Exactly, DWD. It is the point I have made time and again with the faceless Nader advocate. I understand all the pure intentions, but when it comes down to pragmatic execution of the strategy for winning an election, there are two important factors. Get out the base, and appeal to the middle. Especially in close elections. Cutting off the nose to spite the face is the alternative.

Kerry did a fine job. Bush did a passable job, but exposed his flaws. In the fullness of the campaign, Kerry will be seen as having prevailed in this one.

Mick