So, attack Kerry's record in Congress. Nobody is preventing that sort of attack. The media isn't carrying water for the Swifties.
Bush and the Republican party are playing this just fine. They are leting the Swifties speak, which is showing respect for decorated veterans. They aren't expressing support, agreement, etc. -- they are neutral observers on that point.
The media may not be carrying water for the Swifties at this time, it is true. But wait until that book soaks in with the public. It was just released this past Wednesday. Understand more than 200,000 copies were pre-sold. Heck, l'm still waiting for mine to be delivered by amazon. Should have gone to the bookstore.