Some sad thoughts re: this topic. We may well be the choir when it comes to the hopeful departure of Bush from our scene. However, while having lunch with some people today our discussion evolved to the Democratic Pres. candidates.   We asked the waitress---and then some other people at random---the names of some of them. They never even heard of Kerry---and the others were in that same category.   

So--sadly---our unnoficial poll makes me think that TV ads will influence the general public just like they buy products from ads.   I hope I am wrong---but I am reminded of a book of many years ago written by an early TV exec. wherein he used the term "...The Great Unwashed" for the viewers who lap up everything the boob tube can offer.

ONe cute story though---one of the respondents to my comment ---don't you think that ,physically at least, Kerry looks Linolnesque replied---"...what the hell are you talking about anyway?"   I doubt he even knew who I was talking about.

Bill Hahn