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.
http://www.trentonrevolution.com/a_real_soldier.html
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New Opinion Piece - Kerry War RecordThere are a great many people who will vote for Bush...but they are afraid to admit it.
The people that will vote against Bush are very loud, and will let you know they are going to vote against him. In fact, they will get mad at you if you don't agree with them.
The conservative Democrats that will vote for Bush will remain silent....and there are a lot of them.