Reply #22: I wish I were as optimistic as some of my fellow cheeseheads

[WI_DEM]

but I've been sensing with the calls I've been making on behalf of the Democratic party that Kerry is not doing as well he should be especially in Western Wisconsin. This is not the first poll to show Kerry behind, he has been behind in other polls in this state, a few have had him up. But of all the blue states, this is the one I fear most switching to Bush. Bush has done a lot of campaigning here as well. Kerry will be in Madison on Wednesday. I think he will get a big turnout.

The bottom line is Kerry has got to start addressing in layman terms why he voted for the Iraqi resolution and what steps he would have taken differently than Bush has. And what his plan is for Iraq--if he is elected.

I think this is not only what Bush must do in Wisconsin but also nationally.

There will be another poll out in Wisconsin tomorrow--the Rasmussen tracking poll and hopefully it will show the state closer.

p.s.
there are alot of people who care more about how the Badgers and Packers are going to do this season than who the next president will be.