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November 1, 2006 9:48 AM | |

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  • On "Imus," John Kerry said: "I'm coming back to Washington today because I don't want to be a distraction to these campaigns" (MSNBC). IA 01 Dem Bruce Braley asked Kerry not to campaign with him (Quad-City Times).

  • "I love you, but just stop it ... Stop now, I'm begging you" -- Imus to Kerry (MSNBC).

  • The RNC released a web video featuring Kerry's comments juxtaposed with loving tributes to the troops by Republicans.

  • Degrees of Dem response: MT SEN's Jon Tester called Kerry's remarks "stupid" (release); Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) "reiterated her support for the military" (Tacoma News Tribune); Rep. Ben Cardin (D-MD) said Kerry was trying to "put some attention to the president" (CNN).

  • "Today," "Early Show" and "GMA" all led with the story (NBC/CBS/ABC).

  • Blogger Mike Stark "said he planned to press charges" after being "wrestled to the ground" by George Allen volunteers (Roanoke Times). Dems "have been trying to shop the spitting story for weeks" (Richmond Times-Dispatch). In a statement, Allen's ex-wife called the question "a baseless, cheap shot" (Charlottesville Daily Progress).