"Earlier this month, Kerry started running ads in those states, as well as in Colorado and Louisiana, all but forcing Bush to broadcast commercials in the two GOP-leaning states to keep the Democrat from making inroads."
And
"in Louisiana, where Bush no longer is running ads."
The strategerie seems to be working.........Kerry is spending campaign cash "targeted to blacks and hispanics" Rove is making him spend cash to get votes he already has in his back pocket, although the hispanic vote is possibly splittable to a large degree based on how conservative catholics vote......................