Kerry's Anti-War Record Discussed at White House Briefing

2/10/2004 | Jeff Gannon

[Jeff Gannon]

This was the exchange at today's White House press briefing, much of which focused on George W. Bush's service records with the National Guard.

JEFF GANNON (Talon News): Since there have been so many questions about what the President was doing over 30 years ago, what is it that he did after his honorable discharge from the National Guard?

Did he make speeches alongside Jane Fonda, denouncing America's racist war in Vietnam?

Did he testify before Congress that American troops committed war crimes in Vietnam?

And did he throw somebody else's medals at the White House to protest a war America was still fighting?

What was he doing after he was honorably discharged?

MR. McCLELLAN: We've already commented on some of his views relating back to that period the other day. And, obviously, this was a time period also when he was going to get his MBA at Harvard. But the President was certainly proud to serve in the National Guard.

TERRY MORAN (ABC NEWS): And would the White House consider those actions by Senator Kerry, that Jeff mentions fair game in the political season?

MR. McCLELLAN: Terry, I think -- I know that that's a way to try to draw us into a Democratic primary that is ongoing.

[Right Wing Professor]

Kudos, sir.

[Jeff Gannon]

I agree. Have you noticed that not a single news source will even touch it? That alone shows how much they fear it. This is going to backfire on the Democrats huge.

Let's have 6 months of looking back to what John Kerry was doing after he was discharged from the military.

Bring it on!

[Molly Pitcher]

Thank YOU, Mr. Gannon!

[AmishDude]

Nice work. Do you think you might work Ramsey Clark's name into a press briefing or two? RC did work with VVAW, you know. I think the White House could do worse than to make RC an issue and make Kerry denounce him.

[prairiebreeze]

Thank you sir!! I salute you! The presser was an astounding spectacle to behold.

The White House response is why I have to phrase my questions as I do.

So, what's UP with the White House response?? LOTS of people would like to know...

Prairie

[marty60]

I was going to ask you if ole Helen peed her pantds, but depends keep that little item secret.

[futureceo31]

I thought this was a joke also till I read the comments. Way to GO!!! Thanks for standing up and asking the questions that a lot of us want to and dont have the chance..:)

[MamaLucci]

Way to go!
I had turned the briefing off in disgust, so I missed your question.

[abner]

Go Jeff!!!! I heard you on Hannity today. Good job!

I'll get those photos to you soon, I promise....

[Camel Joe]

Great Point!

[Peach]

Thank you!!!!

There are Freepers today who have said they want to buy you dinner. Women want to buy you flowers. Wonderful job today. Kudos.

[counterpunch]

[Don'tMessWithTexas]

The Kerry people are nervous. They want to innoculate Kerry against his VVAW days well before the general election. That's why they are trying to draw the POTUS into this scuffle. If the WH gets into it, the issue will play out. IF the WH lays off, they can hit him hard later. The problem for the Kerry people is that they overplayed their hand. They forgot that there is a new source for information that's not the mainstream media.

[futureceo31]

I would think that the WH would want to stay "above the fray" so to speak as a previous poster mentioned. Its all part of the strategery that we have been hearing about.
I am looking forward to this election season. After months of throwing dirt at the president, he has pulled even in polls with Kerry and this is after day after day of accusations and innunednos and he has not even started campaigning. Its going to be a fun time.

[Seeking the truth]

Good job (as usual) on Hannity today.

Freeper Stuff

[Dog]

Prairie .....Jeff is right .....it isn't the White Houses job to go after Kerry....it is the President's supporters job to go after these issues with Kerry.

[Cindy]

TEHRAN TIMES.com (MEHR NEWS AGENCY): "KERRY SAYS HE WILL REPAIR DAMAGE IF HE WINS ELECTION" (February 8, 2004) (Read More...)

NewsMax.com: "KERRY TOOK CASH FROM CHINESE MILITARY INTELLIGENCE" by Carl Limbacher and NewsMax.com Staff (February 2, 2004)

"Vietnam Veterans AGAINST John Kerry"

[usflagwaver]

I'm sorry, but what is Talon News, and where do I buy it?

[prairiebreeze]

Yes, I read that too after I posted. Hope my blood pressure can hold out for a while longer...LOL!!

Prairie