Reply #8: Sounds good, but I disagree

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The majority of voters want a campaign based on the issues and concerns that most affect them. Negative attacks tend to turn off voters and could discourage them fromthe polls. Also, the attacker normally takes on more negatives than positives and turns as many or more away from their campaign than they would attract.

Clinton also refused to be distracted. Remember, 'It's the economy, (stupid).

"Clinton's advice, which has been passed on to Kerry through intermediaries: Don't get diverted by what's in the news media each day; just set your plan and stick to it."
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/politics/bulletin/archive/bull040729n.htm