Reply #6: The difference today is better communication.

[David Briggs]

The Republicans have really gotten their act together to spin bad news. Talk radio, the christian community, and the blogosphere are able to keep spirits up. Back in the day, you were pretty much toast if the three major networks turned against you, because of the greater influence they had over public opinion.

I must say, however, that it has become noticeably unfashionable to support Bush. Thank goodness for the continuing influence of comedy writers.