Reply #22: Slow and steady will win the race. He's making gains everyday.

[Old and In the Way]

I think other posters have explained it, but I'll throw out another idea.

Kerry probably has thought about the state of the country when he wins in November. He will inherit a bankrupt treasury, an unpopular war, and our international reputation in the crapper. Sure, he could be clubbing Bush without mercy, but he'll end up with a divided country...a sure recipe, particularly if the Republicans retain legislative control, to stalemate change.

Kerry seems to be playing up his positives and letting Bush maximize his negatives. Kerry may end up with the mandate he wants and that will help drive drive in the Congressional agenda. But if he was to go negative and squeek in, we'd be at war with Republicans for the next 4 years.