[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Bush seems to be going to the "little people". I don't mean that in a bad way. But he seems to be trying to connect with people that most politicians overlook or ignore.

This with the Amish and in the UP is actually a very smart move. He is saying to them, "You are America and you matter to me."

Big contrast between this and what the Kerry/Edwards ticket considers "the heart and soul of America"

[I-53]

This with the Amish and in the UP is actually a very smart move. He is saying to them, "You are America and you matter to me."

Big contrast between this and what the Kerry/Edwards ticket considers "the heart and soul of America."

Ooooh is that ever insightful! You are right on. What could be more anti-Whoopi than the wonderful yoopers way up north or the plain people on their midwestern farms?