Kerry's news conference was nothing BUT talking points and buzzwords: "Bush has no credibility on Iraq." "Bush has not shown leadership in Iraq."
He's trying to tear down Bush's strengths by just saying Bush is not what he clearly is.
To turn into Howard Dean may bring out the base, but Americans don't cut and run.
Besides, Bush is doing all four things in Kerry's "plan."
Give em credit where it's due folks. They've at least got a STRATEGY 42 days out of the election....
That's something...
=)
>> On the bright side, this election might finally bring
>> an end to focus-group-tested buzzword talking points, ...
> Kerry's news conference was nothing BUT talking points
> and buzzwords:
That's why I said "this election". I expect to see no
change prior to the 02 Nov outcome.
In Kerry's case, switching to "content" is no longer
possible, because there's no "there" there.
He can't even take a final stand on any of his multitude
of flop-flopped issues, because there isn't enough calendar
left to build an actual reputation of firmness.
"If I hold a position on Iraq for 6 weeks,
will you vote for me?"
I hope so. I think a lot of it is going to depend on if the press can hold it's nose and keep reporting positive Kerry spin. Luckliy the media is now more than the CBS NBC ABC WP NYT LAT. The problem is that if the press sees a glimmer, they will get all excited and we'll see nothing but Kerry on message with no dissent.