I recently had a conversation with a very apolitical individual who works for the government on the county level:
Shock #1: She received a Kerry campaign postcard requesting cash. She ripped it up said she wouldn't send a penny and wouldn't vote for him after watching his speech.
Shock #2: The people she works with AFSCME (supported Dean) members all said, although they don't like him overall (domestic policies, I guess) they will be voting for Bush based upon his leadership qualities on the war on terror 9/11.
My teeth nearly fell out of my mouth. I have been to political dinners with these people, it's not easy being the token elephant in a room full of jackasses, but if that's thinking on the grassroots level. It's not a good sign for kerry.
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