Ex-key aide to McCain gives support to Kerry

[muchacho]

WASHINGTON - A man who until last week was one of Sen. John McCain's top aides is endorsing John Kerry for president, asserting that President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney have "waged an unprecedentedly cynical and divisive campaign."

Led by Kerry, Democrats now can seize the opportunity to reach out to disaffected moderate Republicans and independents to build "a new political coalition of national unity," Marshall Wittmann writes in the upcoming edition of Blueprint Magazine, published by the Democratic Leadership Council.

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http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/1005mccainaide-kerry.html

[Aviation Pro]

1. My prediction....

This is the precursor to the real October surprise.

[NewYorkerfromMass]

20. You mean like aide, like Senator?

I doubt very much McCain would turn around and support Kerry at this point.

[demokatgurrl]

25. NOT GONNA HAPPEN, NOT GONNA HAPPEN, NOT GONNA

HAPPEN!!!!! We have to get over this delusion about McCain. He is a staunch Republican, either in love with or somehow indebted to Bush.

[davidinalameda]

2. still would like to see McCain come out and endorse Kerry

I know--it's not going to happen but it would be great

[geek tragedy]

3. Former staffer for Ralph Reed.

Not my cup of tea, but good to see the tent expanding.

[shockingelk]

4. I'm waiting for Powell and Ridge's Kerry endorsements n/t

[sonias]

5. Marshall Wittman does the right thing

He really slams the bushies.

Read the full article at New Democrats Online too
Moose on the Loose
http://www.ndol.org/ndol_ci.cfm?kaid=127&subid=173&contentid=252914

Here is my favorite part:
Anyone who was involved in the 2000 McCain campaign, as I was, knows exactly who is responsible for the "Swift boat" slime attack on Senator Kerry -- in Bush World, all low roads lead to Rove.


Sonia

[pmbryant]

7. The Bull Moose rises again. Great to hear this.

Once upon a time (early/mid 2001), Wittman's blog Bull Moose and Josh Marshall's Talking Points Memo were the sum of my daily political reading. Despite my disagreements with Wittman, I grew to respect him unlike any other conservative writer. I wrote about this on my own blog just now:

http://pmbryant.typepad.com/b_and_b/2004/10/bull_moose_endo.html

Peter

[blm]

15. very interesting observation, pm....

You really keep an open mind and your ear close to the ground.

[pmbryant]

16. Thanks

I don't know how open my mind is, though, since I haven't been able to tolerate any other writers even remotely conservative. And it turns out the one I was able to tolerate is on our side.

:-)

--Peter

[NewYorkerfromMass]

21. Good for you.

You are obviously in tune with good political sentiment.

[Leilani]

22. Thanks for posting that link.

Very thought provoking article. He documents all the reasons true Republicans should reject this corrupt administration.

As a long ago Republican, I disagree with his NeoCon theories of spreading democracy around the world, however, I welcome his call for bipartisanship & moderation.

[4_Legs_Good]

6. I'm just amazed that no matter how many people denounce *

it doesn't phase him. Last year like 500 scientists came out against him. How many ambassadors? How many former administration officials?

Nobody's listening.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr...

david

[w4rma]

23. folks are trying to listen. Big media isn't telling them, though. (nt)

[Damn Hippie]

8. Best line in the story:

"But there is no remaining shred of doubt that another four years of a Bush presidency would have a toxic effect on American politics. If George W. Bush is re-elected, unlimited corporate power, cynicism and division will ride high in the saddle."

[barb162]

13. plus a toxic effect on the entire planet

[Rosco T.]

9. Drip... Drip... Drip....

Chimpy's machine is coming apart....

[Bread and Circus]

10. That's awesome, way to go. At least some are coming clean!

If only McCain would.

[Rosco T.]

12. still 25 days left...

[Bread and Circus]

14. For some odd reason, this story inspired me t o open my wallet...

and give a little to the campaign.

[calimary]

26. YAY! I've opened mine til It's coughing up fumes. And blood.

Good to hear! Thanks on behalf of EVERYBODY who wants their country back!

[muchacho]

27. sweet!

my work is done!

[Supersedeas]

11. * win or lose, McCain & Guiliani have sullied their reputations

[pmbryant]

19. Indeed

In 1999-2000, I had a lot of respect for McCain. After the last couple years, though, much of that is gone gone gone.

:-(

Peter

[demzilla]

17. McCain will stick with Chimpy because

he wants to be president and he can't get the GOP nomination in 2008 if he endorses Kerry. (He can't get it anyway, but that's another story.)

[blue agave]

18. Maybe not, but he sure could stir the pot if ...

he endorsed JK and then went indy.

[nostalgicaboutmyfutr]

24. If McCain jumps in the ring....

A - is there time to 'get him on the ballot as a Bull Moose'?

If McCain came on the ballot, would he bleed enough from the dems to cause W win? a la Perot with Clinton/Dole?

I suspect the dealine for getting on the ballots may have passed....

But mark my words...if the Pugs lose there will be a split in their party to get rid of the Christo-Fascisits and become a true conservative party...

[struggle4progress]

28. kick for America coming together

:kick: