Woman Denies Rumors of Kerry Affair

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

snip-
Breaking her silence four days after the allegations surfaced on the Internet, Alexandra Polier issued a statement to The Associated Press, saying, "I have never had a relationship with Senator Kerry, and the rumors in the press are completely false."


snip-

"Whoever is spreading these rumors and allegations does not know me," Polier said, appealing to the media to respect her privacy and the privacy of her fiance and his family.


Polier also took issue with reports that referred to her as a former Kerry intern.


"I never interned or worked for John Kerry," she told AP over the phone.


In a separate statement, Polier's parents, Terry and Donna Polier of Malvern, Pa., dismissed the "completely false and unsubstantiated" allegations about their daughter.


"We love and support her 100 percent and these unfounded rumors are hurtful to our entire family," the statement said. "We appreciate the way Senator Kerry has handled the situation, and intend on voting for him for president of the United States."

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=694&e=2&u=/ap/20040216/ap_on_el_pr/kerry_polier

Is this enough for all those using DU to spread this story?

Will it be enough for the press?

[DoveTurnedHawk]

1. This Makes Me So Gleeful

I am quite literally rubbing my hands together in anticipation.

DTH

[funky_bug]

Remember Gennifer Flowers?

The voters perceived that Clinton was being demonized by the GOP, and in turn, rallied around him in support.

Imagine that, times 100 - as Kerry is completely innocent. Thank you Matt Drudge, thank you DUers who spread this bs for days, thank you media for making sure everyone knew the name JOHN KERRY. Thank you for handing us the primary.

By the way, wasn't Dean supposed to go negative on Kerry today regarding this scandal. That was posted here on DU last night. AW... shucks. Back to the drawing board.

[JackRiddler]

96. "Dean going negative" an obvious plant

That came from someone who was making his FIRST post under the name of "FriendofDean" or some such and claiming he'd heard from campaign insiders... bullshit!

[Mobius]

120. yeah, BEWARE OF FREEPS

with a few posts. Im sure theres plenty of freepers here. I have even thought of going undercover as a freeper, I just wasnt sure my pain threshold was up to it :P

[Sensitivity]

17. Completely False, but IT WORKED. Rove Got Dems to Use Smear in Infighting

Well done Karl.

[DoveTurnedHawk]

24. It Did Work, Thanks to Many Overzealous Supporters of Non-Kerry Candidates

This is one reason why I want to see a nominee decided already. Competition is fine, but self-destructive, over-the-top nonsense is just stupid.

DTH

[funky_bug]

31. 200% correct

We have the overzealous to thank for this bit of publicity. Now, John Kerry is a household name.

[Mobius]

121. check out this url:

http://www.factlessrumorsforwashedupcandidates.com

joke :P

[Kahuna]

117. Riiiight. The usual suspects who won't support Kerry are...

the ones who were vouching for DRUDGE. :eyes:

I am bookmarking this post for the next time they try to divide us with wingnut rumor-mongering.

[funky_bug]

29. Only the dems that fell for this Kerry bs

are to blame... not Rove.

[arwalden]

18. Was It Just My Imagination?

Or were the other Democratic nominee camps playing this "issue" more than the Republicans were?

-- Allen

[DoveTurnedHawk]

26. Not Your Imagination

IMO, anyway.

The RW pushers had much bigger audiences (Drudge, The Sun), but in terms of sheer volume, it sure as hell seemed like many of the non-Kerry Democrats who were falling all over themselves to push this story, much more so than the Freepers, for example.

DTH

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

27. If that were the case, I'd get you a more vivid imagination

:evilgrin:

[CatWoman]

45. and it was fucking disgusting

I couldn't believe what I was seeing.

Such actions make me truly fear for this party.

[The Magistrate]

59. Indeed, My Friend

It was a very distressing episode....

"LET'S GO GET THOSE BUSH BASTARDS!"

[CatWoman]

Hiya, Sir!!!

:hi:

[Jen72]

129. Using The Sun newspaper as a credible source, makes people

look like they are clutching at straws.
Drudge, The National Enquirer and The Sun three lowest
of the low in journalist.

[Adelante]

52. For old times sake

I make my bi-hourly post:

"The Drudge item blaming Lehane quoted Craig Crawford, a former Democratic operative who now works as a consultant and columnist for MSNBC. Within 10 minutes after Drudge posted the Kerry intern item, Crawford sent a memo to his superiors that said the story was "something Chris Lehane (clark press secy) has shopped around for a long time." According to Crawford, someone at MSNBC promptly leaked his memo to Drudge. But when Lehane called Crawford with a loudly indignant denial, the MSNBC columnist quickly issued a public retraction. He said:

"The comments attributed to me are from a private email to television news associates based on conversations with Democratic campaign operatives. I did not consider any of it confirmed enough to report or publish. I can only verify that Chris Lehane's rivals in other Democratic campaigns made these claims and I have found no independent source to confirm it. Which is why we did not go with the story. But then someone sent my email to others, which is the only reason it got into the public domain." In other words, there is no proof that Lehane circulated the rumor, let alone that the rumor has any basis in reality."

Source: Joe Conason, Salon, 2/13/04


I would still LIKE to know which opponent Democratic campaign Crawford refers to, but for the sake of unity, I am willing to drop the subject, unless attempts to connect this smear job to the Clark campaign and away from the despicable Democrats who cooperated with the GOP continue, despite the woman's denial. If they do, no holds barred.

For now:

:bounce:


GO KERRY!!

[maddezmom]

67. thanks for posting :)

I need to bookmark this one.

[kanrok]

72. How do you type while rubbing your hands together?

I have to stop to do the actual typing. :hi:

[DoveTurnedHawk]

79. I Have Agile Toes

:D

DTH

[Kahuna]

116. The repukes covered their butts by claiming the rumor..

was started by Democrats. Specifically, Wes Clark. :grr:

[metisnation]

2. Issue is now officiially dead

Onward Democrats to defeat the Evil Empire!!!!!!!!!!!

:kick:
:kick:
:kick:
:kick:

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=514&e=2&u=/ap/20040216/ap_on_el_pr/kerry_polier

[MaineDem]

10. It SHOULD be dead!!!

Let's just hope people let it stay dead.

[UTUSN]

23. And Da Folks Are Voting for Da Dude! n/t

[bucknaked]

3. Oh, can't wait to hear how this goes over with the Right!

n/m

[Name removed]

4. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[BruinAlum]

61. Someone not happy with this news?

[Monkey see Monkey Do]

5. Hallelujah! nt

[maddezmom]

6. Thank you for posting

now I hope the rumor mongering about this issue will end, at the very least a DU.

[saracat]

7. Hooray!

And thank you , thank you, thank you for the post.I wonder if any of the rumormongers will apologize. It would be nice to have someone say they were sorry for besmirching a candidates name and credibility.

[funky_bug]

9. Apologize?

BWAHHHAHAHAHA! As Marcus Aurelius said, "You can hold your breath, but they'll still go on doing it."

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

15. They won't expect threads started asking how much she was offered

and whether the bonesmen got to her. Expect them to remain open. Ecpect the worst. This is DU. The site dedicated to ousting Bush that allows internet rumors to flourish.

[saracat]

44. Happening already

How very disappointing.Some people apparently put the implementation of their ideology above lying and betrayal.Odd when that is the reason they don't like Repugs.

[funky_bug]

8. Uh YEAH!

I am doing my little dance of vindication!

I wonder if the denial will spend as much time on the front page of DU as the endless allegation-threads did?

[rucky]

11. Thank God!

i'm feeling much better now. time to put it to bed.

:)

[IrateCitizen]

12. Answers to your questions, NSMA

Is this enough for all those using DU to spread this story?

No.

Will it be enough for the press?

No.


Bread and circuses, my dear NSMA. Bread and circuses.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

21. The top part of your answer is already confirmed further down

in this thread. DU is looking like the California recall all over again...aid, comfort and propaganda spread on behalf of the enemy.

[pezcore64]

13. to answer your questions

no and no.

she has plenty incentive to deny it...

this is just one of those stories you hope isnt true, but you'll never know whether it is until the process is over...atleast thats what i fear i think.

[mot78]

14. TAKE THAT DRUDGE!!!

(Sorry mods if I used caps, but I'm so happy about this)

First we find out about the doctored picture, now we find out a supposed "bimbo eruption" was just an illusion.
If Drudge wants to have ANY credibility left as a news source, I suggest he stop affiliating himself with tabloids.

[OKNancy]

16. Glory be

Thank goodness. Now, let's smear Drudge. BWHAHAHAHAHA

[tobius]

19. sounds good to me. n/t

[Name removed]

20. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

25. This is really pitiful

[DoveTurnedHawk]

30. So You're Still Believing the RW Sun, Then?

:crazy:

DTH

[funky_bug]

33. purported quotes

'nuff said.

[OKNancy]

38. Because maybe they didn't say it in the first place

It's 'the Sun' for god's sake.

[oasis]

41. "He said ,she said": a wash . "He said, parents said": explosive.???????

[BruinAlum]

47. That is really pathetic.

Did you miss this? From the parents?

"``We appreciate the way Senator Kerry has handled the situation, and intend on voting for him for president of the United States.'' "

[incapsulated]

62. Next Up...

Kerry does sick things to kittens with forks.

Prove me wrong!!

[Norquist Nemesis]

22. Tapping Foot and Waiting Patiently for Drudge update

Not gonna happen, is it? LOL

Funny how the Hollinger media machine (with Perle, Kissinger, et al as Directors) quoted Kerry as being a sleezeball...but they're voting for him. Go figure! :shrug:

edit: guess I was wrong about Drudge. :/

[maddezmom]

32. don't hold your breath, it'll most likely just get deleted n/t

[cybildisobedience]

49. Drudge has it posted

very terse, just a link:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2004/02/16/politics1300EST0543.DTL&type=printable

[MaineDem]

28. Has Rush reported this yet?

Silly me!

[janx]

34. Thank goodness she came out with this statement. n/t

[charlie]

35. Good

It's squashed. I'm relieved.

[henslee]

36. Side effect of intern rumor is a bump in gen. perception of Kerry's vigor?

I am not saying Kerry camp started rumor to counter "he's too old & uses Botox" rumors but when the dust is settled, it does make him seem a little less dour.

Edited.

[DoveTurnedHawk]

42. The Dude Used to Date Morgan Fairchild and Catherine Oxenburg

Those facts alone will help (very marginally) among male voters, IMO. Yes, it's incredibly shallow. Speaking as one myself, so are many male voters.

DTH

[henslee]

51. Whoa! No kiddin'... Should've guessed.. he & Morgan... same hairdresser!

[TacticalPeek]

54. I hope her denial doesn't cost Kerry his share of the

shallow white male vote!

:silly:


And we still have Morgan for infantile fantasizing.

[DoveTurnedHawk]

55. I Love Morgan Fairchild

She was definitely the subject of many an adolescent fantasy.

OK, I'm probably sharing too much now. :D

DTH

[TacticalPeek]

63. I remember in the last year or two Morgan appeared on

some cable newstalk show, talking Iraq or Bush incompetence or something.

She did very well; informed, articulate etc.; I thought of her as the left's answer to Jill St. John (who is subject to the Fairness in Fantasy Doctrine, which I religiously observe).

[spooky3]

80. I think she's very smart too--definitely not in the

dummy stereotype category.

[King of New Orleans]

112. I am not pro Margan Fairchild

I have no memory of Catherine Oxenberg, but you forgot to mention Dana Delaney. Thanks makes him competitive with that stud Kucinich.

For the record, Kerry seems to have found a very impressive 2nd wife too. He's left Hollywood behind.

[Rowsdower]

37. something is fishy about this new story

the father has been quoted as saying he thinks Kerry is a "sleazeball," and this new statement says he's voting for him? I hope this new story is true, but it sounds suspicious.

[saracat]

50. Statements Like this

Will NOT help us win the election, and cast doubt on our party.

[MaineDem]

56. Quoted by Drudge

Ever think maybe that quote was made up like the story???

[maddezmom]

60. the father probably called drudge the "sleazeball" n/t

[Rowsdower]

65. now that would make more sense

[boxster]

68. More suspicious than the previous unsubstantiated claims that came

out of nowhere?

I beg to differ. These are words from actual people, not some fantasy drudged up by the RW. (pun entirely intended)

[bowens43]

82. Quoted in the british equivalent of the 'Weekly World News'

[Tinoire]

95. Shh. Nothing to see here. There were threads at FR two days ago

saying this was the route this thing was going to take and that the Kerry camp was going to counter that the affair was with one of his aides. Just sit back and wait for developments. All the relief in the world isn't going to make these stories go away because they're not new and these 'rumors' are supposedly the main reason Gore wouldn't have Kerry as a running mate and had to settle for Lieberman.

Time will tell on this one... Just don't get in the way of the jubilatory coronation.

[polmaven]

106. So now, in addition

to Drudge and Rupert Murdoch, the posters on FR are the reliable sources to which we should turn!

AAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

[MurikanDemocrat]

124. So now you are relying on posts at freerepublic as credible sources now?

This is just pathetic.:eyes:

[yellowcanine]

127. these 'rumors' are supposedly the main reason Gore wouldn't have Kerry?

You and other posters have repeated this several times with absolutely nothing to back it up. Did you ever stop to think that maybe this little tidbit was added to the slander to give it more credibility? And since when is FR a credible source for anything? Can we assume that since you are citing FR you consider it a valid source? And why did you put 'rumors' in quotes? Are you implying the story isn't a rumor? What would you call it then? A well-sourced story? Inquiring minds want to know.

On Edit: Oh, and by the way, how does a rumor of something that supposedly happened in 2001 impact on Gore's choice for VP in 2000? I knew Gore was intelligent but I didn't know he was clairvoyant.

One other thing - As far as I can tell, I don't KNOW that Kerry camp countered with anything. The story that she dated one of Kerry's aides (note, dated - did not say affair) was after all, another Drudge "exclusive", was it not? And we all know by now what that is worth. IMO Drudge is grasping at straws to rescue some credibility for his orphan "story". "See, I wasn't complete wrong. Somebody was dating someone and she is in Africa."

[polmaven]

103. The vindication sounds suspicious..

The accusation didn't??? :wtf:

[Kahuna]

118. Oh please. Do you believe Drudge over the AP???

The AP printed actual quotes. I'd tend to take their word for it.

[mzmolly]

39. Glad to see this, it's about time!

Though I hope the rumors about her taping a television interview at Christmas time (regarding the affair) will not come back to haunt us later.

[Maddy McCall]

40. THANK YOU, NSMA!

And thank you Ms Polier, for putting this rumor to bed, no pun intended.

[oasis]

46. double thanks. This will get kicks.

[Beaker]

43. Front and Center on Drudge- NOT ME!

no sirens, but at least they can't say they didn't hear/see it.

[Beaker]

48. and rush just read the story...

he's sounding frustrated...moreso than usual.

good.

[maddezmom]

53. hope he's got his pills handy n/t

[polmaven]

107. Wow, Beaker..I am impressed!

You are certainly a stronger person than I! How in the world are you able to actually listen to Rush? Did it take years of therapy to gain that amount of strength? ..............

Wow! Thank you for the sacrifice that will, no doubt, eventually result in the loss of your sanity!

[tobius]

57. Glad she spoke up, best way to squash it

heard some say it wouldn't matter.

[BruinAlum]

58. I just took the time to ruin about a dozen gossip threads with this

About 10 minutes ago I copied your post and plopped it in every Kerry sex thread in the first two pages of GD Primary. :evilgrin:

Come to think of it, was that spamming?

[Eurobabe]

64. never bought into the BS

from the moment i heard it anyhow. n/t

[Beaker]

66. To all those who proclaimed Kerry of being "Done"...

[boxster]

69. Ok, that gets the "I laughed out loud" award for today.

Too funny.

[funky_bug]

76. That was so funny , it deserves its own thread

Of course, you'd get locked AND get a warning... but that was awesome!

If I could, I'd hold a rally and get a petition started, as well as garner funds to support your defense.

[funky_bug]

77. May I steal this pic from you?

I have a feeling we'll be needing it.

[Beaker]

94. keep it...I got it from Google Images-

by searching for: the finger

it was a few pages in.

I love Google for finding pics-

you'd be amazed what you can find with a little creative searching...

[Newsman Matt Drudge]

70. I'd um, ah, like to apologize

Hello friends, Newsman Matt Drudge here.

It appears that I owe you all an apology. Senator Kerry too. It seems as if my shoddy reporting, lack of attention to detail and lack of any moral clarity has caused me to slander yet another Democrat. Funny, my friend Ann wrote a book called slander about all you folks, and it turns out that I slander way more than you do!

But I digress. I heard a rumor, and typically, just posted it for the world to see. While I'd like to promise that it won't happen again, I'm completely dishonest anyway, so my word would be as meaningless as a Reagan dime.

With that, I'd like anyone on this board who was ever an intern for any highly ranked Democrat to please send me a personal email. It is very important that I talk to you.

God bless you all.

Sincerely,
Matt

[maddezmom]

71. ROTFLMAO

:silly:

[NewYorkerfromMass]

85. ditto! nt

[BruinAlum]

75. Check your PM. I have some work for you.

:evilgrin:

[spooky3]

81. LOL and welcome to DU, Mr. D!

[Adelante]

84. Oooh, Newsman

We really want to believe you, schmucks that we are. :silly:

Good one!

[Newsman Matt Drudge]

86. Just havin' a little fun with ya!

(nudge, nudge)

See, I'm goofy like that. Here you guys all thought I was serious, but like there was a disclaimer on my site, that I'm a complete jackass, and that to believe anything I say makes you a complete jackass as well.

LOL!

Hugs and Love,
Matt

[slappypan]

87. Hello, Mattilda!

Are you acquainted with Gov. Schwarzenegger? He posts here too.

[Adelante]

88. Heh heh

You must have missed this part.

"Good one!"

I got a kick out it. :)

[Newsman Matt Drudge]

90. Well, if you follow my site with any regularity

You'll see that me missing parts of stories is par for the course. Really, it is just the course. I'll miss parts of things, make other things up, do like the opposite game with facts.

It really is a lot of fun!

Mega Dittoes,
Matt

[genius]

73. That's good. Now I wish the detractors would shut up.

I'm tired of the venemous lies.

[nwstrn]

74. 2 Down! Countless to go . . .

One fake picture, one false affair--I wonder what's next?

[LynneSin]

78. You should see the nut jobs drooling at the bit on the Yahoo Boards

I think they are looking for a new penis to blame for their woes.

http://news.messages.yahoo.com/bbs?action=l&board=37138469&tid=apkerrypolier&sid=37138469&mid=1738

[riskpeace]

83. Please ask Aaron Brown to follow up on this story

Please go to http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form5.html?13 and send him the story. Ask him to report that the story he devoted two segments, including a panel, to was fabricated. Ask him if he now considers the story "debunked."

[PopSixSquish]

89. "On Monday...

his campaign said he would have no further comment." I propose that all posters here at DU follow this sentiment.

[mouse7]

91. Very glad this was a fake

There's been rumors flying around for months that Rove had some sort of big "something" against Kerry. I'm glad it's garbage.

So... onto the November asswhopin'.

[YNGW]

92. No

I want to know what happened. There are conflicting stories. One day K's a "sleezeball" and now he's OK. I rather get this out in the open now and get it behind him while the primary's are still underway. Right now, I'm wondering who got to the girl and the parents and told them to shut up.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

97. Yes there are conflicting stories

Disreputable right wing publications print one thing. Mainstream news publications said another.

[bowens43]

98. Let's see.

The 'sleaze ball' comment was from an article in the Sun, the British equivalent of the 'Weekly World News', the denial was from the AP. Which has more credibility? Who got to the parents and the girl? Oh please.....


Would you be interested in some ocean front property in Nebraska?

[YNGW]

100. RE

>Would you be interested in some ocean front property in Nebraska?

Why do I feel confident you own some and would like to get rid of it?

[bowens43]

102. Then you're interested?

We all get fooled sometime (I only have a few acres) ;-)

[chocolateeater]

93. Count me among the relieved.

If she and Kerry both deny it, where is the story?
I know sex sells, but there doesn't appear to be any. Just ill founded rumors.

[maddezmom]

99. CNNinternational just read her complete statement

Has CNN addressed this issue yet?

[curse10]

101. I, for one, am not surprised

this story always reeked of right-wing smear. I am just disappointed at the many people at DU who didn't see it for what it was.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

104. I think this needs to stay at the top of this forum for at least 4 days

and that at least 100 threads about it should be created.

[Forkboy]

105. Excellent news for a number of reasons

Good to log on and see this NSMA.I was pretty suspicious of the story to start with...now we know :thumbsup:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

108. kick

[BruinAlum]

109. somebody is looking for this on page one

[TheDonkey]

110. I've got some crow warmed up for those already hanging JK

over this non-issue.

[snippy]

111. Bush is not going to understand this.

How can a White House lie be exposed so quickly?

[PopSixSquish]

113. One, Two, Three..

KICK

:kick:


BTW, crow does not taste like chicken!!!

[oasis]

125. Drudge, the Pied Piper of Democratic Underground. Who'da thought it?

[maddezmom]

114. needs to stay kicked

:kick:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

115. I think it is an important story myself

[Zomby Woof]

119. Zombykick Murdoch in the balls

No wait, he doesn't have any.

[oasis]

122. kick to avoid future confusion and mischief. Fat chance.

[Maddy McCall]

123. KICK

[chiburb]

126. One more kick... n/t

.

[curse10]

128. another kick

just in case anyone missed this

[oasis]

130. Upsydaisy.

[goodhue]

131. It was a dumb baseless story.

I was embarrassed for DU contributing to the silly inflammatory hype.

[MurikanDemocrat]

132. back to the top