Zeev's Turnips Talk Politics (ZTTP)

[Tom K]

Racicot said Kerry "crossed a grave line" by suggesting replacement of the commander in chief at a time of war.

>Oh come on look at this sentence. So is it now illegal to run for office?
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No, who said it was illegal? Who said Kerry can't or shouldn't run because he made this statement? Racicot said Kerry "crossed a grave line" meaning his statement was in extremely poor taste.


>Did the Republicans make this an issue or not?
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Of course they did. Kerry left himself wide open.


Do you think Kerry "planted" this story? Or do you think the Republicans wanted it out in the public eye?
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Kerry didn't plant the story. He probably wishes he didn't make the comment in the first place. He's in damage control mode.


>Do you think the reporter should have left Kerry's campaign spokesman out of the loop?
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Absolutely not. The comment should have been included. But realize this was an attempt to deflect criticism with an irrelevant retort. Unfortunately the reporter took the bait and the campaign spin grew into four paragraphs, including a one-liner stating Hastert and DeLay's lack of military service. Did you read anywhere in this story an explaination from Kerry's spokesman exactly WHY military service gave Kerry a free pass to make such a comment? Guess the reporter forgot to ask.