Blogcritics: Comments on Bad news for the Dems.

Comment by Pop Trot

Fri, 3 Sep 2004 12:48:00 EDT

"Going into the convention Bush was riding a small bounce, and between the convention and other news today, it is not a great time to be running for President as a Democrat" What other news? The news of Zell Miller's hate-filled speech overshadowing the entire RNC? The news that the employment level is 1.7 million below what Bush projected last February based on the new numbers? The news that first-time applications for unemployment benefits rose by 19,000 to 362,000 in the week ended Aug. 28 from 343,000 the week before? Hey Tom, maybe you missed these other news items: "GM, Ford Plan Cuts in Production" (WSJ) "Waning Wal-Mart sales" (USNews) Tom, the Bush economy has grown at an average rate of only 2.5% per year. That is slower than Clinton and Reagan. That ain't spin. That's facts.

Comment by Mark Saleski

Fri, 3 Sep 2004 10:29:32 EDT

Spin that how you want. don't have to. it's "pre-spun". the unemployment number went down because the size of the labor force dropped.

Comment by Bob A. Booey

Fri, 3 Sep 2004 09:35:03 EDT

You're going to vote for Bush based on last night? Promise me you're joking. Take your time, observe the campaign, hear what they both have to say for a couple of months. Then make up your mind. Convention speeches (like State of the Unions) are nothing but promises, bromides, and big generalizations. They're not political reality -- I think any undecided voter should really do tons and tons of research on the issues they care about most and see where your candidate really stands, especially if you're in a swing state where your vote is crucial. I beg you not to jump into the Bush camp just yet, especially not before the debates where they'll talk about the issues more in depth. I think a big problem with this campaign is that both sides are trying so hard to orchestrate image and there's such a bizarre disconnect between words (Mission Accomplished!) and the reality they seek to impose upon and displace in our understanding of events that you have to be skeptical of both the promises and the attacks. That is all.

Comment by Tom

Fri, 3 Sep 2004 09:26:28 EDT

What would that impact be Dawn? Was it positive?

Comment by Dawn

Fri, 3 Sep 2004 09:25:03 EDT

Yes, Bush made an impact on this swing voter.