We see how well Bush handled several months of vicious media abuse; let's see how well Kerry can handle a little abuse.
In 2000, Gov Bush reimbursed the State of Texas for every day he wasn't at his post as governor. In 1996, Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole resigned from the Senate to run for President.
We've already seen it.
First, Kerry announces "Bring it on!" Then, when the Bush team brings it on, Kerry runs to McAuliffe to get the DNC to keep the "attack dogs" away.
-PJ