Reply #3: I think it will energize "the base", but that won't be enough [View All]

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The left and the moderates are already rallying against W. Flashing pictures of Raygun on the TV won't help the repukes -- the leftists will be repulsed and further energized to vote against GOP/W, and the moderates will see it as a shameless abuse of Raygun's image. It could well cause voters who'd planned to abstain on the presidential ballot to turn out a vote against shrub.

I think the net effect will be small.