Will it hurt or help Bush? I think it's tough to say. To me there's nothing that will prevent my vote for Bush; but, there are, on the other hand, people who suffer from the Spain syndrome and will respond to the tape exactly as the terrorists desire, i.e., because you "elected Bush....etc., the streets will run red with blood" and you will be punished. It's unfortunate for this great country, but there are millions of unpatriotic cowards here and they just might have a huge impact on the election.
"but, there are, on the other hand, people who suffer from the Spain syndrome and will respond to the tape exactly as the terrorists desire,..."
Yes there are a FEW Americans who would mimic those in Spain, but I personally believe that, for the most part, Americans tend to get truly po'd when threatened like this and would unite behind President Bush. This is what happened after 9-11. The liberal MSM saw this reaction and the high approval numbers for the president. This is NOT the reaction they wish to inspire among the American people at this time. No, they are holding the tape precisely because they accurately suspect what our group reaction would be. And it would translate into more votes for Bush. Those undecideds would come down off the fence and remember how they felt on 9-11 and vote overwhelmingly for Bush. JMHO, :o).
pattyjo