[mwl1]

I completely share your concern about the economic landscape. If the recovery is not in place by early 2004, all bets for Bush's re-election are off. However, I do believe a full-fledged recovery will be in place. In fact, it was in place in 1992, it just came about one quarter too late.

[July 4th]

Two notes:

What the hell is wrong with CNN's camera? They've lengthened his face, making it appear thinner.

Second, I've never heard an elected politician use so many "ummms" and "uhhhs."