Reply #5: Why before the convention and not closer to the elections?

[Virginian]

Wasn't the convention supposed to bring its own bounce which would be fading before the election? This would be the ultimate bounce. The timing would be close enough to the election so the forgetful sheeple would still be singing praises to Bush.

Spreading the word that Kerry would ban the bible is supposed to help shore up the base.
Capturing Osama would be the coup to gather the swing voters on his side. It would reinforce their message that Bush would keep us safer.