Republican on Foley scandal: At least no one died - GoFuckYourself.com

Daruma · 10-11-2006, 05:04 PM

HARTFORD, Connecticut (AP) -- Republican Rep. Christopher Shays defended the House speaker's handling of a congressional page scandal, saying no one died like during the 1969 Chappaquiddick incident involving Democratic Sen. Ted Kennedy.

"I know the speaker didn't go over a bridge and leave a young person in the water, and then have a press conference the next day," the embattled Connecticut congressman told The Hartford Courant in remarks published Wednesday.

"Dennis Hastert didn't kill anybody," he added.

Shays' comments recalled the Chappaquiddick incident, when Kennedy's car ran off a Massachusetts bridge, killing his passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne. Kennedy did not immediately report the tragedy, and he later pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident.

Last week, Kennedy campaigned for Democrat Diane Farrell, who is locked in a bitter fight with Shays that could help determine whether Democrats recapture the House after 12 years of GOP control.

"This is symptomatic of Chris losing his composure in a tight race," Farrell said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday. "Chris just seems to be lashing out in anger."

Kennedy's office had a terse response.

"This just makes clear the real need for change in November. Beyond that I'm not going to dignify such a desperate attack with a response," said Kennedy spokeswoman Melissa Wagoner.

Farrell said the scandal, which polls show could hurt the GOP's bid to hang onto control, has affected her because her 19-year-old daughter Margaret was a Senate page when she was 16.

"My first reaction to this whole scandal had nothing to do with politics," she said. "It was as a parent who had a child participating in the program."

Shays cited Chappaquiddick in an interview Friday when he was asked about Farrell's call for him to return money raised by Hastert. The speaker has been under fire for his handling of disgraced former Rep. Mark Foley's sexually explicit messages to young pages.

Farrell and other Democrats have called for Hastert to resign.

After Shock Media · 10-11-2006, 05:07 PM

Well judging by the pro life stance of most republicans. Median guess suggests at least 20 million potential baby missiles were aborted over the years.

edgeprod · 10-11-2006, 05:24 PM

Bah HAHAHA that's fucking hillarious. You'd think the Democrats would be pissed, with people bringing up past murders that were swept under the rug.

Ever read the books on it? Funny shit.

notabook · 10-11-2006, 05:45 PM

What the hell? These same people are the ones that went after Clinton for getting a blowjob and they have the audacity to say 'well at least nobody died?' Holy fucking shit, I love Amerika!

10-11-2006, 05:04 PM	#1
Daruma Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: PandaLand™ Posts: 3,494	Republican on Foley scandal: At least no one died HARTFORD, Connecticut (AP) -- Republican Rep. Christopher Shays defended the House speaker's handling of a congressional page scandal, saying no one died like during the 1969 Chappaquiddick incident involving Democratic Sen. Ted Kennedy. "I know the speaker didn't go over a bridge and leave a young person in the water, and then have a press conference the next day," the embattled Connecticut congressman told The Hartford Courant in remarks published Wednesday. "Dennis Hastert didn't kill anybody," he added. Shays' comments recalled the Chappaquiddick incident, when Kennedy's car ran off a Massachusetts bridge, killing his passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne. Kennedy did not immediately report the tragedy, and he later pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident. Last week, Kennedy campaigned for Democrat Diane Farrell, who is locked in a bitter fight with Shays that could help determine whether Democrats recapture the House after 12 years of GOP control. "This is symptomatic of Chris losing his composure in a tight race," Farrell said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday. "Chris just seems to be lashing out in anger." Kennedy's office had a terse response. "This just makes clear the real need for change in November. Beyond that I'm not going to dignify such a desperate attack with a response," said Kennedy spokeswoman Melissa Wagoner. Farrell said the scandal, which polls show could hurt the GOP's bid to hang onto control, has affected her because her 19-year-old daughter Margaret was a Senate page when she was 16. "My first reaction to this whole scandal had nothing to do with politics," she said. "It was as a parent who had a child participating in the program." Shays cited Chappaquiddick in an interview Friday when he was asked about Farrell's call for him to return money raised by Hastert. The speaker has been under fire for his handling of disgraced former Rep. Mark Foley's sexually explicit messages to young pages. Farrell and other Democrats have called for Hastert to resign. __________________ RIP TD

10-11-2006, 05:07 PM	#2
After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	Well judging by the pro life stance of most republicans. Median guess suggests at least 20 million potential baby missiles were aborted over the years. __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

10-11-2006, 05:45 PM	#4
notabook Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Not a Library! Posts: 9,748	What the hell? These same people are the ones that went after Clinton for getting a blowjob and they have the audacity to say 'well at least nobody died?' Holy fucking shit, I love Amerika! __________________

10-11-2006, 05:24 PM	#3
edgeprod Permanently Gone Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,019	Bah HAHAHA that's fucking hillarious. You'd think the Democrats would be pissed, with people bringing up past murders that were swept under the rug. Ever read the books on it? Funny shit.