Kerry told to fight 'Bush bounce'

[StlMo]

Kerry told to fight "Bush bounce"


Senior Democrats are calling on John Kerry to reinvigorate his campaign, or risk losing the US election to President George Bush.

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A rise in the opinion polls was expected after the high profile of the Republican Party's meeting in New York.

Democratic Party chief Terry McAuliffe told reporters: "After a week of relentless negativity, we will be fighting back using Bush's own record on the economy, jobs and health care."

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But our correspondent says the picture in key "battleground" states is still much closer.

Reports quoting Democrat sources said Mr Kerry had a long telephone conversation with former President Bill Clinton on Saturday night, in which Mr Clinton reinforced that a strong campaign message could be hammered out of Mr Bush's record on jobs, Iraq and other issues.

Aides said the two decided to talk at length when Mr Kerry called Mr Clinton on Friday to wish him well before heart surgery.

The conversation came as Mr Kerry moved John Sasso, a long-time adviser who once ran the presidential campaign for Michael Dukakis, from the Democratic National Committee to a top spot inside his own campaign.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3630480.stm

[tibbir]

1. I feel hopeful to see that he's realigning his staff.

With Carville and Begala and the others he can become much more energized and on top of things.

[StlMo]

2. Carville and Begala

I can't fathom Carville's taste in women, but he certainly knows how to run a campaign.

So does Begala.

[slor]

3. Can you fight...

that which does not exist?

[StlMo]

4. Valid question. The Time and Newsweek polls seem extremely inaccurate.

Edited for editing!

Yet, regardless of where the numbers really are, Kerry should hit Bush and hit him hard.

All Americans need to see the reality of Bush's colossal failures.