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I think Bush and Co. have been playing this just fine to date. But I think Bush could both demoralize Kerry supporters and bolster his own cred by coming out tomorrow and simply stating the following (in addition to his usual stump speech):

My opponent has been indicating throughout this campaign that he would be a President who governs by what the NY Times and CBS report. He holds up newspapers, and makes wild accusations for political gain, despite not knowing the facts and despite knowing that his words would have a negative impact on some of our troops - the few who might have given him their support. I once again call on Democrats and Republicans alike to vote for me on Nov. 2 - the stakes are too high and this country cannot afford to make a mistake.

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I think this would set Bush up very well to not only peel off more and more votes from democrats, it will also serve the very useful purpose of damaging the credibility of the Slimes and SeeBS.

I've said it before, and say it again. Despite all the talk about voter registrations, voter drives, the country being divided, Bush hating, blah blah blah - on Nov. 2 apathy is gonna kill Kerry. Although if he keeps his current act up, he might just ensure a Mondale-like total meltdown.