[Tamzee]

Adorable AP spinning for Kerry again...

The Bush re-election team spent more than $80 million during the spring trying to portray Kerry as a flip-flopper and a tax raiser.

AP fails to mention the left has spent almost twice as much as Bush in their ads undermining his credibility. March thru June, Bush spent 59 million on ads, Kerry spent 56 million, and soft money pro-Kerry 527 groups like Moveon spent 38 MILLION... almost matching Kerry's official campaign.

[Az. Mike]

President Bush's re-election team had better start getting more ads out, showing Kerry's voting record. I don't think it's sinking in to most Americans, so far. Hammer, hammer, hammer! (Where's Karen Hughes, when you need her?!)

[GeronL]

well duh!

[GeronL]

But when voters were asked which of the candidates makes them feel more optimistic about America, Bush had an edge. Half, 50 percent, chose Bush and 44 percent chose Kerry

How can 44% say Kerry is more optimistic?? He is nothing but negative.

[dandi]

"Nine in 10 voters view the president as wealthy while nearly as many, 85 percent, see Kerry as wealthy."

Sorry I can't source it, but I saw figures on T.V. last night that put Bush/Cheney's total net worth at $60 million, while Kerry/Edwards come in at $1.06 billion.

While both are certainly wealthy, shouldn't Bush/Cheney have reached above the billion-dollar mark with all their kickbacks from Haliburton, Big Oil, et al? (sarcasm)

[dawn53]

As Kerry prepares to introduce himself to the public

This man is getting the longest introduction in history!!! Hasn't he been introducint himself for the past 4 months, and yet they keep saying he needs more introduction, LOL!

[tdadams]

Both candidates are viewed as wealthy by nearly all voters, with slightly more seeing Bush as wealthy than Kerry.

This just goes to show you what "the man on the street" knows. John "it's my wife's money" Kerry has a net worth anywhere from $500 million to $3.5 billion. President Bush might have a net worth between $8 and $15 million.

[aardvark1]

Compared to John Kerry even I'm decisive...well, maybe...maybe not...nevermind.

[DustyMoment]

Voters are more likely to see Kerry as intelligent.

Avoid THESE people at ALL costs!!! They drink their own bathwater.

I recently had a conversation with my (alleged) ADHD nephew who will be turning 21 in time to vote this fall. Initially, he planned to vote for Kerry until his mother suggested that he listen to what Kerry actually says. A few days later, he reported to his mom that "Kerry is an idiot!"

What part of that are the "normal" Dem kool-aid drinkers unable to comprehend?

[tobyhill]

My boss is arrogant but I'm not going to quit or run out and tell HR. It's his personality. Bush is a type B which is stubborn, to the point, doesn't cave to pressure but makes the best leaders. Kerry's a type A, passive, people pleaser even against the majority (double talker) and is a follower.