[kevinm13]

Excellent point. Don't let Kerry get away with using the word "but". Focus on the decisions that Kerry has had to make other than marrying rich, he really hasn't been held accountable for anything he has done. Look for Bush to focus on bills with Kerry's name and lazy record of not doing anything or showing up when expected. That would put him back on his heels.

[Morgan in Denver]

I agree with the original post, in keeping Kerry on the defensive. Kerry lost the second debate because he kept having to going back to explain something; and he took different positions in the same debate because he is not grounded, as in having character or the faith of his convictions.

I just figured Kerry would be mentally aware of his using the word BUT all the time, and that could possibly throw him off-stride. It would also alert viewers to the tactic so they could have a bit of fun counting the number of times Kerry said one thing AND the opposite within the same answer.

[Morgan in Denver]

By the way, I agree with you on Bush keeping the Kerry voting record in the forefront. It worked before.