Bush’s moles dig for victory

The Sunday Times ^ | September 12, 2004 | Tony Allen-Mills

[MadIvan]

Kerry's tune is increasingly, "There may be trouble ahead..."

Face the music and dance, Johnie me lad.

Regards, Ivan

[MadIvan]

Ping!

[lilylangtree]

Good one. Thanks. Got some relatives (some Pubs and some dems) in WV that would be might interested in reading this.

[rushmom]

Regards to you Ivan.

[comebacknewt]

Overall, his post-convention “bounce” appears to have settled into an average five-point lead. Kerry is still ahead in enough other states to catch up should Bush stumble

This is pretty much on the mark. Maybe a point or two too low for W, but very close. I also agree with the political assessment.

If W has a major gaffe, or if one of the multitude of garbage scandals the RATs are throwing at Bush manages to stick, Fn will be right back in the race. Of course, no one can predict the impact of a terrorist strike either.

Barring these things, however, W is clearly in the driver's seat and is on track to pull out a solid electoral college win.

[BallyBill]

Wow,this guy actually puts his family ahead of his union and admits it publicly. It is a shame that this story is a real news story. I tip my hard hat to him.

[Right_in_Virginia]

BTTT

[Bushiefan]

We're smarter than we look in WV. GO Bush!!

[Shermy]

“Look at that steel mill over there,” said one of Casini’s supporters, pointing at the rusting hulk that towers over Main Street. “That’s what matters to Weirton, not garbage from the liberal media. It’s still open, thanks to Bush.”

"Free" traders deeply saddened...

[A. Pole]

By the time Bush was forced to lift the tariffs, the Weirton plant had been bought by a bigger producer and world demand for steel had soared.

Freetraders must be mad - they lost the opportunity to make profits on the steel imports!

[Jank]

All Freaking Right! Thanks Ivan! Good news!

[WVNan]

West Virginians are not too likely to go for someone who is willing to run from a fight. We have more people in the military per capita than any state, and are real big on revenge (remember the Hatfields & McCoys?).

[HiJinx]

Hey, Nan, how are ya!?!?

So, you think West By God Virginia is going to go solidly for President Bush this time around?

I certainly hope so...

[WVNan]

Hi-Jinx! Yep, I think WV will go for Bush. They like his no nonsense approach to the WOT, his faith and positions on moral issues, and guns, guns and guns.

[WVNan]

Hi-Jinx! Yep, I think WV will go for Bush. They like his no nonsense approach to the WOT, his faith and positions on moral issues, and guns, guns and guns.

[California Patriot]

These aren't the sorts of votes we can be proud of -- people who support Bush because of a damned tariff. But unfortunately, some people do "think" this way.

If bottom-feeding produces results ... hey, why not?

[dormee]

I love that there are Goths for Bush. My 15 year old daughter tried to tell me that there were Goths and Punks but I didn't believe her. Bless you!

[SunkenCiv]

Bush’s imposition of tariffs on imported steel saved the Weirton plant from closure. Although the decision outraged European exporters and briefly tested Bush’s relationship with Tony Blair, American steelmakers were spared competition for 20 crucial months.

Gee, I wonder how that will play in other towns which still rely on the steel industry... hmm... and are they in, oh, I dunno, say, Pennsylvania? :')

[comebacknewt]

And even some in Northeastern Ohio.

[WVNan]

Sorry bout that. My puter burped. Had to back out and re-enter.