True, but do you remember August 2002? Bush was bashed continually on Iraq. (He had floated a trial balloon about invading Iraq). He took a vacation in Crawford. His ratings dropped. FReepers were having hysterics.
Come Sept: He got a UN resolution on Iraq. He got Congressional authorization on Iraq. His ratings soared. Republicans got a surprise election result in 2002.
I predict Pres. Bush to be more active in Aug 2004, but still to take a vacation. He will come out swinging in Sept 2004, pour it on in October with forceful speeches and stunning debate victories and then win by 5-10% in the national election. EV's will be 300-350.
Timing is everything. You must present your message when people are listening. They aren't listening in the summer. They will listen in October, before the election.
Timing is everything. You must present your message when people are listening. They aren't listening in the summer. They will listen in October, before the election.
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This is so important! The Bush team have objectives, plans, timelines, etc. The Dems get blindsided over and over again, by refusing to recognize this.
I was with staunch Bush supporters today, who had no idea who Joe Wilson was. They know they prefer W, and they do not need to have every assault on his character or performance rebutted in the nightly news. I think they represent a lot of voters this fall.
I hope you're right. But as long as he has Karl Rove whispering in his ear, I take nothing for granted.