Police Union Rejects Bush, Backs Kerry

[NNN0LHI]

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=694&ncid=703&e=1&u=/ap/20040514/ap_on_el_pr/kerry

By MIKE GLOVER

Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - Presumptive Democratic nominee John Kerry on Friday collected the endorsement of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, a police union that backed President Bush in the 2000 election.

``After three and a half years of disappointing leadership under George Bush, we need to change course in November and elect a president with a real record of supporting police officers and a lifetime of standing with law enforcement,'' IBPO President David Holway said in a statement provided by the Kerry campaign.

The union endorsed Bill Clinton in 1992 and 1996. Kerry scheduled a round-table discussion with members of the group on Friday to talk about law enforcement issues.

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[truthisfreedom]

1. HAH! no funds, and lies, lies, lies... bushco deserves these slaps...

from everyone in emergency services as well.

[phillybri]

2. This could be HUUUUUUUUUGE.....

:thumbsup: for Kerry!!!

[GainesT1958]

20. I'd say it definitely is!

Hey, I'd say this one's an ENORMOUS plumb for Kerry to have plucked...he's got the AFL-CIO, he's got the Firefighters' Union, and now he's got a major police officers' union. I can see the commercials for him now, with firemen and police officers giving testimonials as to why they're going to vote for Kerry this November. Especially those who'll say "I voted for pResident Bush last time, but he let us down. This year I'm going with John Kerry!":D

:kick:

B-)

[madmax]

3. Great news

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[CaptainClark23]

4. Let's remember this in NYC come convention time.

Thank the cops for making the right choice.

[DUreader]

10. They'll be replaced with 'security contractors'

[CaptainClark23]

18. Good!

That would erase alot of conflicted feelings I have about what to do should the convention protest get ugly.

[Hand]

5. Go, da Po-lice!

You can't fool cops--they know bullshit before it hits the ground! This rules!!!!!

:toast: :loveya: :party:

[Eye and Monkey]

36. Perhaps these cops know what a PERP looks like and acts like.

[phillybri]

6. A FreeRepublic Flashback circa 2000...

http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a39e61db810c2.htm

Enjoy!

[Arugula Latte]

23. now it looks

like the cops know who will stand with them and they've turned their backs on almost four disastrous years of pResident Dumbass.

[maddezmom]

38. thanks for posting

I even broke my self imposed rule of never going to freeperville...it was worth the look. LOL

[MaineDem]

7. Excellent news!!!

I hope the Boston PD hears about this before the convention.

[Renew Deal]

8. Bullshit. These cops are just more left wing commies that hate our leader

:crazy:

This is great news. Kerry has the cops and the firefighters. :headbang:

[Claire Beth]

9. Glad to hear they are rejecting Bush*...

Bush* has nothing but LIE LIE LIE.

[Ediacara]

11. This is fan-fucking-tastic!

And in hindsight not terribly surprising :-) Kerry was a DA earlier in his carrer was he not?

[Submariner]

26. In the Cambridge Courthouse

where my mother worked she would see him there. She said he was a babe magnet for all the women.

[pinto]

12. here's more background:

More Cops Endorse Kerry: Reflects John Kerry's Strong Anti-Crime Record, Bush's Failures to Support Law Enforcement, Says Campaign

(Kerry Campaign Press Release)

JOHN KERRY HAS STOOD BY POLICE OFFICERS:

John Kerry Led the Fight for Additional 100,000 Police Officers on America's Streets. John Kerry led the fight to add 100,000 police to our streets through his work on the 1994 crime bill and its Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. Kerry personally pushed the Clinton White House, the Justice Department, and members of Congress to obtain funding for the 100,000 cops program. Kerry "persuaded the Senate and the Clinton White House to finance a campaign pledge to put 100,000 more police officers on the street." (Boston Globe, 6/21/03; S.Amdt. 1202 to S 1607, 11/16/03; Reason Magazine. 3/94)

Kerry Worked With Law Enforcement Officials to Ban Military- Style Assault Weapons. John Kerry has strongly supported the current ban on machine guns and assault weapons-including AK-47's and similar weapons used by terrorists in Afghanistan. Police organizations including IBPO strongly support extension of the current ban. (RC 375, S Amdt. 1152 to S Amdt. 1151 to S 1607, 11/17/93; Orange County Register, 3/2/04)

Kerry is a National Leader in Working to Ban "Cop Killer Bullets." John Kerry is a national leader in promoting sensible oversight of ammunition sales which have no sporting value yet risk the lives of police officers. Kerry has strongly supported measures to crack down on armor-piecing, "cop killer" bullets. (S. 553, 4/10/97; S. 433, 2/16/95; RC 240, S Amdt. 3351 to S. 2312, 7/28/98; RC 116, S Amdt. 343 to S 254, 5/13/99)

As a County Prosecutor, Kerry Fought Crime and Put Away Murderers and Mob Bosses. John Kerry was the first assistant prosecutor of Middlesex County (one of the largest counties in the country) and won convictions in high profile murder, rape and mafia cases. Kerry led the prosecutor's office in a major modernization. "He launched initiatives that were innovative at the time: special units to prosecute white-collar and organized crime, programs to counsel rape victims and aid other crime victims and witnesses, and a system for fast-tracking priority cases to trial" and "is credited with reducing the backlog of cases." (Boston Globe, 6/18/03; Washington Post, 2/21/85)

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http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=121-05142004

[davidinalameda]

13. this is very important

so much for Bushie's claim of keeping us safe

if the police on the front lines don't believe him, how can anyone else

[pinto]

14. kick, and other first responders....

[dArKeR]

15. Don't forget to rate this yahoo story and pic! If you've never done

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[DinahMoeHum]

16. Tee hee, looks like only the EX-commissioners of the NYC

police and fire depts are supporting the Texas Turd:

"...In a statement provided by the Bush campaign, a former New York City police commissioner said Bush has provided unprecedented support for first responders, including $13 billion to state and local governments to prepare for terrorism.

"The president has given law enforcement the tools to do their job in the Patriot Act, while John Kerry attacks the law on the campaign trail," former commissioner Bernard Kerik said..."


LMAO!! Bernard Kerik (NYPD) and Thomas von Essen (FDNY) !! If I understand correctly, they were not exactly beloved by the rank-and-file folks during their tenures, even less after 9/11.

Now all Kerry needs is the support of the military (it's up for grabs, despite all the bullshit going 'round), and he's got himself a TRIFECTA that's mighty tough to beat.

:kick::kick::kick:

[Judi Lynn]

17. Someone must have bought their endorsement, I'll bet.

I read earlier a LOT of N.Y. police people are damned sick of him.

[JoFerret]

33. T-shirt seen today

New Yorkers Hate Bush

[mike1963]

34. Kerik was on the Shrub payroll in Iraq. Never heard of von Essen

:eyes:

[Pachamama]

19. Relief! Can you imagine Police being controlled by the 4th Reich?

[mzmolly]

21. Why the hell didn't they back Gore in 2000? Oh well I'll take the good

news. :toast: to a slow restoration of sanity!

[Just Me]

22. Whoah!!! Damn!!! Excellent!!!!

Heh, heh, heh. I am feeling MUCH safer now!!!!

:bounce:

[Coventina]

24. My freeper cop uncle is going to be way upset

He he he!
:D

[Democat]

25. This is an important endorsement for Kerry, good job!

Most real conservatives (not fanatical right wingers) have some respect for the police and firemen. It won't change any hardcore Bush supporter's minds, but it will probably have some influence with the all important swing voters, even the ones that lean conservative.

[0007]

27. Are the Miami Police Department suporting junior?

[pacifictiger]

28. so much for the 9/11 campaign pitch

what an indictment!

[leodem]

29. Well this future cop..

is voting for Kerry. The money for terrorism fighting is bullshit. The basic street level cop doesn't deal with that shit. That's mostly a Federal LE thing. Republicans want to downsize government which includes cops, so I never figured out why cops vote Republican. I wonder what percentage of cops vote Republican which vote for Dems.

The Patriot Act as an issue with cops could go either way. The most basic level street cop is not gonna be using the Patriot Act on a daily basis, probably more of an issue with Federal LE than state/local. Most cops I know have families of five kids struggling to make ends meet, bitch about shitty equipment and pay so Kerry is definitely the man to deliver that.

[stepnw1f]

30. He's Cut Support for Police Officers Big Time

I knew this would happen. "Hey Bush..." (FLUSH)

[Maddy McCall]

31. Guys, this is HUGE!

Think about it. Think about how many police officers across America there are and how many family members and friends they have.

This is great news! We are going to win in 2004! I have no doubt.

[salonghorn70]

32. A Question About This Police Group

Why did they go for Bush in 2000 after supporting Clinton in 1992 and 1996?

[dArKeR]

35. Link has changed: here is NEW LINK

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040514/ap_on_el_pr/kerry_36

[dArKeR]

Kerry wins backing of police union - MSGOP

Presumptive Democratic nominee John Kerry on Friday collected the endorsement of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, a police union that backed President Bush in the 2000 election.

“After three and a half years of disappointing leadership under George Bush, we need to change course in November and elect a president with a real record of supporting police officers and a lifetime of standing with law enforcement,” IBPO President David Holway said in a statement provided by the Kerry campaign.

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/4952688/

My little tid-bit: Kids now-a-days have got it made! There's no way in the world these cops could run and catch the kids! (see pic on link.) I think I would have turned out to be a member of the Bush Crime Family if the cops were like this when I was a kid.

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