Thursday, February 12, 2004

Power vs people.. Posted here Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 10:52:04 AM     Campaign labguage.. The gap between Mr. Ickes and Mr. Shrum reopens a rift among Democratic strategists that was exposed during Al Gore’s campaign four years ago. Departing from Mr. Clinton’s "third way" centrism, Mr. Gore—on Mr. Shrum’s advice—defined his campaign against George W. Bush in stark terms: "They’re for the powerful," he told the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. "We’re for the people." Since most people think they have some power, this probably doesn't work. ********

Bush playing in the press. Posted here Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 6:39:07 AM     The political analysis - one can almost call it that - is so much advanced from previous elections. Good sign. Here is a texas column on Bush http://www.fwweekly.com/issues/2004-02-11/thought.html "In short, the next time you get worried that we simply aren't doing enough to prevent another terrorist attack or fix the economy, disregard the "windshield cowboy's" twangy tough talk and remember the disturbing realities being perpetrated by the guy who's really in charge." ********