That's true, but remember, the hardcore Yellow Dog Dems will vote for anything with a (D) next to its name on a ballot, but they're only a certain percentage of the electorate, just like hardcore Republicans that will always go for the (R). However, modern U.S. elections are about the middle ground, the undecideds. For Clinton it was the soccer moms who didn't have to worry about national security because in the 90s it was "The End of History."
However, in '04 its the NASCAR dads (and their misses) who are worried about terrorism, tax increases, and being able to save for retirement and may want some personal control over the Social Security tax taken out of their paychecks, plus they're sick and tired of traditional values being trampled, . All of these issues favor the president over Kerry or the Ambulance-Chasing Empty Suit from North Carolina. A scandal like this may very well keep a statistically-significant portion of voters from pulling the (D) handle, as they don't want another four years of having to explain embarrassing subjects in the news to their children. Clinton fatigue lingers...today could be a very important day regarding the outcome of this election and the way America is involved with the world for the next four years or more! Happy Freeping!
Let's say "anything that had a pulse and was even vaguely mammalian".