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Then there's Vietnam. In the primaries many of those Democratic voter-pundits figured Kerry's heroic service would reassure general-election voters that he was tough enough to lead the country after 9/11. But at best, Vietnam has proved a wash. After weeks of G.O.P.-orchestrated attacks on Kerry's war record, the Los Angeles Times in late August asked registered voters how his Vietnam service affected their vote. Twenty-three percent said it made them more likely to support Kerry, 21% said it made them less likely, and 53% said it had no effect...
Finally, Hart asked what advice they would whisper in the next President's ear. "My opinion doesn't have to count," said John Kenny, a Bush voter. It took a second before I realized that Kenny was delivering a revolutionary message, undermining the very purpose of the focus group: Don't listen to me! The next President, he said, has to "stand up on his own and do what he thinks is right...
While the national polls show a close race, with Kerry and Bush only a couple points from each other, there are other signs that reveal John Kerry’s tremendous support. Recent news articles have highlighted the amazing Democratic voter registration drives that have occurred in swing states, and major absentee voting pushes have ensured thousands of mail-in votes for Kerry in crucial states. Americans are sick and tired of a president with no answers, only excuses. From first time political volunteers to new voters, John Kerry is riding a new wave of political activism in America...
...distance between his positions on a given issue, and the frequency of his drastic alterations, should be serious causes for concern among two different groups for two different reasons. Kerry supporters should be worried about the election. When a race is close and comes down to undecideds and voter turnout among the base, a candidate with Kerry’s scattered record should beware. When undecideds consider the candidates a toss-up on the issues, they often decide based on who they like, trust and know. Kerry has trouble in all three areas. He will also have trouble motivating...
...years ago, the close of the elections was delayed by more than two days following problems with the council’s voter authentication system...