Okay people

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Even if you BELIEVE the poll everyone is panicking about is valid, does anyone seriously believe that Bush wasn't going to get a benefit from his convention, particularly given the way the media was all too glad to help sweep things like the purple heart mockers and the Zell-thing under the carpet?
We still have two whole months to go and even if you believe (as I do) that the Kerry campaign was caught flat-footed on the Swift Boat Liars fiasco, they know what they're dealing with now. Two months is an eternity in politics, Kerry has lots of money and there is a LOT of stuff to throw at Bush. The question is the most effective way to do it. I think there are a lot of smart people who will be working overtime now to find a way to do just that. Am I sticking my head in the sand? Absolutely not. The possibility that Bush could win this thing either legitimately or illegitimately has always been very good. But panicking the day after the Republican convention is a bit premature. By all means, understand that I share your concerns... I've been less than happy with the Kerry campaign at times (clue: look at my avatar) but there's just no reason to panic yet.