[Keith]

Gephardt would NOT help Kerry in Missouri...it will go for Bush...as the facts come out about Kerry opposing so many of the modern weapons systems, all the union aerospace workers in this Boeing state will vote for Bush.

Missouri is safe unless Jesus joins Kerry's ticket...

I also feel Bush will win Iowa...Kerry won the MAJORITY in the caucus...but they don't trust a guy from Massachusetts out here...

...I think as far as the Midwest goes, you all need to remember where regionalism comes into view here...I think many of these states will go for Bush in the end...the liberal Massachusetts thing will really hurt Kerry out here with the fence sitters. We are at war since the 2000 election, and midwesterners support our troops and were deeply affected by 9-11, unlike the elitists on the coasts.

I am not preaching complacency, but the Midwest will surprise people this year, and in the end, the Heartland will support it's commander-in-chief as opposed to the Viet Cong loving east coast liberal...

[donozark]

Interesting points you raise. Let me state the obvious about Whiteman AFB. The introduction of the B-2 Bomber has turned a sleepy little area into a "boom town." Much economic activity began 11 years ago when first B-2 arrived.

The fact Kerry voted against this, will not be lost on area residents...