Please let me know if my thinking is off here, but don't reminders of how dangerous terrorists are, or that we have enemies out there help Bush?
It seems like if terrorism is on the front, folks are oging to go with the guy who wants to go after the enemy.
The real-world implications of the tape are disturbing enough as it is. From a political standpoint, airing this tape would be devastating for Kerry. Anything that reminds voters of the threat posed by terrorists generates votes for Bush, especially among "security moms." Kerry is already having huge problems with the gender gap. He hasn't secured the female voters he needs to be in a strong position on November 2.