The Drudge Report is linking to only a single story at the moment, an exclusive report that John Kerry has "intern problems". It's claiming that this is the reason for Howard Dean's reversal on his committment to drop out if he loses Wisconsin; apparently Dr. Dean found out about the possible infidelity and figured that Senator Kerry's campaign would fall apart after the knowledge became public.
I'm not sure why anyone would think that -- the Democrats have been longing for a second coming of Bill Clinton. Even if John Kerry is far more liberal, it looks like he's got many of the same endearing qualities as his predecessor.
Update:
It's odd that General Clark seems to have had prior knowledge of this intern problem, but is still endorsing Kerry today. Why not wait to see how it all plays out?
I bet it's Chris Lehane - all the way. It had to be.
On another note, I happened to notice this very unfortunate Wash Post/Banner Ad combination for Mr. Kerry a few minutes ago.
I had to preserve it.
I dunno, it sounds like some of the other Dems knew about the possible affair a while ago.
An interesting theory:
WorldNet Daily states that John Edwards recieved a call from Clinton of 'encouragement', saying something to the effect of "you never know what might happen late in the race"
So, here's my daily dose of conspiracy:
Bill/Hillary leaks, or orders the leak to Drudge. Kerry is weakened. Edwards announces the John Edwards/Hillary Clinton Ticket. John/Hillary win by a nose.
Whad'ya think?
I agree with Michael. I doubt too many Dems would care. Although, "Slick Willie" as we call him around here (Ohio) sounds much better than "Slick Johnny". Also, as much as I truly despised even looking at Clinton, at least he was charismatic. John Kerry has very little expression in his face at all. He always looks like his entire face is paralyzed everytime I look at him.
Hillary will never run for VP, absolutely no way.
And it's strange that Clark is endorsing Kerry today, considering he appears to have had prior knowledge of this intern issue. Why not wait to see how it plays out?
I just saw a news item saying Clark will endorse Kerry but Edwards says Clark dropping out of the race will help him. Here is what I have always wondered. If a candidate is pulling in a mediocre amount of votes (and if they haven't bad mouthed their leading opponent), why not drop out early and ask to be a vice-presidential nominee? Granted I don't understand politics as much as some but a Bush/McCain ticket would have been awesome (although I doubt those two could have put up with each other long enough to do it)! Every day I get up and watch the Today show before going to work and I keep wondering why Edwards or Clark don't drop out and ask Kerry to be his running mate. I used to assume if you were a VP and ran for President, you usually got it (although Gore blew that theory of mine out of the water). Anyhow, if he did that, Edwards (or Clark)would be "prepped" to run as President himself in 8 years and would probably get Kerry's support.
Petra: Actually, VPs win the presidency less than half the time.
Sorry - my bad. I didn't actually check facts to see who had been elected. In my short (politically short anyay, 28 years)life, it seemed like many VPs had run for Prez. I didn't check to see how many had won.
Sorry - my bad. I didn't actually check facts to see who had been elected. In my short (politically short anyway, 28 years)life, it seemed like many VPs had run for Prez. I didn't check to see how many had won.
Petra: They sure do run a lot, which is why it's a common misconception that they also win a lot.