Today Cheers Arnold, Stephie Admits Kerry's in Trouble, CBS Discovers RNC - What a Morning!

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Multi-morning-show ping to the Today Show ping list.

[Behind Liberal Lines]

Finally, Katie raised the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth: "how do you feel about the controversy?" Interestingly, Kerrey didn't claim it was a W campaign set-up. To the contrary, he said the Swiftees "hate" Kerry for his 1971 testimony. That suggests their ads are authentic.

I wonder: Perhaps Kerrey also resents Kerry's 1971 testimony? Could he be supporting his party's nominee through somewhat clenched teeth?

[Arrowhead1952]

Fretted Sawyer, effectively acknowledging that Kerry is in deep trouble: "Can he turn it around or is it too late?" Steph: "It's not too late, the race is still tied. The next big moment is the debates."

Kerry has admitted that Bush is an excellent debater. If Steph thinks he can win the debates, kerry has already started with on foot in the mud. BTW Steph, the race is NOT tied anymore.

[MEG33]

You've whetted my appetite..I'll peek....briefly...;) Thanks for the report!

[Catspaw]

Good report--I watched an interview of Lynne and Elizabeth Cheney by Bill Hemmer on CNN. Right out of the blocks, Hemmer asked them to comment on Alan Keyes' description of homosexuals as "selfish hedonists." Elizabeth handled the question deftly--essentially not dignifying it with a answer, then quoted her father on his love for both of his daughters.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Perhaps Kerrey also resents Kerry's 1971 testimony? Could he be supporting his party's nominee through somewhat clenched teeth?

Very interesting thought. Could well be. Can there be any doubt that Bob Kerrey thinks he's a better man than John Kerry?

[The G Man]

glgb:

Thanks as always. Where do we send our contributions for your DVR?

[NewYorker]

I can't bear to watch them anymore so thanks for the great report.

[toomanygrasshoppers]

Good Job!! Thanks for the overview, gov.

[Brilliant]

Arnold's speech was pretty good for a RINO.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

You might want to make a special effort to catch the Sawyer/Stephie chat. I think it was the most telling. Steph obviously has excellent sources inside the Kerry campaign, and the picture clearly emerges of a desperate, angry Kerry and a campaign in tatters, sensing that it's going down.

[The G Man]

"Bob Kerrey might have created another flip-flop controversy. Kerrey claimed that Kerry would have supported the Iraq resolution "even if he knew what we know today," [i.e., the lack of discovered WMDs]. But wait a minute! Jamie Rubin said that about Kerry a week ago, but then was forced to apologize and say it's not true."

Is that true?

Did the Kerry camp really back away from that position? I have to be honest here, and I (like most FReepers) pay real close attention to this stuff ... but I really and trully have NO IDEA what Kerry's position on Iraq is.

[randita]

Great recap, as always!

Many new people are being brought in (to Kerry campaign) but no one is being fired.

The Kerry Campaign must by a Top 10 employer in this country by now. During the Berger flap, it was noted that he had 100's of "advisors".

[evad]

What a morning indeed..
Arnold had hypnotized "all the beasts"..that might be a first.

WE may have to change the constitution :)

[hoosiermama]

Thanks for the synopsis.

[MEG33]

Just switched to it.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

"Thanks as always. Where do we send our contributions for your DVR?"


LOL. Thanks. In lieu thereof, I'd invite everyone to support the Swift Boat Vets:

https://www.swiftvets.com/swift/ccdonation.php?op=donate&site=SwiftVets

[SMARTY]

"It's not too late, the race is still tied."

It is NOT tied. I don't think it ever really was! Bush has it all over Kerry and it will be more and more obvious as we go along. Character REALLY counts!!

[DCPatriot]

Thanks...I look for this ping every morning. ;^)