Bush Ads Hit the Mark

The New York Post ^ | 3/17/04 | Dick Morris

[Zechariah11]

March 17, 2004 -- AT last George W. Bush is doing what he needs to do to win this election - run ads that explain John Kerry's liberalism to moderate swing voters.

And the Bush ads are very good. He focuses on three lines of attack: Kerry's advocacy of a "$900 billion tax increase," his support for weakening the Patriot Act and his commitment to awaiting United Nations approval before "defending America."

[TomEwall]

"#2) this one just came out today - Kerry's own response in "Face the Nation" - basically said it would be reckless and irresponsible for any senator to vote no on the 87 billion dollar bill (should his own amendment failed to pass, the amendment went down in flames and the cosponsor of that amendment - Joe Biden voted YEA in the 87 billion dollar bill, Kerry voted Nay)...so Kerry, just weeks before he voted Nay said it would be reckless and irresponsible to vote No on the 87 billion dollar bill"

What ad is this?

[Zechariah11]

Morris had a religious awakening of sorts in the late 90s. Hannity tried to get him to explain more about it on his show but he didn't wish to elaborate. He mentions his turnabout briefly in his latest book. But he's always been a moderate. Remember that he advised Clinton to sign welfare reform even though the liberals vehemently opposed it.

[Zechariah11]

I understand he was in the NY area when 9-11 happened. I also guess something out of his control threatened his life. Bush showed the courage to make him feel safe. He wants Bush to win.

Excellent post.

[BobS]

I agree. Morris is very good at political strategy because it is so similar to preparing a battlefield. He shouldn't handicap races he isn't involved in because he doesn't have enough information and it makes him look stupid. Is he still doing campaigns? Or is he living off the interest from the $ he squeezed out of Clinton?:)

[TomEwall]

Does any1 know what add is being referred to in post 11? (called #2)

[SpookBrat]

Thanks for your post to me. This has all been very fascinating to learn. I liked Morris for some strange reason and now I'm interested in reading his book. I appreciate your thoughts.

Blessings.