We could not be in a BETTER position for victory.

[Proud2BAmurkin]

Kerry is at his best when he's perceived as the underdog. He fights harder and supporters stay hungrier.

AWOL is at his WORST when he thinks he's going to win. He repulses voters when they perceive him as the arrogant screeching buffoon he is. The idea of being the overdog alone adds to the perception.

Either candidate would benefit from being a few points behind at this stage of the game. Being the frontrunner means more scrutiny, people asking themselves are they SURE they want that person in office. Also people get sick of the frontrunner, especially if he's the incumbent and the alternative is acceptable.

[Mojambo]

1. Yep

The prospect of 4 more Bush years is the best advertisement for Kerry 4 President.

And it's free.

It scares leaning Kerry voters into solid Kerry voters. Fast.

[WMliberal]

2. i dunno. i'd prefer kerry/bush looking like obama/keyes

but i still think we're gonna win handily

[Lexingtonian]

3. also

Bush is going to try to keep government working until his defeat becomes clear. The bustout gets delayed until November 3 that way.