NPR's 'All Things Considered' has reported today that the
"Bush Campaign denounced (William) Rood's article in the Tribune as politically motivated."To hear it, jump to the 3m19s mark of the audio linked at the following web page:
I haven't yet found any corroboration of John McChesney's report, but, if it is accurate, that would mean that the Bush Campaign has now come to the defense of the Swift Boat liars --
flip-flopping on their statements praising John Kerry's military service *and record*.
Assuming that the Bush Campaign position is, as Bush said today*, "Senator Kerry served admirably; and he ought to be proud of his record", they
should agree with Rood's account of events, and would have no reason to comment on his story -- just like the Bush Campaign has refused to comment specifically on any of the Swift lies. However, if the Bush Campaign views Rood's article as "politically motivated", are they not arguing against its veracity -- for
how could the truth be categorized as politically motivated?In my opinion, any statement by the Bush Campaign denouncing Rood's story is a defense of the Swift liars, and should be exposed as such.
Did anyone hear any statements that might be the source of McChesney's report? Who was McChesney's source? Was it a private interview, or a public statement? How can we get more info on this?
All Things Considered - atc@npr.org
NPR Main Number - (202) 513-2000
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* The unedited bushspeak:
".. Senator Kerry ..uh.. served admirably; and ..uh.. and he he oughta be ..uh.. he he oughta be proud of his record"