[Theodore R.]

The 37 percent in 1992 was GHWB's popular vote percent, not Clinton's. Remember Wilson, Nixon, and Clinton all initially got elected with 42-43 percent. I am afraid that many Republicans will falsely expect "scandals" to un-do Kerry. Many people want "change," and Kerry is their vehicle, rightly or wrongly. Bush has alienated many conservatives who threaten to sit out the election, and he has not won over significant liberals with his many liberal initiative. These liberals despise all Republicans, and particularly Busah, for they genuinely believe that he and Jeb stole the 2000 election.

What would happen if John McCain switched parties next month and joined the Kerry ticket?

[dirtboy]

What would happen if John McCain switched parties next month and joined the Kerry ticket?

No way. McCain may be a nutbar, but he is more hawkish than Bush. He wouldn't run with a guy who is so anti-war and anti-American.

[shrinkermd]

"What would happen if John McCain switched parties next month and joined the Kerry ticket?

It would be a disaster; however, what if Dean runs as a Green Party Candidate and Nader runs as an independent?

You are right about Clinton getting 42% but, that was 42% of the 50% who voted or a paltry 20% of eligible adults. No sex scandal will terminate Kerry in a general election but the fact that some of the RATS brought it up suggests the base isn't altogether happy with him either.