From the Boston Herald:
Mayor Thomas M. Menino unloaded a searing attack on fellow Democrat John F. Kerry yesterday, calling his presidential campaign "small-minded" and "incompetent" - laying bare a years-old rift weeks before the city plays host to Kerry's FleetCenter coronation.
Menino, in an exclusive Herald interview, let loose on the hometown senator two days after Kerry snubbed him by siding with union picketers outside a U.S. Conference of Mayors event.
"Maybe they should use some of their energies to get their message across to the American people instead of trying to destroy the integrity of someone who is on their team, to try to discredit someone on their team," Menino said. "They have better things to do."
But, in a move that might only intensify the public war of words, the Kerry campaign responded by suggesting Menino made the comments because of the ``pressure'' he's under as convention host.
Kerry and Menino ended up on opposite sides this weekend as Kerry debated skipping a scheduled speech to the mayors.
Kerry decided late Sunday night not to give the speech in deference to picketing cops, angering Menino - who quickly replaced him with Republican Gov. Mitt Romney, in a reciprocal snub.
Matt's Chat
Rememebr all that coverage about Ohio's GOP troubles...here's a little pay back. By the way, I couldn't agree more with the mayor...but regulars already knew that.Mark's Remarks
Mr. Mayor, join Democrats for Bush today! I call on all Democrats of good conscience to not just tow the party line but to join Democrats for Bush! Our nation is at risk, and Kerry is not the answer!
