[rocklobster11]

I think it's great that they're focusing on this, because it is a non-issue. At the start of the show, they showed the entire exchange between Bush and Russert, and then have Russert and Matthews try to make something of it.

All I can say is that they look kind of stupid trying to spin after Bush's direct response of "I reported to Alabama, I completed my service, I was honorably discharged. We authorized release of all records in 2000". Obviously, nothing was uncovered in 2000 or since.

[hole_n_one]

Matthews: Up next we'll have former Senator and war hero Max Cleland to discuss President Bush's war record, or lack thereof.

[cyncooper]

Thank you for the positive points. The only thing about the war Russert could come up with to bash Bush with was that President Bush appeared to hesitate when asked if this was a war of choice or necessity.

Timmy reports how Bush then said "necessity" and then Tim helpfully supplies what Kerry will say, "choice".

Tim gone, but Matthews promises Max Cleland coming up to discuss the service records of Bush and Kerry. Well! As I said, I think it very interesting that the only weak spot they really must have seen in this interview was this issue, and only because they have some room to be creative.

This indicates the president was very solid indeed yesterday if this is what they're reduced to.

[cake_crumb]

"Obviously, nothing was uncovered in 2000 or since."

This started in 1996 I believe. Remember how Saddam used carefully controlled rumor to keep the population confused adn not knowing what to believe so they'd do his bidding? The microgates the Dems have been trying to hatch against Bush forcibly remind of of that.

[Hattie]

Obviously, nothing was uncovered in 2000 or since.

Well 2000 is not quite it. Actually this search of his records started in TX when he ran against Ann Richards. I have read that over 1000 requests have been placed for his records over the years. Believe me, Richards and Co. searched them well.

The Dems knew Kerry's post war record would be awful so this is just drummed up to offense against Bush and remove a campaign agenda from the Repubs. In other words they are doing a Rove on us.