Clark NEVER made the intern remark - Ryan Lizza

[robbedvoter]

http://www.tnr.com/blog/campaignjournal?pid=1337
HE DID SPELL JOHN KERRY CORRECTLY: Just in case anybody was still wondering whether anything in the original Drudge item about John Kerry was accurate, I can confirm that Wesley Clark did not say what Drudge says he said at that off-the-record conversation with reporters in Nashville one week ago.
I was there when Clark spoke, and just to make sure I didn't miss anything, I've also checked with other reporters who were there. Since it was off the record (sort of), I can't get into what Clark actually said
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, but I can report that the quote Drudge attributes to him--"Kerry will implode over an intern issue"--is not accurate. He never said that."

What took him so long?

[demnan]

1. It never did sound credible to me

consider the source.

[NNN0LHI]

2. Why would he even need to say it? He endorsed Kerry the following day

Doesn't that act speak for itself?

Don

[robbedvoter]

3. Media whores were still accusing him - even after the intern lie

was exposed. Tom Oliphant even said: "He had to endorse, because of the remark"
That's the reason I am posting this - finally a member of the media came clean.

[Beaker]

5. Cee Cee Connolly said the same thing on Faux Noose Sundae.

that Clark never said what Drudge attributed to him, that is.

[Adelante]

8. Faux Noose Sundae

:D

[Norquist Nemesis]

12. Faux Noose? Uh-oh....

Considering Faux's marketing expertise they may be smelling a Democratic wind and shifting gears toward liberals.

Then again...nah *runs away*

[KittyWampus]

4. Hey RobbedVoter!

Good to see you still posting...

I'm looking forward to voting for Clark in NY in a couple of weeks.

Unless Kerry needs my vote :)

[maddezmom]

6. thanks for posting

Cee Cee Connoly (sp) from Faux also reported the same, Clark never uttered those words.

[PATRICK]

7. The reputed comment

sounded so atypical that I hope it is not the work of pros but only the arrogant incompetence of Drudge alone. it immediately jarred as being out of character, devoid of trademark directness and many other things, but it sounded very much in character for a depraved slanderer(the worst Commandment offense of the aptly named Drudge).

If this is the best a group can work out we are going to be continually waiting for the really smart poison openers to come out until our nerves are shot.

Maybe they are trying to see how pathetic a lie people will fall for since it bears absolutely no consequence for their fame or fortune.

I noticed how quickly Clark followed with his endorsement and by that simple act made the lie look even more transparent.

[DeepModem Mom]

9. Has anyone asked Oliphant if he got the story from Drudge...

and/or a Brit tabloid?

[Adelante]

10. Thanks, robbedvoter

We have to get this out whenever we can.

[John_H]

11. 2 anonymous say he did, 2 reporters say on the record he didn't

Time for this to be laid to rest, don't you think?

[DeepModem Mom]

13. I think Oliphant should lay it to rest --

Is he the only mainstream source who reported the rumor as fact?

[The Magistrate]

14. Mr. Oliphant Has Disappointed Me Here, Ma'am

He has always been a favorite of mine.

"LET'S GO GET THOSE BUSH BASTARDS!"

[curse10]

15. I'm glad to hear this :-)

thanks for posting. It was hard to believe that Clark would stoop to such a level.