{"id":1297,"date":"2004-02-03T14:09:24","date_gmt":"2004-02-03T21:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.struat.com\/election\/?p=1297"},"modified":"2004-02-03T14:09:24","modified_gmt":"2004-02-03T21:09:24","slug":"ready-to-take-on-george-bush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.struat.com\/election\/2004\/02\/03\/ready-to-take-on-george-bush\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready to Take on George Bush"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>“Well, we’ve got the nomination just about wrapped up.”
\n“That’s good.”<\/p>\n

“The former frontrunner challenged the media, and the media took him down. He just self-destructed, as we always suspecte he would.”
\n“That’s good.”<\/p>\n

“You’re ahead by a pretty wide margin of George Bush in the polls in a hypothetical matchup, and the Democratic primary voter has taken a deep breath at their wide anger and is now looking straight at ‘electibility’. And you’re the ‘it’ boy. Just make ‘electibility’ the issue in the next round of primaries and you’re there!”
\n“That’s good.”<\/p>\n

“George Bush is vulnerable on a host of issues: corporate malfeasance, intelligence brohahaus. This is doable.”
\n“That’s good.”<\/p>\n

“The Democratic Party hiearchy has revamped the primary schedule practically for your success. They’re so tired of losing that they wanted to get the insider the major mojo… and that’s you.”
\n“That’s good.”<\/p>\n

“You inspire confidence. Steady experience. Sure, you’re a bit boring, but the people want a steady hand at the wheel — just keep it moderate and you’ll be fine.”
\n“That’s good.”<\/p>\n

“You may have some trouble in the south, but your military record should help you out there. Why, a photo-op or two will go a long way!”
\n“That’s good.”<\/p>\n

“Next January, we’ll be calling you ‘President Dukakis.'”
\n“That’s good.”<\/p>\n

(What? You were expecting a new<\/i> punchline?)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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