Yahoo! News - Newsview: Dems Fear Kerry Looks Like Gore

Newsview: Dems Fear Kerry Looks Like Gore: "They're painting Kerry as a liberal, and it's succeeding. They're painting him as somebody who flip flops, and they're succeeding,' Coelho said,"

If that is what Tony Coelho will say ON the record, imagine what the Dems are saying to themselves. Yes, they have bought a lemon.

BostonHerald.com - Kerry family's deep pockets on display this election cycle

BostonHerald.com: "Before he tracked down his second heiress in 1995, Kerry had a '91 Jetta. In other words, 10 years ago his car was worth less than his bicycle is today. And some people say being a gigolo doesn't pay? "

Sure, Howie Carr is cruel. But a $10k bicycle? Sheesh! This guy has the political ear of Hillary.

Some Blacks and Hispanics Criticize Kerry on Outreach

href="http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/30/politics/campaign/30KERR.html?hp=&pagewanted=all&position="The New York Times : "But in recent days, influential black and Hispanic political leaders whom the campaign had counted on for support have been openly complaining that Mr. Kerry's organization lacks diversity and is failing to appeal directly to minority voters."

Note the distincition. Here is one complaint that nobody is making about President Bush. How times change.

Kerry organization lacking in key states - The Washington Times

Kerry organization lacking in key states - The Washington Times: "Mr. Kerry's campaign apparatus is nowhere to be seen in Michigan, a critical Midwestern prize with 17 electoral votes that Democrat Al Gore captured in 2000, but is now a neck-and-neck race where President Bush has the edge in some polls, Democrats say. "

This shows the difference between a lifelong Pol who has spent 20+ years in the US Senate and a former CEO with an MBA. I'll take that latter anytime. The US Senate is not a breeding growund for leaders.

Kerry 'hits' Bush

queries Guard service: "'I'm still trying to figure out how we as Democrats got in the position of Senator Kerry defending his war record from charges of the president, vice president and others who didn't serve in Vietnam,' said one Democratic strategist, who requested that he not be named. "

To get a clue, refer to the post-war record of the Presumpive Nominee. Swing voters find this record unappealing.

Is Kerry Blowing It?

Is Kerry Blowing It?: "Compared to President George W. Bush, he added, Mr. Kerry appeared more intelligent, 'but there are many instances in which George Bush communicates more clearly."

Bush has an advantage in the communication department, since he is known for being so articulate!

Another Really Candid Remark

Boston.com: "When the [Good Morning America] segment was over, Kerry turned to two aides and complained, ''God, they're doing the bidding of the Republican National Committee.'"

Right. ABC is working for the Republicans and I am the Pope.

Heaven Forbid!

Hope this NEVER happens: "Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York urged marchers to vote in big numbers on Nov. 2 to evict an administration 'filled with people who disparage sexual harassment laws"

Videotape is Difficult to Deny

ABCNEWS.com: "Calling it a 'phony controversy' instigated by the Republican party, Kerry said on Good Morning America today that he has always accurately said what took place. 'I threw my ribbons. I didn't have my medals. It is very simple.' "

When you have been following the prevailing winds for as long as JFK, the only consistency in your behavior is that you pursue the advancement of your own career above all else. Her is something JFK has in his core that he shares with both Clintons.

Hughes blasts Kerry's Vietnam comments

Hughes blasts Kerry: "Kerry, who was awarded a Silver Star, a Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts in Vietnam, says he threw away only his ribbons, not the actual medals.
'He only pretended to throw his. Now, I can understand if, out of conscience, you take a principled stand, and you would decide that you were so opposed to this that you would actually throw your medals. But to pretend to do so -- I think that's very revealing,' she said."

Shocked!

Mel's cross to bear 04/25/2004: "Still, the Times has vastly stepped up its coverage of pop culture and, in doing so, seems to be bending its normal rules of journalistic fairness. 'The Passion' is a prime example. "

McAuliffe Defends Kerry

Yahoo! News: "Marc Racicot, chairman of Bush's re-election campaign, said Republicans have done nothing but voice their respect for Kerry's service in the Navy during the Vietnam War.
'We would never question his patriotism,' Racicot told 'Fox News Sunday.' 'We have from the very first point in time talked about the fact that John Kerry serviced this country honorably.' "

NYT - Militants in Europe Openly Call for Jihad and the Rule of Islam

"Militants": "They swear allegiance to Osama bin Laden and his goal of toppling Western democracies to establish an Islamic superstate under Shariah law, like Afghanistan under the Taliban. They call the Sept. 11 hijackers the 'Magnificent 19' and regard the Madrid train bombings as a clever way to drive a wedge into Europe."

You must be pretty far out there to rate the militant label in the NYT, unless you are a Republican.

Lacking Likability

washingtonpost.com: Opportunism Knocks: "The election is still six months away. But Kerry's reputation has been built over 40 years. And the voters seem to be sniffing it out." Perhaps those foolish ignorant voters so deaf to the Liberal Media value character in a candidate for president.

Kerry Says His 'Family' Owns SUV, Not He

Kerry Says His 'Family' Owns SUV, Not He

Courage

Thanks.

The Final Season

This book is a pure delight if you are a Detroiter and a Tiger fan. The description of the old Tigers on the field after the last game moved me to tears.

Kids Can Tell If You Are Being Sincere

Doesn't look as if the kids are buying this pair. Neither am I.

Somebody Needs to Have the Clarity to Say This

President Bush: "The terrorist who takes hostages, or plants a roadside bomb near Baghdad is serving the same ideology of murder that kills innocent people on trains in Madrid, and murders children on buses in Jerusalem, and blows up a nightclub in Bali, and cuts the throat of a young reporter for being a Jew. "

A Severe Challenge

Kerry told to seek mate with 'balance' - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics: "Democratic leaders are advising Sen. John Kerry to take great care in picking his running mate and select someone who neutralizes his Northeast liberal reputation and doesn't eclipse him in the charm department. "

What politician would NOT eclipse Kerry in charm? Ross Perot, maybe? Hillary? Nader? James Trafficant (assuming he will get out of prison in time)? Kerry will have a very difficult choice if he follows this advice.

'I think this is a failure of diplomacy, a failure of foreign policy, a failure of creative leadership.'

Yahoo! News - Kerry Says Bush Makes U.S. Job in Iraq 'Lot Tougher': "'This administration has stubbornly refused to involve other countries in the real decision-making,' the Massachusetts senator said. 'I think this is a failure of diplomacy, a failure of foreign policy, a failure of creative leadership.' "

Personally, I bet France and Germany made their own decisions about whether to depose Saddam via this war.

Go that Extra Mile for a Cure

Bloomberg.com: U.S.April 6 (Bloomberg) -- Frequent sexual activity may reduce a man's risk of prostate cancer, according to a study in the April 7 Journal of the American Medical Association.

The cancer risk in men who reported more than 20 monthly ejaculations was 33 percent less than that of other men, the Harvard University study showed. Elevated testosterone has been tied to both a high sex drive and prostate cancer, which had led scientists to propose a link between cancer and sexual activity.

"Who are they?" he demanded of his questioner. "Name them." - NY Times

Kerry Dismisses Critics of Time That He Took Off Campaigning

Mr. Kerry became combative when told that some conservatives were criticizing him for being a Roman Catholic who supported policies, like abortion rights and same-sex unions, that are at odds with Catholic teaching.

"Who are they?" he demanded of his questioner. "Name them."

Dare anyone say it is "none of his business"? That reporter cannot betray the confidence of Church leaders, just as JFK cannot compromise the secret hoard of foreign leaders who undoubtedly would prefer to deal with him than with W.