[T. Buzzard Trueblood]

Iowa - a blue state that they‘re committing both candidates to on the same day?

Kerry's strategy is too talk and act optimistic and confident, but certain things they do seem to smack of desperation. The Mary Cheney incident is another good example.

[gop_gene]

If W were losing in electoral vote abundant OH and FL, common sense would dictate that he and Cheyney would be practically living there. Why would they go to places like OR today, and NJ next week? Kind of strange strategy if you ask me. Go to states where you should have a slim chance of winning, but not in those where you won the last time around and have to hold onto?

So far their itinerary doesn't look desperate like it did with Bob Dole in '96, who, if I'm recalling correctly, late in the game was campaigning in Texas--Texas!--because his lead was narrowing there.

[gop_gene]

Kerry's strategy is too talk and act optimistic and confident, but certain things they do seem to smack of desperation. The Mary Cheney incident is another good example.

But the Faith Healer Edwards whopper makes that pale in comparison.

[Mr. Silverback]

The Mary Cheney incident is another good example.

They took the Mary Cheney shot for one reason: To stop evangelicals from coming out. It won't work, but it shows they're scared.

Even if we assume that Kerry won the debates (he didn't) that doesn't fix his broken campaign, and I've seen no evidence that he's fixed those problems. Plus, don't forget that Hillary and Bill are on our side this time out...