record sources for O'Neill's book. When O'Neill did appear on...

Here is my captured closed captioning causing Kerry credibility concerns. Chrissy Matthews LOVES KERRY!!! He kept trying to get Mr. Thurlow to spin it fifty different ways... TV Channel 65 Thu Aug 19 18:03:29 2004 certainly. Let me ask but the quote that you have in this ad. It says, these are your words speaking in the advertisement. When the clips were down, you could not count on john kerry. Why do you say that? >> The main reason i say that is because it became apparent oriole that john kerry had a master plan that went far beyond the...

---------- The following transcript is taken from ABC's special June 30, 1971 broadcast of "The Dick Cavett Show," during which former Navy Lieutenant John Kerry represented Vietnam Veterans Against the War. He was opposed by fellow Navy veteran John O'Neill, representing Vietnam Veterans for a Just Peace. ---------- MR. CAVETT: The fact is I don't have an opening monologue tonight because the subject of the show is quite serious, and I figured why make it more serious with one of my monologues, so I thought I would just start in. You know, I guess, who my two guests are tonight:...

Dr. Albert B. Sabin Cincinnati Cinergy Center 11:04 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much. Thanks for the warm welcome. And thanks for inviting me for your 105th national convention. I'm proud to be here. (Applause.) One of the great honors of being Commander-in-Chief is meeting the courageous men and women who stand watch for freedom. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to look them in the eye and say on behalf of our country, thank you for your service. (Applause.) The same is true of each of you here today. When the enemies of freedom were on...

For Immediate Release August 14, 2004 President's Radio Address Portland, Oregon      Audio THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This past week, the Games of the 28th Olympiad began in Athens. Athletes from more than 200 nations gathered at the opening ceremony to watch the lighting of the Olympic torch, and to begin two weeks of world-class competition. America is proud of our Olympians. The talented men and women of Team USA represent almost every state and every background, and range from 15 to 52 years of age. They are carrying on our nation's proud Olympic tradition, which extends back to the...

MATTHEWS: Welcome back to HARDBALL. John O‘Neill is the co-author of “Unfit For Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry.” Mr. O‘Neill succeeded John Kerry‘s command of the PCF-94 swift boat in Vietnam. And John Hurley is the national director of Veterans for Kerry. Let me ask you gentlemen about these questions. But let‘s start with the central notion that a lot of us have of John Kerry. Whatever you think of his politics, he was a war hero. Is that true? JOHN O‘NEILL, SWIFT BOAT VETERANS FOR TRUTH: That‘s not true at all. MATTHEWS: Why isn‘t it...

BILL HEMMER, CNN ANCHOR: Let's talk about the Senate race in Illinois. He's never been a resident of Illinois until lately, but he's playing one now in a campaign for the state's open U.S. Senate seat. Republican Alan Keyes entered the race just about a week ago. His opponent, Barack Obama, is said to be a future star within the Democratic Party. Alan Keyes, my guest now in Chicago. Good morning to you. Nice to have you along with us today. ALAN KEYES, ILLINOIS U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE: Good morning. Good to be here. Actually, I entered the race on Sunday....

ERICH "MANCOW" MULLER: Alan--he's smooching in the studio. Alan, you'd probably get more votes on the air than talking to people in the back of the studio. ALAN KEYES, ILLINOIS U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE: [laughs] All right. MANCOW: Alan, how are you? KEYES: I'm fine. MANCOW: Welcome to the show. Good to see you, thank you. [studio member: "This is cool. This is very cool."] MANCOW: We've had you on a thousand times over the years, haven't we? KEYES: I've been on before, yes. It's always a lot of fun. MANCOW: You would've been a good president. KEYES: Thank you. [noise...

A harsh critic of John Kerry's Vietnam war record is out with a brand new book entitle "Unfit For Command." Author John O'Neill is a Texas lawyer and a Vietnam veteran. Joining us now with more on O'Neill and his controversial book, CNN's Brian Todd -- Brian. BRIAN TODD, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Wolf, this is a very emotional personal story between men who fought in one of America's most divisive wars. And it's by no means coincidental that this story is heating up to fever pitch right now. (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) TODD (voice-over): In his final sprint toward a life's ambition, John...

TOM MAGUIRE has already posted John Kerry's speech claiming to have been in Cambodia on Christmas day, 1968. But because this is a question of importance, and because some people might doubt the veracity of quotations pasted in from NEXIS, I thought I'd go to the law library and check it myself in hardcopy. (The law library was closed and the copiers were off, but I have a key, and -- let this be another lesson to bloggers everywhere -- a digital camera). Here's a link to a larger version showing the exact page citation and context. The evidence...

Stripes: You said during your speech sir that never again would U.S. troops operate, or be hostage to a lousy energy policy -- Kerry: What I said is, I didn’t say never again, I said I don’t want them to be hostage. Stripes: You think that’s what’s going on now? Kerry: I think in the first war, their oil was a critical consideration, because Saddam Hussein’s intent was to take over the oil fields. Jim Baker said publicly that it had something to do with what we were doing. Stripes: But our operations in Iraq right now, no? Kerry: No....

PR NEWSWIRE The following is a transcript of remarks given by Vice President Dick Cheney at a Bush-Cheney '04 rally Saturday at the Pima County Fairgrounds: Vice President Dick Cheney: Thank you. (Applause.) Audience: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! Cheney: This is a raucous crowd. I can tell. (Applause.) We delighted to be here, to be back in Arizona this afternoon. I want to thank you for that fantastic welcome. Lynne and I have had a great time traveling across the West these last few days. We've been Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, Nevada, then a stop...