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**Sikander** · January 16, 2004, 08:19

Originally posted by GePap

As Che and Boris have said, it seems to me the press is going over every single statement Dean has ever made- I mean, that "news" that he once said special interest ruled the Iowa caucus? Wow-they do: special inetrests control everything, becuase everyone has their own special interests....

As Boris said: so you are the front runner- OK, but every candidate is in theory the same- why not give all of them the same level of scrutiny? After all, should not all their record be similarly exposed?

Looks like a lot of it is "friendly" fire:

THE 2004 CAMPAIGN: STRATEGY; Clark's Rivals Irked by Campaign Aide's Tactics (Published 2004)

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/01/16/politics/campaigns/16LEHA.html

Gen Wesley K Clark's communications strategist Chris Lehane is acknowledged master at feeding unflattering facts about opponents to press; he is such a shrewd practitioner of what is called 'political black arts' that lately, when negative story appears, rivals point to him; he has become target in fight among Democrats about whether opposition research is going too far, whether Democrats are hurting each other rather than Republicans; those who know Lehane say his skill lies in his intricate understanding of how news organizations work, and in his uncanny ability to play one reporter off another; tensions over him burst into prime time this week when Steve McMahon, consultant for Dean campaign, erupted in frustration at Lehane on MSNBC program Hardball; photo (M)

**Sikander** · January 16, 2004, 08:22

Originally posted by Sava
I'm amazed that you are buying that bull****... I thought you had a mind of your own MrFun

why are you reciting the media's propaganda crap about Dean?

oh and the Log cabin repukes are just like the black repukes... uncle toms... I don't know what you call the gay version of uncle tom's, however...

I thought your theory was stupid until I remembered. Uncle Tom had a cabin too, just like the Gay Republicans.

**Sikander** · January 16, 2004, 08:23

Originally posted by Boris Godunov
That's the Catch-22 for Dean. If he doesn't respond, he's a Dukakisesque wimp who bends over and takes it. When he does respond, he's painted by some as "whining" about being attacked. Which is it?

Obviously he's a whining wimp.

**Sikander** · January 16, 2004, 08:24

Originally posted by Boris Godunov
Carville just doesn't get the credibility of Rove because of the funny accent and mannerisms.

They're both as$holes, but I wouldn't consent to be in the same room with Carville unless he is wearing a straight jacket, a helmet and something to keep the spittle from flying over to where I'm sitting.

**PLATO** · January 16, 2004, 08:41

Howard Dean:
-Former legislators in Vermont label him "vindictive"
-Is known for a short and hot temper
-Supports unilateral action
-Wants a finger on the "nuclear button"

No thanks.

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