Special Report
In the Tank for President Kerry
The New York Times and the 2004 media narrative designed to defeat George W. Bush.
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Reporter: Elisabeth Bumiller
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Message: Bush lied about his military service and tried to duck
Vietnam service. The story focuses on “Texas for Truth,” a
Democratic group “questioning” Bush’s attendance record while in
the guard.
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September 9, 2004
p>Headline: CHENEY SPITS TOADS br> Columnist: Maureen Dowd. br> Message: The VP is a paranoid nutcase. /p>September 10, 2004
p>Headline: KERRY INVOKES BIBLE IN APPEAL FOR BLACK VOTES br> Reporter: Jodi Wilgoren br> Message: “In a speech to thousands of cheering, swaying members of the National Baptist Convention…” Kerry is “citing scripture and attacking Bush.” Kerry has a great connection with minorities and he’s religious (but not like Bush) to boot. /p>September 11, 2004
p>Headline: CBS DEFENDS ITS REPORT ON BUSH MILITARY RECORD
About the Author
Jeffrey Lord is a former Reagan White House political director and author. He writes from Pennsylvania at jlpa1@aol.com.
