[familyofman]

"What say you, or what have you said, about the AWOL issue?"

Old news - move on. Concentrate on the current, and future, issues. Even the "decorated veteren" spiel doesn't really cut it with a lot of people (in my most humble opinion). There are alot of more important issues to be considered; economy, WOT, Iraq, Medicare (soon to be bankrupt)...

[An.American.Expatriate]

Credibility is THE most important issue. Kerry's past actions are an indicator of his future actions, and thus, his past lack of credibility indicates a future lack of the same. Without his past, there is no basis on which to judge him.

[doug from upland]

You protesteth too much. Are you somehow afraid of this information?

[unsycophant]

This issue was spun today to portray Kerry as an antiwar activist-victim of the FBI, who was persecuted by the government back in the 1970s.

Several articles were published (plus radio commentary), comparing Bush to Nixon, and citing how Kerry does not advocate government intrusion. Given the chance, he would change it. (Riiiight.) Kerry's going after President Bush regarding the WOT policies--and Iraq. Kerry knows where the votes are and he is playing to that crowd.

THAT is the story here-not a 33-year old murder conspiracy that the FBI says Kerry had no part in.

You're right about addressing issues that pertain to people today. That will attract interest-and potential votes for our side.