LifeNRA Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Cheney calls camouflaged Kerry's goose hunting 'October disguise' - JOHN SEEWER, Associated Press Writer Thursday, October 21, 2004 (10-21) 16:31 PDT SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) -- Vice President Dick Cheney poked fun at Sen. John Kerry's goose hunting Thursday, arguing that the image of the gun-toting, camouflaged Democrat was an "October disguise" that masked his voting record against gun rights. Just hours after Kerry shot a goose during an early-morning hunt in Boardman, Ohio, near Youngstown, the vice president told supporters in another part of the state that the outing was nothing more than a photo opportunity to hide the four-term Massachusetts senator's record. Kerry supports the right to bear arms but has backed the assault-weapons ban and background checks at gun shows. He denies the Republicans' contention that he wants to take away guns from owners. Cheney said Kerry's camouflage jacket was "an October disguise -- an effort he's making to hide the fact that he votes against gun owner rights at every turn." "My fellow sportsmen, this cover-up isn't going to work," Cheney said, speaking to supporters in an upscale Toledo suburb that borders the Ohio-Michigan state line. "The Second Amendment is more than just a photo opportunity." The National Rifle Association has endorsed the Bush-Cheney ticket. Kerry has a camouflage jacket but bought a new one for the outing because he was on the campaign trail. Cheney seized on the fact that the jacket was new. "Which did make me wonder how regularly he does go goose hunting," the vice president said. Kerry adviser Mike McCurry said it's important in the final days of the campaign that voters "get a better sense of John Kerry, the guy." That means the Democratic senator is spending some of the dwindling time before Election Day hunting, talking about his faith and watching his beloved Boston Red Sox. That comment prompted Cheney to poke fun at a few of Kerry's sports gaffes, including his comments about Ohio State football in Michigan. "Of course, he does need a little image repair along those lines." In a stop later in the day at a rally in Ashwaubenon, Wis., Cheney took another shot at Kerry for a misstatement about the Green Bay Packers. The vice president reminded the crowd that when Kerry visited Green Bay earlier in the campaign, he referred to "the hallowed ground where the Packers play -- Lambert Field." The crowd booed the misnaming of Lambeau Field as Cheney grinned and told them: "I just thought I would remind all of you of that." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Re: Kerry\'s goose hunting \'October disguise\' Why is it...everytime I see Kerry or Edwards, the Hall and Oats tune "Out of Time, Out of Touch" comes to mind??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldksnarc Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Re: Kerry\'s goose hunting \'October disguise\' October disguise? Is that the same as a Halloween costume? He's trick or treating us! More tricks than treats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Schmeck Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 Re: Kerry\'s goose hunting \'October disguise\' [ QUOTE ] October disguise? Is that the same as a Halloween costume? He's trick or treating us! More tricks than treats. [/ QUOTE ] My thoughts exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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