Friday, February 13, 2004

The Talkmaster is on the Colorado Slopes....this gives the staff a chance to put our thoughts into some notes and reading assignments. After all, it's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask for permission.

JOHN KERRY BIMBO ERUPTION BOMBSHELL

John Kerry is expected to respond today to the report on the Drudge Report about the alleged two-year relationship with a much younger woman. An earlier report said she had once worked for the Associated Press. According to Drudge, "after being approached by a top news producer, the woman fled to Africa, where she remains." It'll be fun to hear Kerry explain this one.

More important than the allegations is what this does to the race. If Kerry is no longer the slam-dunk, most electable candidate then that opens it back up. For weeks now we have seen polls showing that Democrats are lining up behind John Kerry because they believe he can beat George Bush. Voters could now turn to Edwards or Dean as an alternative.

Let's take a look at the scandal meter now: a flimsy allegation about missing some National Guard service vs. cheating on your wife with someone 1/3 your age. I think the GOP will take that challenge.

WEASLEY TO ENDORSE IMPLODING KERRY

Yet another of many flip-flops from Weasley Clark. According to the story on the Drudge Report about the Kerry affair scandal, earlier this week Weasley told some reporters off the record that "Kerry will implode over an intern issue." But later today, "The General" is scheduled to endorse Kerry in Wisconsin! Who needs enemies when you have friends like this.

It is yet another example of how the Democrats running for president have no soul. This time last week, Weasley Clark and his band of Clintonistas were doing everything in their power to assassinate the character of John Kerry. It is rumored that the Kerry affair story was shopped around by none other than Chris Lehane, a former Gore hack working for Clark. Now that Weasley's campaign is over, they all magically switch sides and endorse Kerry. They will now attempt to defend Kerry against the very allegations they helped raise.

It really does take your breath away.

DEANIE  BABIES REJOICE: THIS CREATES AN OPENING

Now we know why Howard Dean went back on his promise to drop out of the race after Wisconsin. He apparently knew about the Kerry affair allegations and decided to stay in the race. He may be smarter than we thought he was. This is about to get very interesting.

If Kerry suddenly has the baggage of cheating on his wife, plus the Jane Fonda photo, now he doesn't look so unstoppable. Add to that, Super Tuesday (March 2) is still 2 1/2 weeks away. Since Democrats at the polls are so concerned about electability, this one isn't looking too electable all the sudden.

Howard Dean's political obituary may have been a little bit premature. John Kerry's bimbo eruptions make the "I have a scream" speech look like child's play. Plus, Dean can trot out his wholesome-looking wife to become the family-oriented choice.

Just when you thought it was all over, it's just getting started.

Another celebrity's shocking attempt to rescue a sagging career [NSFW!! Graphic Image!!!]

GUARDSMAN TO BE CHARGED WITH ESPIONAGE

We told you yesterday about the National Guard soldier at Fort Lewis, Washington that was arrested on suspicion of trying to pass information about military capabilities to Al-Qaeda. Spc. Ryan G. Anderson, 26, will be charged with "aiding the enemy by wrongfully attempting to communicate and give intelligence to the Al-Qaeda terrorist network."

Military spokesman Lt. Col. Stephen Barger said it could be four or five days before charges are formally filed. Anderson allegedly tried to give information to government agents posing as Al-Qaeda operatives in an internet chat room. Sources say Anderson converted to Islam some years ago. Great...just what we need...an Islamic terrorist serving right in our own military.

We need to make an example out of this loser. Too often here lately it seems we're letting people who would sell out our country weasel out of the death penalty. Johnny Taliban got 20 years. Aldrich Ames got life imprisonment.

It's time to stop cutting deals with traitors and put them where they belong: tied to a stake in front of a firing squad.

PHOTOSHOP STRIKES AGAIN

Looks like I'm not the only victim of PhotoShop. There's more than enough ammunition out there to tie John Kerry to Jane Fonda and her anti-American followers without manufacturing nonsense like this. How good are you at spotting fakes? Take the quiz!

Here's the original of John Kerry. Thanks astute listener Alan for giving us a heads up. Find a full-size version at corbis.com. It's image #DWF15-563704.

READING ASSIGNMENTS

Kerry may have the biggest problem with his wife Teresa Heinz-Kerry. She told Elle magazine that she warned her first husband on the subject of adultery: "If you ever get something, I'll maim you. I won't kill you. I'll maim you." Yikes.

This British newspaper has picked up additional details about the John Kerry allegations.

The Telegraph of London says Kerry faces a big test over the allegations.

WorldNet Daily weighs in on the Kerry issue.

Charles Krauthammer asks the question: why have we not been attacked again since 9/11?

Jeff Jacoby says that in the 2004 election, there is a candidate for every point of view: John Kerry.

The Heritage Foundation takes a look at the economic impact of taxing internet access. Hint: it's not good.

Finally...a little backbone from the White House on spending. President Bush is threatening to veto the $318 billion highway spending bill. It would be his first veto of a spending bill.

Mona Charen compares John Kerry and George Bush.

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