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Swift Boat ads moving undecided voters to Bush
The Corner (NRO) ^ | 2004-08-11 | Tony Fabrizio

Posted on 08/11/2004 12:10:12 PM PDT by veronica

Fabrizio, McLaughlin & Associates (FMA), a Republican polling and strategic consulting firm based in Alexandria, VA, has just completed their second likely voter survey with interviews conducted ONLY in the 19 battleground states.

The battleground states are defined as those in which the Bush and Kerry campaigns have been focusing their paid media efforts throughout the campaign.

Nearly 6 in 10 likely voters claim that they that they recently saw, read or heard something about the TV ad “Swift Boat Veterans for Truth” released and began airing in several key battleground states questioning the truthfulness of Senator Kerry’s Vietnam War record.

Among those who claimed to have seen, read or heard something about the ad, a majority overall and among undecided voters said it would not impact their vote either way.

However to the extent it did impact voting intentions, it was a negative for Sen. Kerry by as much as nearly a 3 to 1 margin.

“Make no mistake -- controversy surrounding potential “dirty laundry” still sells in American politics and this is a sterling example of it. But most surprising is that despite Sen. McCain’s swift and very public repudiation of this ad and the lingering questions on the veracity of the charges, it still ends up being a net negative for Kerry – especially among crucial undecided voters.

In a close race where every little bit counts, Kerry can’t afford to sustain too many minor hits like this.” said Tony Fabrizio, who served as chief pollster for Bob Dole’s ’96 Presidential campaign.


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: ads; gwb2004; kerry; swiftboatveterans; swiftvetsdotcom; undecidedvote; unfit; unfitforcommand; wintersoldierdotcom
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To: veronica
The doctor who treated Kerry for his first boo boo is on with Hannity now. The man is credible and then some.

Sean is actually allowing the man to speak.

41 posted on 08/11/2004 12:46:45 PM PDT by OldFriend (WAR IS THE REMEDY OUR ENEMIES HAVE CHOSEN)
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To: backhoe

As soon as this falls off a tad it will be time for the POW/MIA families to hit him.


42 posted on 08/11/2004 12:46:49 PM PDT by GailA ( hanoi john, I'm for the death penalty for terrorist, before I impose a moratorium on it.)
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To: TomServo

Some of the story may not make clear sense to the average person, but they can understand that Nixon was NOT president when Kerry had that searing memory of being in Cambodia.


43 posted on 08/11/2004 12:48:13 PM PDT by OldFriend (WAR IS THE REMEDY OUR ENEMIES HAVE CHOSEN)
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To: GailA
As soon as this falls off a tad it will be time for the POW/MIA families to hit him.

God help me, I had forgotten about them- you are right, that will open another unhealed wound. Kerry and his camp were utter fools to make this upcoming election a referendum on the Vietnam War, considering their role in it.

44 posted on 08/11/2004 12:53:44 PM PDT by backhoe (Kerry--- "The Franchurian Candidate")
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To: G.Mason

So much for that "searing memory", eh?


45 posted on 08/11/2004 12:55:16 PM PDT by Sister_T (Democrats AND The Partisan Press are the REAL enemies to freedom in the world!)
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To: thchronic

"I just donated $50.00 for the third time. "

I just did the second time but will most likely catch up to you yet.


46 posted on 08/11/2004 12:55:32 PM PDT by PeterPrinciple
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To: OldFriend
"Sean is actually allowing the man to speak."

THAT I find hard to believe.

47 posted on 08/11/2004 1:01:31 PM PDT by veronica (http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnkerry.com/ - read the truth about John Kerry!)
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To: Steel and Fire and Stone
"His post-war anti-American activities were that of a free American. I disagree with them, but they do not disqualify him for high office. Absent direct evidence of collaboration with enemy agents, his war protests were legal and Constitutional."

Kerry is absolutely not qualified to be President because he trashed the troops when they were still fighting the war in Vietnam. His actions were demoralizing for the fighting troops and it provided aid and comfort for the enemy. You know that there is picture of John Kerry in the "Vietnam War Museum" as an attribute for his anti-war actions that they considered helpful for them.

48 posted on 08/11/2004 1:02:25 PM PDT by jveritas
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To: Sister_T
"So much for that "searing memory", eh?"

LOL

Liars have a hard time keeping track of the lies they tell. That's why many don't trust a person who doesn't drink.

Can you imagine how screwed up Kerry would get under the influence of a few beers, or glasses of whine? ;)

49 posted on 08/11/2004 1:03:34 PM PDT by G.Mason (A war mongering, red white and blue, military industrial complex, Al Qaeda incinerating American.)
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To: KarlH

"Apackolies Now"


50 posted on 08/11/2004 1:06:05 PM PDT by Free Trapper (ALF & ELF - Future Bog People)
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To: backhoe
Senator covered up evidence of P.O.W.'s left behind When John Kerry's Courage Went M.I.A. by Sydney H. Schanberg February 24th, 2004 1:00 PM

This is in the LEFT WING Village Voice

51 posted on 08/11/2004 1:06:58 PM PDT by GailA ( hanoi john, I'm for the death penalty for terrorist, before I impose a moratorium on it.)
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To: veronica
Nearly 6 in 10 likely voters claim that they that they recently saw, read or heard something about the TV ad "Swift Boat Veterans for Truth" released and began airing in several key battleground states questioning the truthfulness of Senator Kerry's Vietnam War record.

Not bad for a story that is being actively supressed.

52 posted on 08/11/2004 1:07:53 PM PDT by Cboldt
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To: veronica

I hope our side does not go overboard with the bashing( even if it is truth telling ) and create a backlash effect and drive voters away from Bush.


53 posted on 08/11/2004 1:08:11 PM PDT by devane617
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To: veronica

Perhaps Springsteen and the Useful Idiots Tour can turn this around for Kerry. ;'


54 posted on 08/11/2004 1:09:16 PM PDT by Rocko (John Kerry: "Standard bearer for the unbearable.")
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To: petitfour
The swift boat ad is full of lies. Thirteen men who never served with John Kerry lie about knowing him and viciously attack his record. It is a new low for the Republicans.

What BS!! I guess it all depends on what the meaning of "with" is. If it means under his command, then this statement might be true. But these guys served in the boats that accompanied John Kerry, so that does mean "with" in my book.

The other thing is, are all these guys registered Republicans? I didn't think they were. I thought some of them were Democrats, and still don't want John Kerry to be president.

55 posted on 08/11/2004 1:10:10 PM PDT by Ohioan from Florida (The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.- Edmund Burke)
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To: veronica

When the segment was over and had gone long, Sean admitted that he had been on IM during the interview. That explains why we got the benefit of the Doctor's evidence against Kerry.


56 posted on 08/11/2004 1:11:58 PM PDT by OldFriend (WAR IS THE REMEDY OUR ENEMIES HAVE CHOSEN)
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To: GailA

Copied & saved- thanks!


57 posted on 08/11/2004 1:12:47 PM PDT by backhoe (1990's? Decade of Frauds. 2000's? Decade of Lunatics...)
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To: thchronic
Certainly worth a bump:

I just donated $50.00 for the third time.

DONATE HERE!

Contributions can also be sent to:

Swift Boat Veterans for Truth
c/o Weymouth Symmes, Treasurer
PO Box 26184
Alexandria, VA 22313

58 posted on 08/11/2004 1:13:42 PM PDT by Puddleglum (BUSH=AMERICA FIRST; KERRY=ASK FRANCE FIRST)
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To: veronica

 

Today's Matt Davies cartoon

59 posted on 08/11/2004 1:20:46 PM PDT by Radix (I would like to thank everyone here for playing this home version of Free Republic.)
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To: veronica
Hey, it's not like it is PILING ON

This is an open invitation to ALL FReepers, veteran or not, Vietnam era or not. Please join us on September 12th as we tell the world that John Kerry was a liar and traitor then, just as he is a liar and traitor now

KERRY LIED . . . while good men died

A gathering of Vietnam veterans from across America

Where: Upper Senate Park, Washington, D.C. It is easy to get to, shady and pretty, with a great view of the Capitol dome in back of the speaker's platform. THIS IS A NEW LOCATION AS OF 7/17/04

When: Sunday, Sept 12, 2004 2:00-4:00 PM (EDT)

Why: To tell the truth about Vietnam veterans. To counter the lies told about Vietnam veterans by John Kerry

All Vietnam veterans and their families and supporters are asked to attend. Other veterans are invited as honored guests.

Link to Printable Flier

If you are in DC on the 11th, look for the National March Against Terror.

Link to NMAT Website

In God We Trust…..Semper Fi!

60 posted on 08/11/2004 1:23:29 PM PDT by North Coast Conservative (Never Take a Gun to a Gunfight That Is Less Than .40 Cal)
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