RogueBeaver
December 27th, 2009, 12:49 AM
Cradling Camelot
July 27, 1999- 20 nm SE of Martha’s Vineyard, 8000 ft, 2054 hrs
“Can barely see the water, have to descend.”
BOSTON CENTER: “N9235, descend to 6000, maintain current speed and heading.”
N9235: “Roger Boston Center, descending to 6000.”
…
GPWS: “SINK RATE, PULL UP”
JFK: “Maintaining 6000, speed 150, heading 190.”
…
MV TOWER: “N9235 cleared to land RW 6, winds 210 at 12.”
“And here we are.”
(PARKING CHECKLIST)
“I’ve been having increased difficulties with Carolyn: don’t know if we can work this out.”
JFK Diaries, 04/08/99
JFK, CAROLYN TO SPLIT, BUT SAY ONLY TEMPORARY
Washington, D.C., Aug. 30, 1999
- In a press conference today, John Kennedy announced a trial separation from his wife Carolyn after three years of marriage. He cautioned: “I would advise you against writing this marriage’s obituary at the present time.” Rumors have abounded that First Lady Hillary Clinton will seek to replace retiring Sen. Pat Moynihan next November, but are as yet unconfirmed.
http://mostlymedia.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/jfk_jr.jpg
MCCAIN, BUSH ANNOUNCE RUN
- Washington D.C., Sept. 15, 1999
“Texas Gov. George W. Bush and Arizona Sen. John McCain announced bids for the Republican nomination in next year’s presidential election today in Austin and Phoenix respectively. Sen. McCain vowed to “reclaim America from the special interests that are hurting taxpayers” while Gov. Bush vowed “to make America great again.” For now, these are the Republican frontrunners, and we are assured of an interesting race for the GOP nomination.”
“I’m interested in that seat, but still plan to meet with the President and Mrs. Clinton to discuss the situation. Not interested in a fight that would only result in Republican victory.”
JFK Diaries, 20/09/99
“Met with the Clintons at the W.H. today. To my pleasant surprise, Hillary had already decided to seek the Illinois seat rather than the New York one. The President warned me that “the Republicans will shred you on family values if you divorce Carolyn.” He also mentioned Rove & Co., the nastiest and most effective GOP operative since Atwater, if not worse. Nevertheless, I think we can come to an agreement, but I cannot send the signals to the Democratic leadership before this is resolved.”
JFK Diaries, 30/09/99
MOSELEY-BRAUN RESIGNS DUE TO IRS INVESTIGATION
- Illinois Sen. Carol Moseley-Braun announced she would resign her Senate seat effective upon the naming of her replacement. The I.R.S. has been investigating $50,000 in unpaid taxes, and she said: “I cannot serve the people of Illinois while under criminal indictment.” Gov. George Ryan has appointed Republican Peter Fitzgerald to serve pending a special election in November.”
“It seems that we’ve come to an agreement regarding all the trouble. Now Carolyn & I are back together, and we can get on with our lives.”
JFK Diaries, 10/10/99
CLINTON ANNOUNCES ILLINOIS CANDIDACY
“First Lady Hillary Clinton announced she would seek the Democratic nomination for the Illinois special senatorial election to be held this November 7. As of today, there are no confirmed primary opponents in the race for the Democratic nomination.”
POLLING DATA, ILLINOIS SENATE (GALLUP, OCT. 11-13)
(D) CLINTON: 53%
(R) FITZGERALD: 47%
“I hope Hillary wins- we’ll both be in the same boat. I’m waiting for a specific day for my announcement anyways.”
JFK Diaries, 20/10/99
“Today the nation anxiously awaits the results from Illinois, where First Lady Hillary Clinton is seeking to unseat incumbent Republican Peter Fitzgerald. Preliminary results indicate the election will turn on the city of Chicago…”
CNN broadcast, Nov. 8
CLINTON PROJECTED WINNER IN TIGHT RACE, FITZGERALD CONCEDES
“First Lady Hillary Clinton is Illinois’ new Senator-elect following an upset over incumbent Fitzgerald in a campaign marked by accusations of dynasty, being a carpetbagger, and many personal remarks aimed by both candidates…”
(D) Hillary R. Clinton: 51.7%
(R) Peter F. Fitzgerald: 48.3%
Senator-elect: Hillary Clinton (D)
http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/photo/2008/05/21/PH2008052101532.jpg
GALLUP POLLING: IOWA GOP CAUCUS (NOV. 13-15)
BUSH: 47%
MCCAIN: 40%
SCATTERED: 13%
“Preparations are nearly complete, but a tough fight is looming with Giuliani. If he wins the GOP nomination as expected, it will be one hell of a fight- especially if Karl Rove intervenes on the Mayor’s behalf. In that case, the “family values” attack would be blunted, given his own past.
JFK Diaries, 20/11/99
Illinois’ junior Senator Hillary Clinton sworn in, Dec. 2, 1999
http://www.gpo.gov/nara/pubpaps/photos/phom00v3.jpg
DÉJÀ VU ALL OVER AGAIN: JFK DECLARES SENATE CANDIDACY
Washington, D.C., Jan. 2, 2000
On the 40th anniversary of his late father’s campaign kickoff in 1960, John Kennedy has announced his candidacy for the Democratic Senatorial nomination in New York. The Class 3 seat was held by his late uncle, Robert F. Kennedy, from 1965 until his June 1968 assassination and speculation abounds that term-limited Mayor Rudolph Giuliani will face Kennedy in the general election…”
John Kennedy declaring his candidacy, Jan. 2
http://rfkin2008.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/jfkjrmar91999sm.jpg
GIULIANI SEEKS GOP NOD
New York, Jan. 5, 2000
“Mayor Rudolph Giuliani announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for the New York Senate seat, and will likely face off against Democrat John Kennedy Jr. in the fall election. The Mayor harshly criticized Kennedy’s “utter lack of political experience or qualifications. He does not understand the problems of New Yorkers and has no qualifications apart from his surname- which is not a qualification for the United States Senate. I am reminded of a 1984 campaign ad: Where’s the beef?”
Mayor Rudy Giuliani declaring his Senate candidacy
http://images.askmen.com/galleries/men/rudy-giuliani/pictures/rudy-giuliani-picture-3.jpg
Iowa caucus (R), Jan. 24
“Results that are coming into the studio indicate a very tight race between Gov. Bush and Sen. McCain, and we cannot call it at this time…”
“Upstate results seem to indicate that…”
PROJECTION: MCCAIN WINS IOWA
Sen. John McCain: 52.6%
Gov. George W. Bush: 43.4%
“Following his defeat in Iowa, Gov. George Bush is staking his claim to New Hampshire, with nearly $1,500,000 spent in the state thus far. Sen. McCain hopes to appeal to centrist Republicans, independents and crossover Democrats…”
Sen. John McCain, Nashua, Jan. 29
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gen/44210/thumbs/s-MCCAIN-large.jpg
New Hampshire primary (R), Feb. 1
Sen. John McCain: 57.4%
Gov. George W. Bush: 41.7%
“Gov. George W. Bush, previously the Republican frontrunner, has yet to win one contest. The next stop for both campaigns, Delaware, is heavily favored for Gov. Bush, but anything can happen in this exciting election year.”
Delaware primary (R), Feb. 8
Gov. George W. Bush: 63.2%
Sen. John McCain: 36.8%
July 27, 1999- 20 nm SE of Martha’s Vineyard, 8000 ft, 2054 hrs
“Can barely see the water, have to descend.”
BOSTON CENTER: “N9235, descend to 6000, maintain current speed and heading.”
N9235: “Roger Boston Center, descending to 6000.”
…
GPWS: “SINK RATE, PULL UP”
JFK: “Maintaining 6000, speed 150, heading 190.”
…
MV TOWER: “N9235 cleared to land RW 6, winds 210 at 12.”
“And here we are.”
(PARKING CHECKLIST)
“I’ve been having increased difficulties with Carolyn: don’t know if we can work this out.”
JFK Diaries, 04/08/99
JFK, CAROLYN TO SPLIT, BUT SAY ONLY TEMPORARY
Washington, D.C., Aug. 30, 1999
- In a press conference today, John Kennedy announced a trial separation from his wife Carolyn after three years of marriage. He cautioned: “I would advise you against writing this marriage’s obituary at the present time.” Rumors have abounded that First Lady Hillary Clinton will seek to replace retiring Sen. Pat Moynihan next November, but are as yet unconfirmed.
http://mostlymedia.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/jfk_jr.jpg
MCCAIN, BUSH ANNOUNCE RUN
- Washington D.C., Sept. 15, 1999
“Texas Gov. George W. Bush and Arizona Sen. John McCain announced bids for the Republican nomination in next year’s presidential election today in Austin and Phoenix respectively. Sen. McCain vowed to “reclaim America from the special interests that are hurting taxpayers” while Gov. Bush vowed “to make America great again.” For now, these are the Republican frontrunners, and we are assured of an interesting race for the GOP nomination.”
“I’m interested in that seat, but still plan to meet with the President and Mrs. Clinton to discuss the situation. Not interested in a fight that would only result in Republican victory.”
JFK Diaries, 20/09/99
“Met with the Clintons at the W.H. today. To my pleasant surprise, Hillary had already decided to seek the Illinois seat rather than the New York one. The President warned me that “the Republicans will shred you on family values if you divorce Carolyn.” He also mentioned Rove & Co., the nastiest and most effective GOP operative since Atwater, if not worse. Nevertheless, I think we can come to an agreement, but I cannot send the signals to the Democratic leadership before this is resolved.”
JFK Diaries, 30/09/99
MOSELEY-BRAUN RESIGNS DUE TO IRS INVESTIGATION
- Illinois Sen. Carol Moseley-Braun announced she would resign her Senate seat effective upon the naming of her replacement. The I.R.S. has been investigating $50,000 in unpaid taxes, and she said: “I cannot serve the people of Illinois while under criminal indictment.” Gov. George Ryan has appointed Republican Peter Fitzgerald to serve pending a special election in November.”
“It seems that we’ve come to an agreement regarding all the trouble. Now Carolyn & I are back together, and we can get on with our lives.”
JFK Diaries, 10/10/99
CLINTON ANNOUNCES ILLINOIS CANDIDACY
“First Lady Hillary Clinton announced she would seek the Democratic nomination for the Illinois special senatorial election to be held this November 7. As of today, there are no confirmed primary opponents in the race for the Democratic nomination.”
POLLING DATA, ILLINOIS SENATE (GALLUP, OCT. 11-13)
(D) CLINTON: 53%
(R) FITZGERALD: 47%
“I hope Hillary wins- we’ll both be in the same boat. I’m waiting for a specific day for my announcement anyways.”
JFK Diaries, 20/10/99
“Today the nation anxiously awaits the results from Illinois, where First Lady Hillary Clinton is seeking to unseat incumbent Republican Peter Fitzgerald. Preliminary results indicate the election will turn on the city of Chicago…”
CNN broadcast, Nov. 8
CLINTON PROJECTED WINNER IN TIGHT RACE, FITZGERALD CONCEDES
“First Lady Hillary Clinton is Illinois’ new Senator-elect following an upset over incumbent Fitzgerald in a campaign marked by accusations of dynasty, being a carpetbagger, and many personal remarks aimed by both candidates…”
(D) Hillary R. Clinton: 51.7%
(R) Peter F. Fitzgerald: 48.3%
Senator-elect: Hillary Clinton (D)
http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/photo/2008/05/21/PH2008052101532.jpg
GALLUP POLLING: IOWA GOP CAUCUS (NOV. 13-15)
BUSH: 47%
MCCAIN: 40%
SCATTERED: 13%
“Preparations are nearly complete, but a tough fight is looming with Giuliani. If he wins the GOP nomination as expected, it will be one hell of a fight- especially if Karl Rove intervenes on the Mayor’s behalf. In that case, the “family values” attack would be blunted, given his own past.
JFK Diaries, 20/11/99
Illinois’ junior Senator Hillary Clinton sworn in, Dec. 2, 1999
http://www.gpo.gov/nara/pubpaps/photos/phom00v3.jpg
DÉJÀ VU ALL OVER AGAIN: JFK DECLARES SENATE CANDIDACY
Washington, D.C., Jan. 2, 2000
On the 40th anniversary of his late father’s campaign kickoff in 1960, John Kennedy has announced his candidacy for the Democratic Senatorial nomination in New York. The Class 3 seat was held by his late uncle, Robert F. Kennedy, from 1965 until his June 1968 assassination and speculation abounds that term-limited Mayor Rudolph Giuliani will face Kennedy in the general election…”
John Kennedy declaring his candidacy, Jan. 2
http://rfkin2008.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/jfkjrmar91999sm.jpg
GIULIANI SEEKS GOP NOD
New York, Jan. 5, 2000
“Mayor Rudolph Giuliani announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for the New York Senate seat, and will likely face off against Democrat John Kennedy Jr. in the fall election. The Mayor harshly criticized Kennedy’s “utter lack of political experience or qualifications. He does not understand the problems of New Yorkers and has no qualifications apart from his surname- which is not a qualification for the United States Senate. I am reminded of a 1984 campaign ad: Where’s the beef?”
Mayor Rudy Giuliani declaring his Senate candidacy
http://images.askmen.com/galleries/men/rudy-giuliani/pictures/rudy-giuliani-picture-3.jpg
Iowa caucus (R), Jan. 24
“Results that are coming into the studio indicate a very tight race between Gov. Bush and Sen. McCain, and we cannot call it at this time…”
“Upstate results seem to indicate that…”
PROJECTION: MCCAIN WINS IOWA
Sen. John McCain: 52.6%
Gov. George W. Bush: 43.4%
“Following his defeat in Iowa, Gov. George Bush is staking his claim to New Hampshire, with nearly $1,500,000 spent in the state thus far. Sen. McCain hopes to appeal to centrist Republicans, independents and crossover Democrats…”
Sen. John McCain, Nashua, Jan. 29
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gen/44210/thumbs/s-MCCAIN-large.jpg
New Hampshire primary (R), Feb. 1
Sen. John McCain: 57.4%
Gov. George W. Bush: 41.7%
“Gov. George W. Bush, previously the Republican frontrunner, has yet to win one contest. The next stop for both campaigns, Delaware, is heavily favored for Gov. Bush, but anything can happen in this exciting election year.”
Delaware primary (R), Feb. 8
Gov. George W. Bush: 63.2%
Sen. John McCain: 36.8%