CAMPAIGN DRAMA ROCKS DEMOCRATS -Drudge Alert

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[BJungNan]

CAMPAIGN DRAMA ROCKS DEMOCRATS -Drudge Alert (Thread II)
CAMPAIGN DRAMA ROCKS DEMOCRATS

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Update 1:

CAMPAIGN DRAMA ROCKS DEMOCRATS: KERRY FIGHTS OFF MEDIA PROBE OF RECENT ALLEGED INFIDELITY, RIVALS PREDICT RUIN

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Update 2:

CAMPAIGN DRAMA ROCKS DEMOCRATS: KERRY FIGHTS OFF MEDIA PROBE OF RECENT ALLEGED INFIDELITY, RIVALS PREDICT RUIN

**World Exclusive**
**Must Credit the DRUDGE REPORT**

A frantic behind-the-scenes drama is unfolding around Sen. John Kerry and his quest to lockup the Democratic nomination for president, the DRUDGE REPORT can reveal.

Intrigue surrounds a woman who recently fled the country, reportedly at the prodding of Kerry, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned.

A serious investigation of the woman and the nature of her relationship with Sen. John Kerry has been underway at TIME magazine, ABC NEWS, the WASHINGTON POST and the ASSOCIATED PRESS, where the woman in question once worked.

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A close friend of the woman first approached a reporter late last year claiming fantastic stories -- stories that now threaten to turn the race for the presidency on its head!

In an off-the-record conversation with a dozen reporters earlier this week, General Wesley Clark plainly stated: "Kerry will implode over an intern issue." [Three reporters in attendance confirm Clark made the startling comments.]

The Kerry commotion is why Howard Dean has turned increasingly aggressive against Kerry in recent days, and is the key reason why Dean reversed his decision not to drop out of the race after Wisconsin, top campaign sources tell the DRUDGE REPORT.

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Update 3

FROM CONRESSIONAL QUARTERLY'S CRAIG CRAWFORD: 'Drudge item on Kerry intern issue is something Chris Lehane (clark press secy) has shopped around for a long time -- it was one reason the Gore vetters in 2000 shied away from Kerry as a running mate choice -- their conclusion that it wasn't bad enough to disqualify him, except for the fact that they couldn't risk it as they were trying so hard to distance themselves from Clinton's personal failings (note: Lehane worked for Gore at the time -- and briefly advised Kerry during this campaign). The Kerry camp has long expected to deal with this, and have assured party leaders they can handle it'...

[Mo1]

WHy does the name CLINTON pop into my mind?

Or it could have been that endorsement of Jane Fonda .. LOL

[CollegeRepublican]

Go Dean Go! Go Green Go! Go Dean Go! Go Green Go!

See it just sounds right :)

[AppyPappy]

I'll guess the VP slot.

[Salvation]

Low, low, low dim voter turnout causes Terry McAwful to resign?

I'm thinking it is about McAuliffe and not about the candidates.

Guess we shall see.

[r9etb]

Campaign drama ... based on his whining comments if yesterday, I'm guessing Howie pulls out, and casts his delegates and endorsement to Edwards.

[Jened]

couldn't happen to a nicer party

[Miss Marple]

Well, this guarantees I will be stuck to the computer until we get the answer! I think I will go run the vacuum now and check back in a few minutes.

[Havoc]

Picture of Kerry found wearing chartruse pinstripe searsucker suit with diving flippers, leather dog collar and tennis racket?

[CollegeRepublican]

What about the VP slot? Who do you think it will be? Jane Fonda? Saddam? Al Sharpton?

[apillar]

Knowing Drudges "Alerts" it's probably something like someone claiming to have witnessed Kerry getting Botox.

[Semper Paratus]

Clintonian reaction to Wes Clark's fold.

[Salvation]

LOL! Me, too, except I have to go in and sub for four hours starting at 10:15. Bah!

[dc-zoo]

I thought document dumps only happen on fridays.

[TheBigB]

Kerry announces that he is really African-American.

"I tried to block out the painful memories of growin' up in Fort Deposit, Alabama," he says (with a French accent.) "My daddy was a sharecropper and I spent most of my time helpin' with the chores."

Hey, it worked for Al Gore...

[1stFreedom]

Knowing drudge, it's either earth shattering or, he is just making a mountain out of an ant hill.

I think Drudge has lost the edge, not personally, but since other media outlets are quick to report breaking stories right away. (Is drudge a victim of his own success?)

IMO, it's prolly some petty thing that doesn't really qualify as breaking news.

[Salvation]

What a picture. ROTFLOL!

[Paradox]

Kerry leaves wife to trade up to a richer spouse - George Soros.

BWAHAHAHA! Oh man, you owe me a new keyboard and monitor!

[amordei]

It's probably the spat between Ickes and Shrum, reported yesterday by NY Oberver.