Kerry: John McCain must address these comments from his political guru, not wave them away.

[ProSense]

06/23/2008

Kerry on McCain Advisor's Comments on Bhutto, Terrorist Attacks

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Kerry today released the following statement:

“America should have a real debate about whether the Bush-McCain policies have made us safer, and a choice between more of the same or a fresh start with Senator Obama. But the idea that one of John McCain’s closest advisors would game out the assassination of a world leader and a potential terrorist attack for political gain wreaks of the worst of the Rove-Bush fear playbook. It’s a signal that a McCain presidency risks continuing the say anything, do anything, twist any truth, politicization of national security that’s made us less safe and more divided on George Bush’s watch. The contrast is inescapable. Bogged down by George Bush’s failures, John McCain’s advisors are playing a cynical game to try to win an election while Barack Obama is offering plans and leadership to make America safer and stronger. John McCain must address these comments from his political guru, not wave them away.”

[babylonsister]

1. Kerry is a terrific spokesperson for Obama; keep up the pressure! nt

[blondeatlast]

2. Weak dismissals aren't nearly enough, Senator McCain. Aren't you made of sterner stuff?

McCain should strongly condemn the statement and his surrogate.

[ProSense]

9. Exactly. n/t

[AntiFascist]

3. K&R...

McCain has flip-flopped on practically every issue that once characterized him as one of the more liberal Republicans, just so he has a better chance of gaining the presidency. What are the odds that he will flip-flop on preventing another terrorist attack if it means a better chance of him winning the election?

[PresidentObama]

4. Kerry would be a good VP pick. He's got experience and he's showing he's an effective attack dog..

I think he's learning some of the lessons from 2004, and not holding back.

VP or not, Obama should use Kerry more often--He's effective!

[YvonneCa]

8. Learned...

...ALL the lessons of 2004. Other than that, I agree with all you say...especially the VP part. :7

[Kdillard]

5. Good job by Kerry

dems need to keep pounding away.

[uponit7771]

6. The MsM would hold Obama to a higher standard, letting McSame go at this point is overt bias

[JerseygirlCT]

7. Go John! nt

[beachmom]

10. Good stuff from Kerry. This story is now frontpaged on AOL.

I don't think it makes the McCain campaign look good. It looks craven and morbid.