Gannon/Guckert Met Kerry at WH Reporters' Bash, Hopes to Go Again

[truthisfreedom]

gannon is now trying to MAKE news instead of report it, by his own admission.

http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000809375

Gannon/Guckert Met Kerry at WH Reporters' Bash, Hopes to Go Again

By Joe Strupp

Published: February 22, 2005 12:55 PM ET


NEW YORK At previous galas he says he managed to meet Sen. John Kerry and Al Franken. But will James Guckert's recent notoriety as a partisan White House reporter who used a fake name, among other alleged activities, keep him out of this year's White House Correspondents Dinner?

Guckert, a.k.a. Jeff Gannon, doesn’t think so.

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Although Guckert said no one had asked him to be their guest at the 2005 White House Correspondents dinner, scheduled for April 30, he believes his recent fame will make him a potential guest. "There is still time," he said, noting that the dinner had often prompted attention because of some controversial guests in the past, such as Monica Lewinsky. "There is always someone there trying to make news," he added. "Maybe this year it is going to be me.

[MadisonProgressive]

1. Who would be crazy enough to invite him to 'accompany' them to the event?

[Damien]

9. a lonely conservative

with $1200 to spare?

[Mabus]

27. Tucker Carlson?

although he may not have the 1200 anymore. He'll do anything to get attention.

On better thought, since Armstrong Williams has a penchant for personal trainers he might be up for taking Jeff/James on a date.

[sickinohio]

37. And he can afford the $1200 !!!

A good time had by all - paid for by you and me!!!

[countryken]

33. Perhaps Oliver North?

They have quite a bit in common...

[bushcrab]

43. No One, but McClellan will surely let him sneak in thru

where else, the back door.

[AwakeAtLast]

2. We can only hope.

If he gets an invite, we should mobilize the largest protest possible! E-mails, phone calls, marching in the street. The MSM will not be able to make it go away if this happens.

Somehow I think I am getting my hopes up. ;)

[rocktivity]

11. An ANTI -correspondents' dinner? I'M LOVING IT!

A nationwide formal protest against the Mainstream media--LET'S DO IT!!!

:bounce:
rocknation

[AwakeAtLast]

12. Yesssss!

Start making out the menu! :D

[AnneD]

22. The Blogger's Ball

The place where the REAL journalists will meet. I think DU should host and open thread and we have a virtual ball. Maybe with guest bloggers chiming in at schedualed times for Q&A.

[MADem]

34. Protest??? NOOOOOO!!! Get some POPCORN!!!!!!!

Whatever it takes to keep this story front and center!

You have to check WHO does the inviting--it will be hysterical no matter who does it. If some conservative invites him (UNLIKELY!) everyone will wonder if he's paying the hourly or weekend rate. If a liberal invites him, I hope he gets him drunk and picks his brain. Spill the beans, JimmyJeff, tell us all your secrets!!!

How pathetic--this guy wants to be this year's PAULA JONES. Remember when she went to the dinner?

HA!

[gordianot]

3. Maybe he is negotiating a better deal. This time to the highest bidder.

[onehandle]

4. Go for it! Keep this story in the news, jerk.

I hope Gannon/Guckert sleeps with one eye open. Rove can take him out. Legally with his new expanded powers.

[mod mom]

20. If I were him I'd certainly avoid small planes, and riding down dark

lonely roads. Probably best to avoid motel room, like that poor investigator in the Clint Curtis affidavit. If bulldog has any sense at all, he'd be coming clean with his info. His hubris makes him think he is indispensible, but we'll see in a couple months whether or not he has an "accident".

[KoKo]

5. Definitely read the whole article...he has kept a journal and says he

could reveal the "behind the scenes" goings on in the WH Press Corps. This guy is warning folks not to mess with him...he's got names and connections.

It's a fascinating article..He sounds like he might "turn" to me....

[nashville_brook]

15. right you are -- and i have a hard time imagining

that the right wing would embrace him at this point.

that leaves us. should we start a kitty?

[nolabels]

16. Yea, but he seems not too bright

When you make yourself the odd man out, they find a way to fix you :hi:

On edit, I not too bright either, but that's not a problem for me :crazy:

[MADem]

35. Paula Jones was an idiot, too, but she milked that political cow

...for all it was worth. And she went to the Correspondent's Dinner, too! Hey, a whore is a whore is a whore...! Will JimmyJeff sell himself yet again for a few dollars and a bit of plastic surgery? Inquiring minds want to know!

[pacalo]

17. It strikes me as a warning, too.

Look at how he's throwing out Democratic names with a sense of familiarity, as though there could be a potential for an alliance:

"I got a ticket each year," Guckert said, declining to name those who brought him. "I paid, and I just wanted to be there. I met John Kerry at one of them and the cast of 'The West Wing.' I met Al Franken at the first one after he'd gotten into it with the Fox News table."

Then he speaks about his "journal"...

"I have probably one page for each day at the White House, about 200 pages of stuff," said Guckert. "Is it all interesting? Probably not. But it could be . I haven’t thought that far ahead."

And possible speaking engagements in the future:

"There are people who are definitely interested in some of my behind-the-scenes work in the press room."

On one hand, he implies that the journal may not be interesting & on the other he thinks there are people who would definitely be interested in his behind-the-scene observations.

All I want from this guy is for the media to investigate the facts surrounding his relationship to this administration; why he was given the priviledge of a daily pass without scrutiny by the FBI; and why did he attend WH Christmas parties.

[KoKo]

23. his quote "behind the scenes work in the press room" could be taken

in an odd way considering his "moonlight" profession...:eyes: That comment almost sounds like a veiled threat. What would "work" would a "gay prostitute" be doing "behind the scenes in the press room." He leaves it hanging....

[MADem]

36. I've said this before, I'll say it again

ONE WORD: McClellan.

Watch the way McClellan reacts in those tapes when he calls on JimmyJeff. Note carefully the look on his face, his expression, his eyes, LOOK CAREFULLY. It's all too apparent that there is more there than meets the eye of the very casual observer. What the 'there' is, only JimmyJeff and Scotty know!

[sickinohio]

39. And that goofy smile of McClellen's every time he

called on Gannon/Guckert!!

[MADem]

41. There was a bit of "lip pursing" as well....! n/t

[sickinohio]

38. My thoughts exactly - what kind of "work" indeed

and with whom??

[pacalo]

46. It sure looks like a veiled threat to me.

No doubt he's being ostracized by his former cabal associates, & with "Gannon's" obvious, overblown ego, he's feeling paranoid.

His ego is his worst enemy. He's a liar, and a bad one, & he's not good at covering his tracks. If you haven't read this yet, check it out: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3162112

[Lone_Star_Dem]

28. Is that fear I'm smelling?

Yes, it's definitely the scent of a scared shill.

[goodboy]

6. he could always have someone hire him as an escort to the dinner..nm

[aden_nak]

7. Don't worry. He can meet Bush afterwards for their mandate-style Nightcap.

[BrightKnight]

25. He wants to join Bush's mandate party. -n\t

[Zenlitened]

8. That's pretty scary, actually. Here's this partisan plant with a fake ID..

... right next to a Democratic Senator running for president. Close enough to kill. What does the Secret Service have to say about all this?

[DFWJock]

10. Perhaps there's

a "bottom" out there who would like to take "Bulldog" to the dinner.

[s-cubed]

13. Maybe he could go as Helen Thomas' guest, with a collar

around his neck, and a leash.

That's nasty, but I couldn't help seeing the image!

[nashville_brook]

14. for $200 bucks an hour he can be anyone's date

they shouldn't allow advertising in their stories.
:)

[Generator]

18. This guy is in love with himself!

I don't buy the "he was abducted by a pedaphille ring" that has some Du'ers going. He's clearly a narcissist...and if he was the hit guy for the Repukes..he's not doing them any favors now.

Naked web pictures? In love with his own looks. He clearly LOVES attention of all kinds.

[bspence]

19. Come on, to be fair

Saying that he wants to make news, means that he wants to be in the headlines, not to actually manufacture stories.

Gannon's a dick, but we can't make everything he says evil.

[truthisfreedom]

21. i hope he keeps himself in the headlines.

it's good for Democrats everywhere for the thugs to walk around with this dork in their face.

[kikiek]

24. He hasn't realized yet that he was used and has been disposed of.

They'll string him along for awhile to make him think they're supporting him. But his WH days are done. His story will be a book in a year or so.

[latteromden]

26. "...noting... controversial guests... such as Monica Lewinsky."

*SNORT*

[Lone_Star_Dem]

29. At least he knows what category he fits into.

He's a scandal!

[daleo]

30. If he stays in the news, he stays alive.

That's the angle I think he's playing. Otherwise, he is afraid he might "commit suicide" with ratshot (in this case, the ammunition name would be appropriate).

[Pachamama]

31. The poor boy is delusional....

Is he serious? Does he really think there is ANYONE in Washington DC that would be willing to appear publicly with this guy? :eyes:

Note to Jimmy-Jeff: Monica Lewinsky, while controversial in her relationship to Bill Clinton was not a PAID ESCORT!!!! :spank:

[riverwalker]

32. 2500 reporters at those dinners

and no one knows anything. No one investigates this guy. A room packed with 2500 "journalists" and Gannon attends two years in a row, but the media can't remember anything.

[susu369]

40. Hey, JJ/GG - dinner = food =

Brings to mind dioxine poison.....

[despairing optimist]

42. Come to din-din with me, Gucky honey!

I'll get you into that silly little dinner.

[wabeewoman]

44. I find this so strange

You would think that the republicans would want to hid this guy but instead he is out doing interviews, talking about his future as a 'journalist' and going to the corrspondents dinner.

[KoKo]

45. kick...

[DulceDecorum]

47. Naked-boy is distracting us all from something

just like he used to do in the White House press room.

[zann725]

48. Sounds like he's trying to tie Kerry's name to Gannon's. Please!

n/t

[Dr Fate]

49. Why not- probably a good event to for him to solicit "tricks."

Oh- the sorrid underworld of Bush/Gannon.