Martin, you made a good point when you said our minds are not going to agree on this. Your points about his "flip flopping" were answered in my book - Kerry explained his voting which was consistent from the beginning until today. We are dealing with semantics and shades of gray - on both sides. Unfortunately, again, we each see and hear what we want and none of us will change our minds.   However, the undecided voters (and I don't think there are as many as the pundits believe) may have come away with an impression that appears to favor Kerry based on all reports.

I like you mention of car salesman. That is exactly what Bush reminds me of. If I were to shake his hand, I would count my fingers when he let go to make sure he returned them. His smirk and beady eyes really give off an image that reminds me of someone trying to sell me a junker. I don't agree that looks are a reason to vote for a candidate, but there is something about him and his father that make my skin crawl.