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Bush/Cheney Lead Kerry/Edwards 54 to 43 Percent; in a Three-Way Trial Heat,
Bush/Cheney Receive 13-Point Margin Bounce

Bush Approval Rating Rises to 52 Percent; First Time Above 50 Since January;
Majority (53%) Wants to See Him Re-Elected-Highest Since May 2003


As to the presidential candidates' military service, though 75 percent of registered voters say what they've seen or heard about Bush's military service will not have much effect on their vote, and 62 percent say the same about Kerry's military service in Vietnam, 75 percent of registered voters have seen or heard about the recent TV Ads sponsored by a veterans' group questioning Kerry's military record. And (only!) 21 percent say those ads are generally accurate.
Thirty-nine percent say they are misleading or distorted. Only 25 percent are not aware of those ads.

Twenty-seven percent of registered voters think the
Bush/Cheney campaign is behind the ads, while 38 percent think they were produced independently. (However, 26 percent of military households who have seen or heard about John Kerry's military record say they are less likely to
vote for him).



It is my humble opinion, as previously stated, that the SwiftVets need to establish, with official documentation, that there is a direct and irrefutable link between John Kerry and his misdeeds in Vietnam. Something with is fingerprints all over it.


Not something that will take a voter 45 minutes of study to go, "EURIKA!" either. Something that the media will HAVE to take a hard look at.

Something that will erect the tombstone.
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"I served admirably in Vietnam" John Kerry
"Yes, I committed atrocities in Vietnam" John Kerry

[ashter]

I think the focus should be on his actions [u]after[/u] his vietnam tour. There's plenty of released official documents available to the public to use against Kerry.

I work with a Vietnam Vet and showed him the "New Soldier" and he immediately sent it to all his buddies. He knew about Jane Fonda, but had no idea of John Kerry's involvement at that time.

The focus should be on how Kerry is unfit to lead this nation based on the fact that he worked with the enemy to sell out the troops, while he was still in the military.

[openfish24]

I think proceeding with making sure the public is aware of exactly what Kerry did after he got out of the service is the way to proceed at this point. After the public sees what Kerry did and starts to have more faith in the swifties I would then revisit his vietnam history if it is still needed. I think it is important at this point to try and get the public to see the new Benedict Arnold (aka John Kerry). His treasonous actions have gone unpunished for too long. And, I think in large part encouraged those like him to emulate those acts in the present day.

Pete Bartow
USMC 75-80

[producehawk]

I agree, some of the medal stuff, while daming, has enough wiggle room for the media to ignore it. However, the Paris meetings, New soldier book and his testomony are hard core facts they can't ignore.

[openfish24]

I think proceeding with making sure the public is aware of exactly what Kerry did after he got out of the service is the way to proceed at this point. After the public sees what Kerry did and starts to have more faith in the swifties I would then revisit his vietnam history if it is still needed. I think it is important at this point to try and get the public to see the new Benedict Arnold (aka John Kerry). His treasonous actions have gone unpunished for too long. And, I think in large part encouraged those like him to emulate those acts in the present day.

Pete Bartow
USMC 75-80

[openfish24]

I think proceeding with making sure the public is aware of exactly what Kerry did after he got out of the service is the way to proceed at this point. After the public sees what Kerry did and starts to have more faith in the swifties I would then revisit his vietnam history if it is still needed. I think it is important at this point to try and get the public to see the new Benedict Arnold (aka John Kerry). His treasonous actions have gone unpunished for too long. And, I think in large part encouraged those like him to emulate those acts in the present day.

Pete Bartow
USMC 75-80

[Mooncusser]

I agree.

The medals reveal a character flaw and can be argued.

Treason is Treason...documented.
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MACV '64...65
Thu Thua, Long An

I actually won the election before I lost it.

"It is a good day to fight! It is a good day to die! Strong hearts, brave hearts to the front! Weak hearts and cowards to the rear!" (Crazy Horse)

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[jimbob]

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[FireDog53]

The conduct of Kerry in Viet Nam will remain but to start hitting Kerry with his actions upon his return and his disdain not only for the Viet Nam vets but the country itself will be eyeopening. His remarks about veterans orgnizations and his own book, especially the cover can be much more damaging to his campaign (you don't pi$$ of that many Marines and get away with it.. Hit him where the PROOF is the strongest and unrefuteable.
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Viet Nam vet and PROUD!

[W.P. Wily]

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