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				 OT : Another poll to break Harry's (if he has one) heart
			 
			 
			
		
		
		
			
			In article , 
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 On Wed, 07 Jan 2004 13:12:55 +0000, NOYB wrote: 
 
 
  Bush 41 was vulnerable on the economy...the upturn had started, but much 
  too late to win the election.  Bush 43 has a rapidly growing economy. 
  There aren't any issues where he's really weak. 
 
 Don't kid yourself.  It will take a campaign to determine what the issues 
 are.  Potentially I can see Bush's credibility being an issue (those pesky 
 WMDs have yet to appear), Iraq (the plan appears to be cut & run by July 
 but if soldiers are still dying?), unforeseen events that may not show us 
 to be safer under this President, and the economy (this spurt may not have 
 legs). 
 
 I also have this theory that has been developing since Nixon.  I suspect 
 voter apathy is not apathy at all, but a deep seated disgust with all 
 things Washington.  Since Nixon, the candidate that was, or at least 
 portrayed himself to be, farther outside the beltway, has won.  Dean 
 appears to be tapping into this, and also appears stubborn enough not to 
 moderate himself.  If he continues, as he is doing now, I suspect Bush has 
 a fight on his hands. 
 
Couldn't agree more.  Dean, if he wins the nomination, will take the 
fight to Bush.  There'll be no waiting around for subtle engagement. 
Dean has that straight-talk gene that so many people admire in Bush, but 
has an agenda and plan that likely fits with most American's concerns. 
 
Dean may be the perfect antidote for Bush's tough talking rhetoric. 
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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