>oceanview wrote "My criticism of him still stands - for months, starting during the spring, he allowed the Dems to run alot of hateful 527 ads in the swing states, and did not rebut them. this election didn't need to be this close, it could have been a 5-7% popular vote win, rather then 3%."
I really think that this might have been part of Roves strategy. This constant Bush bashing worked against the Dems and I think fostered a real anger among not only Christian conservatives but also good Americans. In my opinion, this anger is what motivated many people to get out and vote. I have only praise, respect and a profound sense of gratitude towards Karl Rove.
too close for comfort to play rope-a-dope if you ask me. if we had lost Ohio, Kerry would have won.