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CNN: Kerry Will File Legal Challenge to Swift Boat Veterans-Demands Immediate Suspension of Ads
NewsMax.com ^ | 8/20/04 | Carl Limbacher

Posted on 08/20/2004 2:40:45 PM PDT by kattracks

CNN is reporting Friday afternoon that the Kerry campaign will file a complaint with the FEC.

Wolf Blitzer reported that the campaign will allege that the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth are illegally coordinating their efforts with the Bush-Cheney campaign.

The complaint reportedly demands that the Swiftvets immediately suspend broadcasts of commericals attacking John Kerry's Vietnam War record and return any moneys raised in conjunction with the ad campaign.

The complaint is an extension of Sen. Kerry's charge on Thursday that the Swiftvets are a "front group" for the Bush Cheney campaign, alleging that the group has broken campaign laws by coordinating their efforts with the White House.

John O'Neill, author of the book "Unfit for Command," which details the charges described in the anti-Kerry commercials, said Friday that he had no connection with the White House, adding that his group wouldn't suspend the ads even if the White House asked them too.

"This isn't his fight," O'Neill told radio host Sean Hannity. "This is between the veterans who served in Vietnam and John Kerry."



TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: fec; kerry; swifiesrock; swiftboatveterans; unfitforcommand
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To: TXBubba
I'm really starting to get the urge to give a lot of money to the SwiftVets. The latest ad is better than the first one! Johnny boy is loosing his mind.

Do it. I just did and they need your support. Donate to the Swiftees!

Freakazoid

101 posted on 08/20/2004 3:31:43 PM PDT by Freakazoid (God is effortless.)
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To: ArmyBratproud

The DNC is trying to say that, because the Swifties used a consultant group that worked with Republicans a few years ago...that their is a direct link. HMMMM, So that means that since Bank of America, Dell, IBM, Radio Shack (Tandy, and Washington Mutual used the same consultant company for some work...that they are working together. And we know that's not happening.

Its all part of the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy


102 posted on 08/20/2004 3:32:25 PM PDT by Dr Snide (vis pacem, para bellum - Prepare for war if you want peace)
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To: reformedliberal

For all who need to see the ad, email the ad, etc:

http://humaneventsonline.com.edgesuite.net/unfit_video2.html


103 posted on 08/20/2004 3:33:01 PM PDT by votelife (Calling abortion a women's issue is like calling war a men's issue!)
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To: Semper Paratus

“Thanks to Kerry this story has more legs now than the Radio City Rockettes.”

- LMHO!

I don't see why Kerry doesn't just go for broke and hold a press conference declaring that no one in America had better dare purchase ONeill's "Unfit For Command" or watch any of the Swift Boat commercials.


104 posted on 08/20/2004 3:33:26 PM PDT by Presto (Or how about John "The Cambodian Candidate" Kerry?)
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To: ArmyBratproud
RE: John O'Neill

He went to the University of Texas Law School, and graduated first in a class of 554 with the third highest score in its history.

Read this.

105 posted on 08/20/2004 3:34:44 PM PDT by isthisnickcool (Strategery - "W" plays poker with one hand and chess with the other.)
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To: tame

Exactly. They "brought it" and Kerry's flinching.


106 posted on 08/20/2004 3:35:31 PM PDT by Freakazoid (God is effortless.)
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To: jbarkley

On that Thurlow matter....

I heard Thurlow pointed out yesterday that the the report for being under fire was based on a report from JOHN KERRY.
Thurlow pointed out that he has always contended that there was no enemy fire and that he did not know about the report part of it. He thought he got the medal for helping out the other boat guys.

Does Anybody know anything about this?


107 posted on 08/20/2004 3:36:24 PM PDT by ArmyBratproud
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To: AmericaUnited

---If this is not stopped NOW, Kerry and Company know the drumbeat to release ALL of his records will grow louder. If he does that and is proven a liar, he's toast this election and for ever more. If this is not stopped now, the discussion will turn to Kerry's shameful, treasonous activity after his return.---

Perhaps the press would like to cover the thousands of citizens taking to the street to defend their First Amendment rights against the assault from the Kerry campaign and the Democratic party.


108 posted on 08/20/2004 3:37:22 PM PDT by claudiustg (Go Sharon! Go Bush!)
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To: ArmyBratproud
Kerry is play politics.

All you're politics are belong to us! :)

109 posted on 08/20/2004 3:37:26 PM PDT by Dec31,1999 (www.protestwarrior.com)
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To: Dec31,1999

ha!


110 posted on 08/20/2004 3:39:08 PM PDT by ArmyBratproud
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To: TXBubba
I made a donation today after I heard Rush Limbaugh mention that over 10,000 donors had given money for the Swiftboat ads.
At the top of the hour this afternoon on ABC Radio News the lead story was on the Swiftboat ads and they specifically mentioned that the ads were being sponsored by a wealthy GOP donor. Which was a out and out Lie.
The link for the SwiftBoat Veterans to donate:
http://www.swiftvets.com/
111 posted on 08/20/2004 3:40:30 PM PDT by Captain Peter Blood
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To: kattracks

WOW!!!

There is one VERY simple way to prove these SBV claims are libelous...open up all Kerry's records to the public. Interesting that they aren't taking that tack -- but then we'd know the claims are true. As we do now because of all the cloaking.

And anyway, what it moveon.org if not a front organization for the DNC??


112 posted on 08/20/2004 3:40:47 PM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: Presto

From my limited reading of Kerry & his supporters, they are not challenging the facts, merely making wild accusations as to who is behind it. Very stupid arguments that only someone, such as New York Times or Chris Matthews in a steroid rage, would go ballistic over.


113 posted on 08/20/2004 3:40:49 PM PDT by Dante3
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To: kattracks

Just sent 'em $10.00 If kerry's goons try more, I'll send more.


114 posted on 08/20/2004 3:41:43 PM PDT by boycottliberalhollywood.com (www.boycottliberalhollywood.com - www.twoamericas.us)
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To: kattracks
Don't you just love what is going on? The Kerry campaign is so busy trying to cover his lies and fight the Vets etc. they don't have time to face any issues. Kerry made the Viet Nam war his main issue and he can't win the presidency on that alone. Keep them on the defensive until the election and we will have it made. IMHO
115 posted on 08/20/2004 3:41:45 PM PDT by fish hawk
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To: Dante3

"...Chris Matthews in a steroid rage, ..."

Yikes. If looking like Chrissy Fatboy is what happens when steroids are taken....I can understand why the International Olympic Comm. officials are so against it.


116 posted on 08/20/2004 3:47:51 PM PDT by ArmyBratproud
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To: Earl B.
But "alleging" it is the best they can do, I suppose.

In this political climate, the best they can do is file something with the 9th Circuit and wait a few moments for their desired results.

117 posted on 08/20/2004 3:50:17 PM PDT by Glenn (The two keys to character: 1) Learn how to keep a secret. 2) ...)
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To: kattracks
The real story (in my small mind) is that we are still ~2.5 months from the election and he has resorted to threatening or taking legal action twice already. First that makes him a big wuss in my mind - talk about having others do your dirty work. Second, I can only imagine/fear what he is going to after the election in protesting the results. The democrats/communists are going to destroy the foundation of our republic - elections.

I am glad we all believe in the second amendment. We have 80% of the guns in America.
118 posted on 08/20/2004 3:50:49 PM PDT by IamConservative (A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything.)
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To: TXBubba
But they have lost their hold on the media...there are too many alternatives...and they can't deal with it thus they must implode.

Not so fast! They'll just, well, move on....

Remember that to the Dims, it's all just a TV show. Their attitude is that everybody lies, so they might as well do it, too.

119 posted on 08/20/2004 3:52:53 PM PDT by Dec31,1999 (www.protestwarrior.com)
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To: lonewacko_dot_com

And CNN had a story a couple of weeks ago about a MoveOn.org person going to work as a Kerry consultant. Bush said let's get rid of the 527 organizations ... but Kerry thought he had hit pay dirt with Soro's $12 million donation to MoveOn.


120 posted on 08/20/2004 3:58:27 PM PDT by BunnySlippers (Must get moose and squirrel ... B. Badanov)
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