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 Kerrys 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. McCains 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 cant afford to sustain too many minor hits like this. said Tony Fabrizio, who served as chief pollster for Bob Doles 96 Presidential campaign.
"But most surprising is that despite Sen. McCains 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."
My gut tells me that this is because people have a basic sense of unease about Kerry. There's something wrong with the man.
I am amazed that the Demos put forth such an unsuitable candidate - and then I think of Hillary.
I hope the vets survive the viciousness of the personal attacks sure to increase more and more.
I had heard this from a knowledgeable woman in Washington D.C.
We don't need any more whacky 1st Ladies. Mrs slick was enough for my life time.
My one fear is that we unleashed it too early. The Dims have a ton of time to collect hit material on the writers and vets, and to challenge the accuracy of the ad. This is the kind of thing we need to do in October, IMO.
Too bad for the Dems that Bush doesn't have a war record to criticize.
Worry not. What is coming has a LONG shelf life. I guarantee it. You will be amazed. Lots of people will.
No, just the opposite. Knock down his character now, create doubts as to his integrity... followed by the assualt on his Senate record in Sept-October.
No, just the opposite. Knock down his character now, create doubts as to his integrity... followed by the assualt on his Senate record in Sept-October.
What a tool. Gotta laugh at these idiots, whats good for the goose and all that. They laughed it up while Bush got hammered on his national guard records...in 2 election years...laughed it up at Michael Moore's propaganda piece, but when the truth comes out against them, they scurry like cockroaches. Serves em right, we haven't even begun to fight yet let alone throw the mud they've been throwing all year.
No service record has been cavity searched, and subsequently smeared, like George W. Bush.
What's your passive agressive point?
I hope you're right. Usually, I get bad feelings about these types of prognostications because they never pan out. But like I said, I really hope you're right.
You've just made sure that I'll stayed glued to my screen the next couple of days!
; )
ScaniaBoy
They are getting another check from me.......We need to make sure that every American sees their TV AD.
http://www.swiftvets.com and click on Keep This Ad on the Air
Contributions can also be sent to:
Swift Boat Veterans for Truth
c/o Weymouth Symmes, Treasurer
PO Box 26184
Alexandria, VA 22313
Actually, technically he is Chief Phillips, the captain of the boat the ferried Martin Sheen into Cambodia, of was is Laos?
They are getting another check from me.......We need to make sure that every American sees their TV AD.
http://www.swiftvets.com and click on Keep This Ad on the Air
Contributions can also be sent to:
Swift Boat Veterans for Truth
c/o Weymouth Symmes, Treasurer
PO Box 26184
Alexandria, VA 22313
LOL! You speaketh the truth!
There was a thread here today noting that people think Therayza is *different*.
I have spent my adult life making and selling things. I can tell you that when an average American calls something *different*, it is the kiss of death.
I was wondering when a poll would be taking
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